CLEARWATER, Fla. – A Senate Republican filed a bill on Friday proposing that the city of Clearwater pay over $17.4 million to a tourist who sustained life-altering injuries in 2019 after being struck by a sport-utility vehicle. Sen. Keith Truenow, R-Tavares, introduced the proposal (SB…
Read More Florida Republican Seeks $17.4 Million Compensation For Tourist Injured In Clearwater
VENICE, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested 21-year-old Micah Redding for attempted homicide following a shooting late Friday night in Venice. The incident occurred at approximately 11:11 p.m. near Fallow Road and E. Baffin Drive. Deputies responding to the scene discovered a…
Read More Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man For Attempted Homicide In Venice Shooting
Disability Rights Florida (DRF) has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), alleging the agency has failed to collect and report data on the use of the Baker Act. The Baker Act allows for the involuntary commitment of individuals with…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assured the public that her government is ready to handle an anticipated surge of deported Mexican nationals, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement a large-scale deportation initiative. Addressing the nation during a Thursday press conference, Sheinbaum emphasized that immigrants…
Read More Mexican President Prepares For Potential Wave Of Deportations Under Trump Admin
TAMPA, Fla. – Two Florida men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a tax fraud scheme that cheated the IRS out of millions of dollars. Jasen Harvey of Tampa received a 48-month sentence, and Christopher Johnson of Orlando received a 37-month…
Read More Two Florida Men Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – John Diaz-Colon has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for John Diaz-Colon, a missing/endangered 41-year-old. Diaz-Colon is 5’6″ and weighs around 135 lbs. he has black hair and…
Read More Pasco Sheriff: Missing Masaryktown Man Located Safe
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) is alerting residents to a locally acquired case of West Nile Virus. The county remains under a mosquito-borne illness alert, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito…
Read More West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Hillsborough County, Mosquito Alert Remains In Effect
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its annual organizational meeting today, reappointing Commissioner Ken Hagan as chair and selecting Commissioner Christine Miller as vice chair. Commissioner Gwen Myers will serve as the board chaplain. This marks Hagan’s eighth…
Read More Hillsborough County Commissioners Reappoint Ken Hagan As Chair, Maintain Board Assignments
An Indiana law prohibiting gender transition treatments for minors will remain in effect following a ruling Wednesday by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court’s 2-1 decision upholds the state’s authority to restrict these medical procedures without violating constitutional rights, marking a significant…
Read More Federal Appeals Court Upholds Indiana Law Banning Gender Transition Treatments For Minors
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against current and former officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), accusing them of conspiring to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who displayed support for President-elect Donald Trump. The legal action follows whistleblower reports that…
Read More Florida AG Sues FEMA For Alleged Discrimination Against Pro-Trump Hurricane Victims