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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the emergence of DeepSeek’s R1 model, calling it “an impressive model, particularly around what they’re able to deliver for the price.” Altman’s comments come after DeepSeek’s announcement of its cost-effective AI model sent…

Read More OpenAI CEO Responds To DeepSeek’s R1, Emphasizes “More Compute” For Future AI

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 32-year-old man from Mexico, Jose Horacio Santiago Aguirre, was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence after mistaking a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy for a friend. The incident occurred at approximately 9:13 p.m. near the intersection of…

Read More Mexican Man Arrested For DUI In Fort Meade After Mistaking Polk County Deputy For Friend

TAMPA, Fla. – Just 18 months after breaking ground, Casa Bel Mar, a new affordable housing development, is set to open its doors this week, offering high-quality housing to hundreds of Tampa’s low-income residents. The 100-unit complex, featuring one and two-bedroom apartments, is the result…

Read More Casa Bel Mar Opens Doors, Providing Affordable Housing To Tampa Residents

TAMPA, Fla. – Starting at 9 a.m. today, the southbound lane of North Armenia Avenue between West Braddock Street and West Leroy Street will be closed to traffic. The Tampa Water Department is returning to the area to complete a more permanent restoration following earlier…

Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On North Armenia Avenue For Road Restoration

Governor Ron DeSantis has sharply criticized Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature after their response to his call for a special session to address illegal immigration and support President Donald Trump’s deportation program. DeSantis accused lawmakers of watering down his proposals and failing to deliver the strong reforms…

Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Rips State Legislature Over Weakened Immigration Bill

TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should be aware of a full road closure on East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which started at 8 p.m. tonight. The closure will affect the stretch of MLK Boulevard between North 42nd Street and East Lake Avenue.…

Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Water Main Break Closes MLK Boulevard

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 21-year-old Odessa man died in a traffic collision this afternoon on US-19 in Pasco County. The crash occurred at approximately 2:46 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the intersection of Jessup Lane. According to preliminary reports, a 76-year-old Spring…

Read More Odessa Motorcyclist Killed In US-19 Crash In Pasco County

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Winter Haven Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Abbey Lane Apartments Monday. One person has died as a result of a gunshot wound. Police are currently on the scene conducting their investigation. Detectives are actively interviewing a…

Read More One Dead In Shooting At Winter Haven Apartments, Police Investigating

PLANT CITY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is currently battling a large brush fire that has consumed multiple vehicles, boats, and structures in Plant City. The fire broke out just before 2 p.m. today, Monday, January 27, 2025, at 8526 Mary Ivy Dr.…

Read More Plant City Brush Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Boats, And Structures

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department (TPD) has released body-worn camera and aviation unit footage of a series of violent incidents that culminated in an officer-involved shooting on January 26, 2025. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey, was killed by police after striking…

Read More Tampa Police Release Bodycam Footage Of Hit-And-Run Homicide Suspect, Officer-Involved Shooting