TAMPA, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Nebraska Avenue, just north of Fowler Avenue. The incident occurred around 10:05 pm when an unidentified adult male attempted to cross the highway and walked into the path of…
Elon Musk took to social media Wednesday to demand the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Musk is spearheading President-elect Donald Trump’s initiative to reduce the size of the federal government. In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, Musk said that the CFPB should…
CNN contributor Lulu Garcia-Navarro said Wednesday evening that voters are seeking “authenticity” from political leaders, highlighting how President-elect Trump has been successful in relating to voters. During Trump’s campaign, the former president strayed from traditional political routes to reach voters, appearing on podcasts such as “The Joe Rogan Experience”…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A 24-year-old man from Zephyrhills was fatally injured in a single-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning on Coats Road. The driver, whose name has not yet been released, was traveling southbound in a Chevy Tahoe around 3:05 a.m. when he struck large tree…
TAMPA, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Nebraska Avenue, just north of Fowler Avenue. The incident occurred around 10:05 pm when an unidentified adult male attempted to cross the highway and walked into the path of…
Elon Musk took to social media Wednesday to demand the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Musk is spearheading President-elect Donald Trump’s initiative to reduce the size of the federal government. In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, Musk said that the CFPB should…
CNN contributor Lulu Garcia-Navarro said Wednesday evening that voters are seeking “authenticity” from political leaders, highlighting how President-elect Trump has been successful in relating to voters. During Trump’s campaign, the former president strayed from traditional political routes to reach voters, appearing on podcasts such as “The Joe Rogan Experience”…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A 24-year-old man from Zephyrhills was fatally injured in a single-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning on Coats Road. The driver, whose name has not yet been released, was traveling southbound in a Chevy Tahoe around 3:05 a.m. when he struck large tree…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning lost a thrilling game to the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Wednesday night at AMALIE Arena, despite a hat trick from Brayden Point. Point’s performance was one for the record books. He notched his fifth career hat trick and…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Judge John Flynn has been ordered suspended for 25 days without pay and publicly reprimanded for campaign statements made during his 2022 election run. The Florida Supreme Court approved a settlement reached between Flynn and the state Judicial Qualifications…
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah, which took effect on November 26, has held with no significant attacks reported on either side. Hezbollah has refrained from launching operations into northern Israel or against Israeli targets in Lebanon, although the group falsely claimed it…
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to implement measures to stop migration through Mexico to the U.S. southern border. The announcement follows a conversation between the two leaders focused on strategies to curb unauthorized migration and drug trafficking,…
A missing persons case in Orange County, Florida, took a horrifying turn last month when the dismembered body of 29-year-old Carmen Elsa Escalante Carrera was discovered in a suitcase along a Georgia highway. Her boyfriend, 41-year-old Jorge Javier Quintero, is the prime suspect who was…
Expect to see more Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers on interstates and major highways this Thanksgiving week. The FHP is cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors like speeding, seat belt violations, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This increased enforcement comes in…
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two separate incidents on Wednesday resulted in citations for anglers possessing undersized mutton snapper in the Florida Keys. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. near Mile Marker 73, where Juan Manuel Orozco Gonzalez, 62, of Miami Gardens, was cited for…
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and several partners have filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of California’s restrictive gun control policies surrounding gun shows. The case, B&L Productions, Inc. v. Newsom, challenges state laws that plaintiffs argue infringe upon First and…
Julian Flores, 25, and his mother, Lourdes Diaz, 56, both of Naples, Florida, have pled guilty to charges stemming from a daring armed robbery that resulted in the theft of $750,000 worth of gold jewelry from a business owner in Hialeah, Florida. The incident occurred…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs still have a chance at getting into the playoffs, but they’ll need to keep relying on the offense. Tampa Bay has a top 10 offense and offensive coordinator Liam Coen believes they’ll have to keep the run game going if they have…
TAMPA, Fla. – Rock talks with Penn State great, 12 year defensive lineman in the NFL and current ESPN College Football color Analyst Tyoka Jackson. Rock and Tyoka did a little sports radio together about 10 years ago. Tyoka has some great stories about his…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning lost a thrilling game to the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Wednesday night at AMALIE Arena, despite a hat trick from Brayden Point. Point’s performance was one for the record books. He notched his fifth career hat trick and…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs still have a chance at getting into the playoffs, but they’ll need to keep relying on the offense. Tampa Bay has a top 10 offense and offensive coordinator Liam Coen believes they’ll have to keep the run game going if they have…
TAMPA, Fla. – Rock talks with Penn State great, 12 year defensive lineman in the NFL and current ESPN College Football color Analyst Tyoka Jackson. Rock and Tyoka did a little sports radio together about 10 years ago. Tyoka has some great stories about his…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning (14-6-1) face off against the Washington Capitals (11-7-2) for the second time this season on Wednesday, November 27th at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30 PM ET and the game will be televised on TNT and MAX.…
A missing persons case in Orange County, Florida, took a horrifying turn last month when the dismembered body of 29-year-old Carmen Elsa Escalante Carrera was discovered in a suitcase along a Georgia highway. Her boyfriend, 41-year-old Jorge Javier Quintero, is the prime suspect who was…
Julian Flores, 25, and his mother, Lourdes Diaz, 56, both of Naples, Florida, have pled guilty to charges stemming from a daring armed robbery that resulted in the theft of $750,000 worth of gold jewelry from a business owner in Hialeah, Florida. The incident occurred…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are actively searching for Melissa Langan, a 39-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Langan is described as 5’2” tall, weighing approximately 125 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. She was last seen on October 4, around…
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Reginald Dazey has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Reginald Dazey, who is missing and endangered. Dazey was last seen on November…
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the heartbreaking news that the body of 7-year-old Charlie, who went missing on November 25th, has been recovered from the water. The community had rallied together in a massive search effort to find the young boy, who had…
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts. Once a nonnative species gets into an environment, it is often too late…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the allocation of $47 million in state and federal funding to preserve agricultural lands and protect vital natural resources in the Peace River Valley. The funding, part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, will secure…
The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Helene have an estimated value between $40.3 million and $162.2 million, 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…
Elon Musk took to social media Wednesday to demand the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Musk is spearheading President-elect Donald Trump’s initiative to reduce the size of the federal government. In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, Musk said that the CFPB should…
CNN contributor Lulu Garcia-Navarro said Wednesday evening that voters are seeking “authenticity” from political leaders, highlighting how President-elect Trump has been successful in relating to voters. During Trump’s campaign, the former president strayed from traditional political routes to reach voters, appearing on podcasts such as “The Joe Rogan Experience”…
A lucky Florida man, Newton Waldron, has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix located at 17960 North Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers. Waldron of Fort Myers chose to…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A lucky Dunedin resident, Ryan Swan, has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Rally Main Street in Dunedin. Swan opted to receive his winnings as a one-time,…
A lucky Florida Lottery player has won a $1 million prize from Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. The winning ticket, a Quick Pick, was purchased at a Publix located at 250 Palm Coast Parkway Northeast. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn: 12, 13, 34,…
A Florida man is a millionaire thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket. Charles Larocco, 67, of Tamarac, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Larocco purchased the winning $5 ticket at Oakland Shell in Sunrise and chose to…
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.…