TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police and US Marshals have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy that occurred Tuesday evening. The victim, Armando Gilbert, was riding his bicycle with another juvenile on N. Hillsborough Lane near E. Juneau Street…
BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in South Brooksville. The incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Ellington Avenue. A deputy conducted a traffic stop, during…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred this evening on East Busch Boulevard. At approximately 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 4100 block of E Busch Blvd. Upon arrival, they found an adult female…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Florida man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his friend, initially claiming the victim was an intruder. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of January 28th. A neighbor of John Hainlin called 911, reporting that…
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police and US Marshals have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy that occurred Tuesday evening. The victim, Armando Gilbert, was riding his bicycle with another juvenile on N. Hillsborough Lane near E. Juneau Street…
BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in South Brooksville. The incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Ellington Avenue. A deputy conducted a traffic stop, during…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred this evening on East Busch Boulevard. At approximately 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 4100 block of E Busch Blvd. Upon arrival, they found an adult female…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Florida man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his friend, initially claiming the victim was an intruder. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of January 28th. A neighbor of John Hainlin called 911, reporting that…
White House Press Secretary Karline Leavitt hailed President Donald J. Trump’s executive order barring biological males from competing in women’s sports as a “glorious moment” for female athletes across the country. The order, signed on Wednesday, aims to protect the integrity of women’s sports and…
SARASOTA, FL – A fatal single-vehicle crash has closed a portion of Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota County this evening. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) with the investigation. The crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. on southbound Lockwood Ridge…
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a landmark bill aimed at reining in the administrative state and restoring power to the American people. The legislation would require congressional approval for any major…
A man is recovering after a dramatic rescue on Lake Dias in DeLeon Springs. Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies and Volusia County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a boat spinning in circles with an unresponsive occupant. The Marine Unit crew located the boat…
A convicted child sex offender from St. Petersburg is facing new federal charges of attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity and distributing child sexual abuse videos. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal grand jury has indicted 46-year-old Joshua Andrew Finley.…
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that authorities in the Dominican Republic, at the request of the U.S. government, have seized a Dassault Falcon 2000EX aircraft owned by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA), Venezuela’s state-owned oil and natural gas company. The aircraft was allegedly…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Dade City man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Carlos Solorio, 25, pleaded guilty to the charges on November 7, 2024, and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday. According to court…
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has added three new K-9 deputies to its ranks. K-9 Knight, K-9 Recon, and K-9 Kodak recently completed their rigorous training and certification process, officially joining the CCSO K-9 Unit. Each K-9 and their handler…
The arrival of spring typically brings warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, but AccuWeather’s long-range forecast predicts a mixed bag for the United States this year. While the southern and central regions can expect an early taste of summer, the northern half of the country may…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A fatal crash involving two SUVs occurred this afternoon in St. Petersburg, leaving one person dead and seven others injured. The crash occurred at 3:25 p.m. at the intersection of 34th Street South and Fairfield Avenue South. One adult was pronounced…
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports. The order, which emphasizes fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for female athletes, has prompted the NCAA to update its policies on transgender student-athlete participation. The executive order directs federal…
Security measures are being intensified in New Orleans as the city prepares to host Super Bowl LIX, just weeks after a deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement agencies are implementing an extensive security plan to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during…
In a collaborative effort to protect fans from counterfeit merchandise, authorities have seized over $39.5 million worth of fake sports merchandise ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The announcement was made in a joint press conference with the National Football League (NFL) and the National Intellectual…
TAMPA, Fla. – On a Saturday morning in late-October, Ben Fletcher received a call from multiple members of the USF men’s basketball team. The message was clear: they needed to be together, they needed to practice and they needed to get at it right away.…
TAMPA, Fla. – With Super Bowl LIX excitement building, the city of Tampa is shining a spotlight on its own homegrown champion, Deliah Autry, a three-time gold medalist with the United States Women’s National Flag Football Team. Autry, 29, is a former Tampa Parks and…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Florida man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his friend, initially claiming the victim was an intruder. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of January 28th. A neighbor of John Hainlin called 911, reporting that…
A man is recovering after a dramatic rescue on Lake Dias in DeLeon Springs. Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies and Volusia County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a boat spinning in circles with an unresponsive occupant. The Marine Unit crew located the boat…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Delroy Carridice has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are actively searching for Delroy Carridice, a 41-year-old man who has been reported missing. Carridice was last seen on February 1st…
LAND O’LAKES, Fla. – Jonathan Samuel has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jonathan Samuel, a 16-year-old who has been reported missing and is considered a…
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Joanne Fenton, a 63-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Fenton was last seen on February 3rd around 11 a.m. in the Hammock Road area of Port Richey, Florida. She is described…
In a groundbreaking study, University of Florida scientists statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the reptiles. Researchers correlated survey outcomes, including python removals, with survey conditions, using statistical modeling. For example,…
Have you ever noticed unusual plants, animals or insects in your area? Chances are there is way to help scientists learn more about them. Then there are invasive species – non-native species that threaten Florida’s ecosystems, agriculture, and wildlife. Did you know that you can…
You can taste them now – sweet, succulent strawberries. February and March mark the peak time for Florida strawberry production, and University of Florida experts point to several reasons consumers gobble up the juicy fruit. “Strawberries are tasty because they are sweet and slightly tangy.…
White House Press Secretary Karline Leavitt hailed President Donald J. Trump’s executive order barring biological males from competing in women’s sports as a “glorious moment” for female athletes across the country. The order, signed on Wednesday, aims to protect the integrity of women’s sports and…
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a landmark bill aimed at reining in the administrative state and restoring power to the American people. The legislation would require congressional approval for any major…
A New York woman’s visit to Florida turned into a million-dollar win after she purchased a winning scratch-off ticket in Deerfield Beach. Lynn Lamanno, 58, of Sayville, New York, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Lamanno chose…
Virginia Alvarez, 69, of Miami, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Alvarez chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00. Alvarez purchased her winning ticket from Government Discount, located at…
A Florida man has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Fuller chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Brian Fuller, 51, of Lake Worth, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time,…
Stephen Nagy, 64, of Venice, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Nagy chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00. Nagy purchased his winning ticket from the Publix located at 4173…