Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a memorandum directing all U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, February 14, 2025, in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day. The solemn observance marks the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory…
TAMPA, Fla. – A 72-year-old Tampa man has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly dragging a dog behind his truck, resulting in the animal’s death. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 12th, around 9:00 PM on the 4200 block of W.…
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US-19 and Lake Tarpon Drive in Palm Harbor resulted in minor injuries for both drivers and two children on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. when…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A 45-year-old St. Petersburg man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography after investigators uncovered hundreds of explicit images and videos on his cellphone. Sean D. Leonard faces 11 counts of possession of child pornography…
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a memorandum directing all U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, February 14, 2025, in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day. The solemn observance marks the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory…
TAMPA, Fla. – A 72-year-old Tampa man has been arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly dragging a dog behind his truck, resulting in the animal’s death. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 12th, around 9:00 PM on the 4200 block of W.…
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US-19 and Lake Tarpon Drive in Palm Harbor resulted in minor injuries for both drivers and two children on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. when…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A 45-year-old St. Petersburg man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography after investigators uncovered hundreds of explicit images and videos on his cellphone. Sean D. Leonard faces 11 counts of possession of child pornography…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the “strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation of any state in the country,” marking a significant escalation in the state’s efforts to combat illegal immigration and protect public safety. The new laws, passed during a special…
The Republican Party of Florida concluded January with a significant lead in voter registrations over its Democratic counterpart, according to data released Wednesday by the state Division of Elections. As of January 31, active Republican registrations reached 5,643,100 compared to 4,463,592 registered Democrats—a margin of…
President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order establishing the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission, a sweeping initiative aimed at addressing the nation’s growing health crisis, particularly the rise in chronic diseases among children and adults. The commission will focus on identifying the…
The southern United States is bracing for another round of severe weather this weekend, with the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall leading to widespread flooding. This comes on the heels of severe storms that brought tornadoes to Mississippi and Alabama on Wednesday.…
The Trump Administration has issued a stern message to states, organizations, and entities across the country: follow the law. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump and his administration have swiftly and decisively taken action against those who defy federal laws and policies, launching investigations,…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” a sweeping trade policy aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit and addressing what he describes as unfair trade practices by foreign partners. The plan, which includes imposing reciprocal tariffs on…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who attacked a vehicle and its occupants at a Shell gas station in Polk City. The incident, which occurred on February 8th at the Shell station located…
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Yairis Fermin has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yairis Fermin, a 16-year-old reported as a missing/runaway. Fermin was last…
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) is calling on Rhode Island lawmakers to reject a newly introduced bill that seeks to ban so-called “assault weapons” in the state. The legislation, H-5436, targets nearly all semi-automatic rifles capable of accepting…
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has reintroduced the Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act, legislation aimed at prohibiting Medicare from funding abortion services provided through telehealth. The bill seeks to ensure that chemical abortions are not performed without a physical examination by a physician, the presence…
DAVENPORT, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are on the hunt for a suspect who went on a shopping spree using stolen credit cards after a vehicle burglary at Posner Park Shopping Center in Davenport. On the afternoon of February 10th, a victim discovered…
Florida State University (FSU) is pushing back against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in a legal battle over sports media rights. The university filed a response on Wednesday urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject the ACC’s request to pause a lawsuit filed by FSU.…
TAMPA, Fla. – With No. 14 Memphis visiting the Yuengling Center on Thursday evening followed by Sunday afternoon’s game at UAB, which is second in the American behind the Tigers, the Bulls needed to take care of business against Wichita State in a game that…
TAMPA, Fla. – Mitch Hannahs wants his players to arrive at practice in a foul mood, to step outside their comfort zone, take chances and make sure there is nothing left in the tank at the end of a game. That’s a good recipe for…
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LIX, earning the Pete Rozelle Trophy. Hurts delivered a stellar performance in the Eagles’ 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. He completed 17 of 22…
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 30-year-old Ocala man has been found guilty of felony battery on a law enforcement officer following a jury trial this week. Devin Jacquan Jackson was convicted for a 2023 incident where he shoved an Ocala Police Department (OPD) officer during…
A 37-year-old California man with a history of violent crimes, including attempted kidnapping and assault with intent to rape, was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Tuesday after allegedly trying to lure a 12-year-old girl from a bus stop in Fort Myers. Thomas…
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Yairis Fermin has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yairis Fermin, a 16-year-old reported as a missing/runaway. Fermin was last…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance locating Linda Kipps, a 24-year-old woman last seen in Hudson on Tuesday. Kipps is described as 5’6″ tall, weighing approximately 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Lizarenne Robertson 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 16-year-old Lizarenne Robertson, who was reported missing/runaway from the Land O’Lakes area. Robertson…
Science tells us invasive species are always on the move. Scientists face a challenge in simulating their spread and further predicting where they will go next. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why…
Florida’s struggling citrus industry received another blow on Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revised its production forecast for the current season downward. The latest report projects that Florida will produce just 11.5 million boxes of oranges this season, a significant drop from…
Trust in scientific experts – even more than understanding their work – is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. The finding is among conclusions reached by a new UF/IFAS study exploring Americans’ perceptions of AI-supported food and agriculture systems. “This…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the “strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation of any state in the country,” marking a significant escalation in the state’s efforts to combat illegal immigration and protect public safety. The new laws, passed during a special…
The Republican Party of Florida concluded January with a significant lead in voter registrations over its Democratic counterpart, according to data released Wednesday by the state Division of Elections. As of January 31, active Republican registrations reached 5,643,100 compared to 4,463,592 registered Democrats—a margin of…
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…
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,…