TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa, Florida, is a treasure trove of cultural and historical landmarks that offer a window into the city’s vibrant past and dynamic present. From world-class museums to eclectic art galleries and grand theaters, Tampa’s cultural scene beckons travelers with a mix of…
As the countdown to 2025 begins, AccuWeather meteorologists have released their New Year’s Eve forecast, offering a glimpse of what revelers can expect across the United States. The forecast predicts a mixed bag of weather, with the potential for rain and snow in the Northeast,…
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 69-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross East Edgewood Drive in Lakeland on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred around 7:39 PM on Tuesday, December 24th, near the 2100 block of East Edgewood Drive. According to witnesses…
The Senate has passed the Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act), a bipartisan effort led by Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The legislation, designed to improve the federal regulatory…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa, Florida, is a treasure trove of cultural and historical landmarks that offer a window into the city’s vibrant past and dynamic present. From world-class museums to eclectic art galleries and grand theaters, Tampa’s cultural scene beckons travelers with a mix of…
As the countdown to 2025 begins, AccuWeather meteorologists have released their New Year’s Eve forecast, offering a glimpse of what revelers can expect across the United States. The forecast predicts a mixed bag of weather, with the potential for rain and snow in the Northeast,…
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 69-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross East Edgewood Drive in Lakeland on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred around 7:39 PM on Tuesday, December 24th, near the 2100 block of East Edgewood Drive. According to witnesses…
The Senate has passed the Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act), a bipartisan effort led by Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The legislation, designed to improve the federal regulatory…
The trial of Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old Hawaii resident accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida, has been rescheduled to September 8, 2025, according to an order issued by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday. Routh, who has pleaded not…
Tom Homan, the incoming border czar for the Trump administration, has a plan to deal with a major jurisdiction that recently doubled down on a statewide sanctuary law. Earlier in December, the Democrat-controlled San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to expand on a California sanctuary policy…
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) successfully defended against multiple offensives by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) aimed at recapturing SDF-controlled territory on the west bank of the Euphrates River, near the Tishreen Dam and Qere Qozak Bridge, according to reports from the SDF.…
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has announced that all lanes on State Road 54 near Curley Road have been reopened following a vehicle crash that caused significant delays earlier today. The crash, which initially shut down all westbound lanes, prompted authorities to…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Plant City woman was arrested for DUI and driving without a valid license after a wrong-way crash on State Road 39 early Christmas morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on December…
A lucky lottery player in New Jersey has finally come forward to claim a massive $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending months of speculation about the winner’s identity. The winning ticket, sold at ShopRite Liquor #781 in Neptune Township, matched all six numbers in the…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 39-year-old man from Spring Hill lost his life early Christmas morning following a single-vehicle crash on Banbury Avenue, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 6:33 a.m. on December 25, 2024. The man was driving a Ford Explorer…
The Biden administration has quietly withdrawn a proposed rule that would have expanded employer obligations to cover employees’ contraceptive services, including birth control, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The move, announced on December 23, follows nearly a year of debate and over 44,000 public…
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a staggering $1.15 billion after no winning ticket was drawn on Tuesday, making it the largest prize ever offered in the month of December. This marks the seventh time in the game’s history that the jackpot has surpassed…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the green light to a pilot project that will use phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphate mining, in road construction in Florida. This decision has sparked outrage from environmental groups who warn of…
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a Florida law that prohibits transgender female students from participating in girls’ and women’s sports teams. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman ruled on Thursday that the lawsuit, filed on behalf of a Broward County…
TAMPA, Fla. – Future student-athletes attending USF might want to learn about the collegiate career of Mac Harris. It is not that the linebacker’s stats have lit up box scores the past few years, though he has lit up many ball carriers in 2024. Rather,…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers renew their heated rivalry on Sunday at Amalie Arena. The two teams faced off in a thrilling first-round playoff series earlier this year, with the Panthers emerging victorious. Both teams have strong offensive firepower, led…
TAMPA, Fla. – Much of the build-up among Gator Nation heading into Friday afternoon’s Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane swirled around quarterback DJ Lagway. After all, it was the true freshman who was a savior of sorts in starting the final six games of the regular…
A Florida appeals court on Thursday denied a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for a rehearing in a legal battle with Florida State University (FSU) over issues including sports media rights and the university’s potential departure from the conference. The ACC sought a…
A horrific incident on a New York City subway has left a woman dead and an illegal immigrant facing murder and arson charges. 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of a woman who was set on fire inside an…
OCALA, Fla. – Ocala Police Department officers brought holiday cheer to local drivers by turning routine traffic stops into moments of joy this Christmas season. In a festive twist, officers stopped 20 drivers and initially explained the reasons for the traffic stops. But instead of…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Molly Curnutte, who has been missing since December 9th. Curnutte was last seen in the Radio Road area of Naples in Collier County. She is described as 5’6″…
With Christmas just two days away, a Michigan woman is desperately seeking answers in the disappearance of her mother, Sharon Marie Cleaveland, who vanished from Daytona Beach three months ago. 57-year-old Cleaveland was last seen on September 18th at her residence at 1105 Hillcrest Drive,…
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Mariah Tillery has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are actively searching for Mariah Tillery, a 24-year-old woman who was last seen on December 16 in the Causeway Boulevard area of…
Hurricane Milton caused agricultural production losses with an estimated value between $190.4 million and $642.7 million in Florida, according to a preliminary report by the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP). The report is based on a diverse set of baseline data and surveys UF/IFAS…
Florida’s citrus industry, once a cornerstone of the state’s economy and identity, is facing a steep decline, according to a new report by Florida TaxWatch. The report, The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry, sheds light on the challenges threatening the sector, including diseases, natural…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of the application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, inviting farmers and ranchers to apply for easements aimed at preserving working agricultural operations. Landowners can submit applications online through January 29, 2025, as…
The Senate has passed the Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act), a bipartisan effort led by Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The legislation, designed to improve the federal regulatory…
The trial of Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old Hawaii resident accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida, has been rescheduled to September 8, 2025, according to an order issued by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday. Routh, who has pleaded not…
A lucky lottery player in New Jersey has finally come forward to claim a massive $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending months of speculation about the winner’s identity. The winning ticket, sold at ShopRite Liquor #781 in Neptune Township, matched all six numbers in the…
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to a staggering $1.15 billion after no winning ticket was drawn on Tuesday, making it the largest prize ever offered in the month of December. This marks the seventh time in the game’s history that the jackpot has surpassed…
The Florida Lottery announced a string of exciting wins last week, with four lucky players claiming million-dollar prizes from various Scratch-Off games. These winners, hailing from across the state, joined the ranks of instant millionaires after their purchases turned small investments into life-changing payouts. Winter…
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has soared to a staggering $862 million for tonight’s drawing, marking the largest prize ever offered in December. The jackpot has rolled over 28 times since the September 13, 2024, drawing, generating excitement among players nationwide. Florida residents have the chance…