Special counsel Jack Smith wrote that his team stands “fully behind” prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump in his final report released early Tuesday morning, claiming Trump would have been convicted if he had not won the election. The DOJ released volume one of Smith’s report covering the 2020…
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FBI, DHS Warn Of Potential Copycat Extremist Attacks After New Orleans Terror Attack
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a public service announcement warning of potential threats from violent extremists following the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. The agencies are concerned about the possibility of copycat or retaliatory attacks, particularly those involving…
Trump Praises Pete Hegseth’s “Warrior Ethos” Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump has praised Pete Hegseth, his nominee for Secretary of Defense, as a leader ready to restore the “warrior ethos” at the Pentagon. Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran and advocate for veterans, is set to begin confirmation hearings as he prepares to take…
Children Found In Car With Holiday Man During Drug Deal, Now Sentenced To 17+ Years
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Holiday, Florida man has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. The case also involved the disturbing presence of young children in the man’s vehicle during a drug deal. Gary…
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Jack Smith Claims Trump Would Have Been Convicted If Lost Election In Final Report
Special counsel Jack Smith wrote that his team stands “fully behind” prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump in his final report released early Tuesday morning, claiming Trump would have been convicted if he had not won the election. The DOJ released volume one of Smith’s report covering the 2020…
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FBI, DHS Warn Of Potential Copycat Extremist Attacks After New Orleans Terror Attack
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a public service announcement warning of potential threats from violent extremists following the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. The agencies are concerned about the possibility of copycat or retaliatory attacks, particularly those involving…
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Trump Praises Pete Hegseth’s “Warrior Ethos” Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump has praised Pete Hegseth, his nominee for Secretary of Defense, as a leader ready to restore the “warrior ethos” at the Pentagon. Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran and advocate for veterans, is set to begin confirmation hearings as he prepares to take…
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Children Found In Car With Holiday Man During Drug Deal, Now Sentenced To 17+ Years
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Holiday, Florida man has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. The case also involved the disturbing presence of young children in the man’s vehicle during a drug deal. Gary…
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Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing San Antonio Teen
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing San Antonio teenager. Tatiana Laezza, 17, was last seen around 10:30 PM on Monday, January 13th, in the Wetland Bird View area of San Antonio, Florida. Tatiana is…
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Daycare Worker At Panda Hugs Academy In Tampa Arrested For Child Abuse
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a daycare worker from Panda Hugs Academy on charges of child abuse, following an investigation into a troubling incident that occurred at the facility late last year. Detectives were alerted to the alleged abuse…
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Spring Hill Man, Land O’ Lakes Woman Injured In Veterans Expressway Crash
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning caused a temporary closure of the southbound lanes of State Road 589 (Veterans Expressway) in Hillsborough County. The incident occurred around 5:42 AM near Milepost 6. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a Ford…
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New Wildfire Erupts As Los Angeles Braces For “Explosive Fire Growth”
Firefighters battling the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County are facing a renewed threat as powerful winds are forecast to intensify over the next 24 hours, raising the risk of “explosive fire growth.” Adding to the already dire situation, a new blaze, dubbed the Auto…
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Lane Closure On North 50th Street In Tampa For Water Main Repair
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should anticipate delays on North 50th Street due to a lane closure for water main repairs. Starting at 9:00 AM today, the outside southbound lane of North 50th Street will be closed between Palm River Road and South 10th…
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Trump Leads Negotiation To End Hamas Hostage Crisis, Warns ‘A Lot Of Trouble’ If It Falters
As negotiations over the Hamas hostage deal near completion, President-elect Donald Trump said Monday on Newsmax that failure to secure the hostages’ release could unleash “a lot of trouble.” During an appearance on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Trump said the negotiation is close to getting done. The deal…
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Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the “threatened” classification for Florida manatees, rejecting calls from environmental groups to reclassify them as “endangered.” The agency announced its decision in a proposed rule released Monday, citing ongoing conservation efforts and the manatee’s current…
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Second Amendment Foundation Secures Victory In Pennsylvania Carry Ban Case For Young Adults
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has achieved a significant legal victory in Pennsylvania, where a panel of the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to block the state police from arresting law-abiding 18-to-20-year-olds for openly carrying firearms during declared states of emergency. The…
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Israeli And Hamas Officials Report ‘Breakthrough’ In Ceasefire Negotiations
Optimism has emerged from ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Doha as Israeli and Hamas officials reported a “breakthrough” in discussions mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt. While significant progress has been made, key issues remain unresolved. Mediators have presented Hamas with a “final draft”…
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Former LA County Sheriff Says Bass, Newsom Should Resign For ‘Gross Negligence’ In Deadly Wildfires
Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Monday on Newsmax that Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom should resign due to “gross negligence” following the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles that resulted in 24 fatalities. During an appearance on “The Record…
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Shooting In Winter Haven Leaves One Injured, Police Investigating
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Winter Haven Police Department is on the scene of a shooting and investigating the incident that occurred this afternoon on Avenue H NW. Officers responded to a 911 call around 4:37 PM, reporting an altercation between two men, who were…
Sports
USF’s Nay’Quan Wright Competing In Trillion Tropical Bowl In Daytona Beach
TAMPA, Fla. – Former USF running back Nay’Quan Wright will have the opportunity to impress NFL scouts and general managers this week without leaving the state. Wright, who spent two seasons with the Bulls after transferring from Florida, was invited to the Trillion Tropical Bowl.…
Bucs Todd Bowles Praises The Commanders Jayden Daniels In Washington’s Win
TAMPA, Fla. – The Washington Commanders, behind rookie QB Jayden Daniels, throwing two touchdown passes and playing mistake-free football with no turnovers, beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 to advance in the playoffs. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles had high praise for Daniels. “You’ve got to…
Buccaneers Host Commanders In Wild Card Rematch: Everything You Need To Know
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to kick off their playoff campaign with a Wild Card Round showdown against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday night. This highly anticipated matchup is a rematch of the Week 1 clash between…
Tampa Bay Lightning Look To Spark Win Streak In Rematch Against Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH, Penn. – The Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in the second game of a weekend back-to-back. The Bolts are looking to bounce back after a tough overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils and ignite a winning streak.…
Cops And Crime
FBI, DHS Warn Of Potential Copycat Extremist Attacks After New Orleans Terror Attack
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a public service announcement warning of potential threats from violent extremists following the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. The agencies are concerned about the possibility of copycat or retaliatory attacks, particularly those involving…
Children Found In Car With Holiday Man During Drug Deal, Now Sentenced To 17+ Years
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Holiday, Florida man has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. The case also involved the disturbing presence of young children in the man’s vehicle during a drug deal. Gary…
Cold Case
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing San Antonio Teen
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing San Antonio teenager. Tatiana Laezza, 17, was last seen around 10:30 PM on Monday, January 13th, in the Wetland Bird View area of San Antonio, Florida. Tatiana is…
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Asks For Help Locating Missing New Port Richey Teen
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. Zain Tamayo was last seen around 11:00 PM on Wednesday, January 9th, in the Trucious Place area of New Port Richey. Description: READ: Pasco Sheriff Seeks…
Florida Missing Child Alert Canceled For 14-Year-Old Tampa Girl, Located Safe
TAMPA, Fla. – This is a cancellation of the Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated on Friday for Dierya Clavier; the child has been located safe. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Tampa Police Department has issued a Missing Child Alert for 14-year-old Dierya Clavier. Dierya was…
Florida Agriculture
Florida Citrus Industry Faces Grim Forecast Despite Stable Projections
Florida’s beleaguered citrus industry received a mixed bag of news this week, with a stable production forecast offering a glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing challenges of hurricane damage and disease. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated forecast on Friday, maintaining its projections…
Pasco County To Celebrate Arbor Day With Free Tree Giveaway
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County is gearing up to celebrate Arbor Day with a free tree giveaway for residents. In partnership with Keep Pasco Beautiful and the Florida Forest Service, Urban & Community Forestry Grant, the county will distribute over 150 native trees in…
Calling All Green Thumbs! Become A Master Gardener In Pasco County
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Do you have a passion for plants and a desire to share your gardening knowledge with others? If so, the UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service wants you! They’re seeking applicants for their 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Class, and it…
Politics
Jack Smith Claims Trump Would Have Been Convicted If Lost Election In Final Report
Special counsel Jack Smith wrote that his team stands “fully behind” prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump in his final report released early Tuesday morning, claiming Trump would have been convicted if he had not won the election. The DOJ released volume one of Smith’s report covering the 2020…
Trump Praises Pete Hegseth’s “Warrior Ethos” Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump has praised Pete Hegseth, his nominee for Secretary of Defense, as a leader ready to restore the “warrior ethos” at the Pentagon. Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran and advocate for veterans, is set to begin confirmation hearings as he prepares to take…
Lottery
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Rings In The New Year With $1M Slot Jackpot Winner
TAMPA, Fla. – A lucky gambler ended 2024 on a high note, hitting a $1 million jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa just two days before the new year. The fortunate player won a grand total of $1,055,817.49 on a $25…
Florida Woman Wins $1 Million On Lottery Crossword Scratch-Off Game
A Florida woman is starting the new year with a whole lot of extra cash after winning a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s BONUS LETTER CROSSWORD Scratch-Off game. Dozier claimed her prize at the Lottery’s Orlando District Office, choosing to receive her winnings…
Mega Millions Rings In The New Year With A $1.22 Billion Jackpot Winner In California
One lucky lottery player in California is starting the new year with a bang after winning the massive $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Friday night. The winning ticket matched all six numbers: the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, and 55, plus the…
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $1.15 Billion For Tonight’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.15 billion after no winning ticket was drawn on Tuesday, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history and offering a potential belated Christmas gift for one lucky player. Mega Millions tickets cost $2 each, but…