U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Thursday that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will conduct a comprehensive review of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether $4 billion in federal taxpayer funds should remain committed to the embattled project. The review comes…
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has issued an ultimatum to federal employees: document your work or resign. The directive, announced via a Saturday afternoon post on X, requires federal workers to provide a detailed account of their activities from the…
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The man whose body was discovered floating in Old Tampa Bay earlier this morning has been identified as Tony Alfonzo-Royce Walker, 38, of Clearwater. Clearwater Police detectives are continuing their death investigation after Walker’s body was found near the mangroves at Cortland…
A seemingly mundane argument over breakfast turned tragic, leading to the arrest of a Louisiana woman for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend. Tamyrihu Hubbard, 24, is now behind bars, accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old Joshua Jones of LaPlace. The St. John the Baptist Parish…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Thursday that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will conduct a comprehensive review of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether $4 billion in federal taxpayer funds should remain committed to the embattled project. The review comes…
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has issued an ultimatum to federal employees: document your work or resign. The directive, announced via a Saturday afternoon post on X, requires federal workers to provide a detailed account of their activities from the…
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The man whose body was discovered floating in Old Tampa Bay earlier this morning has been identified as Tony Alfonzo-Royce Walker, 38, of Clearwater. Clearwater Police detectives are continuing their death investigation after Walker’s body was found near the mangroves at Cortland…
A seemingly mundane argument over breakfast turned tragic, leading to the arrest of a Louisiana woman for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend. Tamyrihu Hubbard, 24, is now behind bars, accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old Joshua Jones of LaPlace. The St. John the Baptist Parish…
President Donald Trump took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, engaging the crowd in a lively poll about his favorite nicknames for former President Joe Biden. The audience enthusiastically weighed in as Trump posed the question: “What do we like…
A rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas has forced some private schools to close their doors. Local health departments, already stretched thin, are prioritizing efforts to contain the highly contagious virus. Since the outbreak emerged three weeks ago, Texas health officials have confirmed 90…
LAKE WALES, Fla. – A 71-year-old Lake Wales man was fatally stabbed at his residence on Ashton Palms Drive early Saturday morning. Lake Wales Police responded to a 911 call around 6:19 AM and found the victim suffering from a stab wound to the chest.…
A fugitive wanted for murder in Texas was arrested on Interstate 75 in Collier County on February 20, 2025, by Florida Highway Patrol. FHP troopers encountered a pedestrian walking northbound on Alligator Alley. The individual initially provided a false name but was later identified as…
In a fiery speech that has gone viral, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul slammed the federal government’s reckless spending habits, contrasting the Trump administration’s efforts to cut waste with Congress’ push to increase spending by $340 billion. Paul’s remarks, delivered on the Senate floor, highlighted the…
Newly appointed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made waves during his first week in office, pulling promotional vaccine ads and indefinitely postponing a critical advisory panel meeting. The decisions have sparked debate among health professionals, lawmakers, and the public,…
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) outlined an ambitious agenda on Thursday, detailing his panel’s upcoming investigations into foreign funding of U.S. universities, the government’s handling of Havana Syndrome, and fraudulent government payments. Comer emphasized that the committee’s efforts will be bolstered by key…
A gunman was killed after a shooting incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania on Saturday. While the extent of injuries to others, if any, remains unclear, hospital officials confirmed that no patients were harmed. Law enforcement authorities are currently on the scene and…
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A routine traffic stop in Citrus County has led to a significant drug and gun bust, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. On Friday around 6:15 pm, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed a Mercedes SUV traveling along SR-589 near Milepost…
RIVERVIEW, Fla. – A 37-year-old Riverview man died Saturday morning after a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County. The accident occurred at approximately 7:04 AM on February 22, 2025. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a Honda Fit southbound…
The judge considering a challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from the military engaged in “hostile and egregious misconduct,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged in a complaint Friday. District Court Judge Ana C. Reyes, a Biden appointee, questioned a DOJ…
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Citrus County Schools has announced its decision to withdraw from the Gulf Coast 8 (GC8) athletic conference at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year. The decision was made after extensive discussions and meetings involving high school principals, athletic directors, coaches,…
With all the off-the-field news concerning the Rays, you’d think manager Kevin Cash would focus on hitting, scoring runs with men on base, and keeping his pitching staff healthy. Oh, he is, but right now it’s about getting his team to come together. “Camaraderie is really…
TAMPA, Fla. – How convenient. The Rays open their spring training schedule Friday afternoon (1:05) against the Yankees at their regular season home of Steinbrenner Field. It will be the first of 31 Grapefruit League games for manager Kevin Cash’s team. The first of 15…
TAMPA, Fla. – A much-anticipated date on the USF athletics calendar gets underway at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Red McEwen Field when the Bulls face No. 9 Florida State. An hour later across Elm Drive, the women’s lacrosse team attempts to continue what has been…
A seemingly mundane argument over breakfast turned tragic, leading to the arrest of a Louisiana woman for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend. Tamyrihu Hubbard, 24, is now behind bars, accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old Joshua Jones of LaPlace. The St. John the Baptist Parish…
A fugitive wanted for murder in Texas was arrested on Interstate 75 in Collier County on February 20, 2025, by Florida Highway Patrol. FHP troopers encountered a pedestrian walking northbound on Alligator Alley. The individual initially provided a false name but was later identified as…
A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Nayehla McCormick, who was last seen in Oviedo, Florida. Authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout and to contact law enforcement immediately with any information. McCormick is described as a Black female,…
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Missing juvenile Alexander Lawson has been located and is safe, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. “Thank you for all of the tips,” said the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Lizarenne Robertson, who was reported missing/runaway from the Land O’Lakes area. Robertson is described as 5’0″ tall, weighing approximately 100 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. She…
Managing orange groves in Florida – a state prone to hurricanes and citrus greening disease – is no easy task. But for fifth-generation citrus grower and University of Florida alum Morgan McKenna Porter, it’s a passion. “[Growing up], I developed a love for the outdoors, thanks to…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson unveiled sweeping proposals under the 2025 Florida Farm Bill on Tuesday, taking a bold stand against environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lending practices that threaten the state’s agricultural industry. The bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Kaylee…
Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. “We are building multiple AI-powered herbicide application units, each of which works in different ways,” said Nathan Boyd,…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Thursday that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will conduct a comprehensive review of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether $4 billion in federal taxpayer funds should remain committed to the embattled project. The review comes…
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has issued an ultimatum to federal employees: document your work or resign. The directive, announced via a Saturday afternoon post on X, requires federal workers to provide a detailed account of their activities from the…
A 79-year-old Beaverton man, Abbas Shafii, has claimed Oregon’s first Powerball jackpot of the year, winning a staggering $328.5 million. Shafii purchased the winning ticket on January 17, 2025, at the Fred Meyer store on SW Walker Road in Beaverton. Shafii opted for the lump…
The Florida Lottery announced a major milestone Thursday, revealing that it has transferred over $48 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund since its inception in 1988. This achievement highlights the Lottery’s significant and ongoing contribution to funding educational initiatives across Florida. The Lottery’s…
A lucky Arizona resident has claimed the latest Mega Millions jackpot, worth a staggering $112 million ($49.95 million cash). The winning ticket, sold in Arizona, matched all six numbers drawn on Friday, January 17, 2025: 8, 10, 37, 54, 69, and the Mega Ball 22.…
The Florida Lottery has announced the lucky winners of the $2,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier Bonus Play Drawing held on February 11, 2025. Elizabeth Williams from Jacksonville is the top prize winner, taking home a whopping $50,000. In addition to the grand prize winner, 21 other…