U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has introduced the FEMA for America First Act, legislation aimed at limiting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster benefits to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The bill specifically seeks to exclude noncitizens on parole, asylees, and refugees not actively…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revised the country’s nuclear doctrine, responding to U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukraine to target deep inside Russian territory using American-made ATACMS missiles. The changes lower the threshold for nuclear weapon use, signaling an escalation in rhetoric…
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Lake Wales Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered man. Denis Mardy, 61, was last seen on Monday, November 18th, around 11:30 a.m. on Carver Drive in Lake Wales. He may be experiencing…
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a milestone on Thursday with the graduation of its first-ever Corrections Training Academy class. Seven new recruits officially joined the Courts and Corrections Division after completing a rigorous 13-week, 420-hour training program. The academy covered…
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has introduced the FEMA for America First Act, legislation aimed at limiting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster benefits to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The bill specifically seeks to exclude noncitizens on parole, asylees, and refugees not actively…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revised the country’s nuclear doctrine, responding to U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukraine to target deep inside Russian territory using American-made ATACMS missiles. The changes lower the threshold for nuclear weapon use, signaling an escalation in rhetoric…
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Lake Wales Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered man. Denis Mardy, 61, was last seen on Monday, November 18th, around 11:30 a.m. on Carver Drive in Lake Wales. He may be experiencing…
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a milestone on Thursday with the graduation of its first-ever Corrections Training Academy class. Seven new recruits officially joined the Courts and Corrections Division after completing a rigorous 13-week, 420-hour training program. The academy covered…
The looting of humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza underscores Hamas’ declining ability to maintain control in the region. Armed groups seized 98 out of 109 aid trucks entering southern Gaza through the Kerem Shalom border crossing on November 16. While it is unclear if the…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office in North Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a gas leak in the vicinity. County officials have issued a shelter-in-place warning for a four-block radius around East Bougainvillea Avenue and North 30th Street as…
A high-stakes legal battle over Florida’s controversial social media law is reigniting after the U.S. Supreme Court returned the case to a federal judge for further review. Industry groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association have filed an amended lawsuit challenging the 2021…
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched a missile strike against a Russian military facility located deep within Russian territory. The attack, which coincided with the 1,000th day of the war, marks the first confirmed use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles by Ukrainian…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – 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 brown eyes. Deputies say he was last seen on Nov. 18 around 2:30 p.m., in the…
The Biden-Harris administration Monday announced that it ushered in a record number of international students into the United States. Over 1.12 million foreign students studied at American colleges and universities in the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a new record for the country, the State Department announced in…
Fresh off decisive victories in the November 5 elections, Florida State Representatives Tiffany Esposito (R-Fort Myers) and Mike Giallombardo (R-Cape Coral) are already planning their 2026 campaigns. Esposito, who secured 63.9% of the vote to retain her House District 77 seat, has opened a campaign…
TAMPA, Fla. – A dog and several cats were rescued from a house fire in Tampa on Monday afternoon thanks to the quick actions of Tampa Fire Rescue crews. Firefighters responded to reports of a residential structure fire on the 500 block of W. Paris…
Russian officials have escalated their rhetoric in an effort to dissuade the United States from formally authorizing Ukraine to use U.S.-provided ATACMS missiles in strikes against Russian and North Korean military targets in Kursk Oblast. If confirmed, this U.S. decision would represent a limited response…
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by attorneys general from 30 other states, called on Congressional leaders today to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the year’s end. The legislation aims to address the growing mental health crisis among youth, which is…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County mother has been arrested on child abuse charges after her 18-month-old baby was hospitalized with multiple injuries. On September 15th, deputies responded to Brandon Regional Hospital to investigate a report of an infant with suspicious injuries. The baby…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the New Jersey Devils for their only home game of the 2024-25 season on Saturday at AMALIE Arena. The Lightning hold a 44-53-15 all-time record against the Devils, but have been dominant in recent years, with…
The highly anticipated clash between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul ended with a whimper rather than a bang, leaving fans at AT&T Stadium in Dallas disappointed and booing the lack of action. Paul secured an eight-round unanimous decision over the 58-year-old…
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is making his return to professional boxing tonight in a highly anticipated showdown against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul. This clash of generations will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and fans around the world are eager to see who will…
TAMPA, Fla. – There are three games remaining for the Bulls, who need to win twice to attain bowl eligibility. Of course, the larger picture that is Alex Golesh’s rebuild stretches far beyond a bowl. “We have so much to work on, our process and…
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a milestone on Thursday with the graduation of its first-ever Corrections Training Academy class. Seven new recruits officially joined the Courts and Corrections Division after completing a rigorous 13-week, 420-hour training program. The academy covered…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County mother has been arrested on child abuse charges after her 18-month-old baby was hospitalized with multiple injuries. On September 15th, deputies responded to Brandon Regional Hospital to investigate a report of an infant with suspicious injuries. The baby…
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Lake Wales Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered man. Denis Mardy, 61, was last seen on Monday, November 18th, around 11:30 a.m. on Carver Drive in Lake Wales. He may be experiencing…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – 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 brown eyes. Deputies say he was last seen on Nov. 18 around 2:30 p.m., in the…
In a breakthrough that has brought both closure and renewed grief, authorities announced last week the arrest of a suspect in the 1978 murders of two teenagers in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The victims, 18-year-old Theresa Marcoux and 20-year-old Mark Harnish, were found shot to death…
HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced a significant expansion of the state’s agricultural land preservation efforts. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program will now include Howard Cattle Corporation, a 754-acre cattle…
Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, they have planted the fruits you’ll enjoy from December through April. Kenneth Parker, executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, works…
Atlantic subtropical seaweed is making waves among scientists who are exploring its potential for economic and environmental benefits for the Sunshine State. The University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant have secured a $250,000 grant from NOAA to investigate seaweed aquaculture cultivated from Florida’s tropical…
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has introduced the FEMA for America First Act, legislation aimed at limiting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster benefits to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The bill specifically seeks to exclude noncitizens on parole, asylees, and refugees not actively…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revised the country’s nuclear doctrine, responding to U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukraine to target deep inside Russian territory using American-made ATACMS missiles. The changes lower the threshold for nuclear weapon use, signaling an escalation in rhetoric…
A lucky woman from Foley, Alabama, is $10 million richer after hitting the jackpot on a Florida Lottery Scratch-Off ticket! Jessica Callihan, 47, claimed the top prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH LEGACY game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings…
The Florida Lottery announced that Richard Molk of Ocala has claimed a $500,000 jackpot prize from the August 13, 2024, JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY™ drawing! Molk chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $315,605.00. He purchased his lucky Quick Pick ticket at…
A Florida woman is celebrating a huge win after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s “$20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED” scratch-off game. Katrena Ford of Fort Walton Beach chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000. The winning ticket…
A lucky resident of Nassau, New Providence, in the Bahamas, is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $20.5 million Florida Lotto jackpot! 49-year-old Leon Strachan purchased the winning ticket for the August 7th, 2024 drawing while visiting Kissimmee, Florida. Strachan opted to receive his…
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Pasco County is looking for talented individuals to join its team! The Pasco County Human Resources Department will be hosting a career fair on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at the Pasco County Utilities Building in Land O’ Lakes. This is…
Want to help your community rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton? FEMA is hiring! Over 600 positions are available in Gainesville, Melbourne Beach, Sarasota, and Tallahassee. FEMA’s “Local Hire” program employs local residents to assist in disaster recovery efforts, providing crucial support to their own…
Hurricane Milton, which struck Florida on October 9th, has had a significant impact on the state’s job market. The U.S. Department of Labor reported a sharp increase in unemployment claims for the week ending October 19th, with 10,574 initial claims filed. This marks the highest…
Despite Hurricane Helene’s impact on Florida, the number of unemployment claims filed in the state surprisingly decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that 5,367 initial claims were filed in Florida during the week ending September 28th, down from 6,454 the previous week.…
Dry rubs are essential for turning simple cuts of meat into flavorful BBQ dishes. A balanced mix of spices and herbs enhances the meat’s natural taste while adding new layers of flavor. These rubs have a long history and now reflect a range of local…
Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M…
TAMPA, Fla. – This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will update this as soon as the new date is released. Hillsborough County Extension Service is hosting a special cooking event for military families newly stationed at MacDill…
Red Lobster, previously struggling and undergoing a turnaround after filing for bankruptcy, has now targeted an additional 23 locations for closure. Three of those locations are in Florida. The company, which once boasted over 700 restaurants globally, began its journey in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida.…