TAMPA, Fla. – A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region this week, bringing above-normal temperatures and elevated humidity levels. However, a shift is on the horizon as a cold front approaches, promising a break from the…
TAMPA, Fla. – Terence Taylor, a Clearwater resident, has pleaded guilty to obstructing and impeding the administration of internal revenue laws in a case involving efforts to evade paying over $810,000 in back taxes. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the plea on February…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Christine Snelling, a 65-year-old resident of Frostproof, was arrested and charged with eight counts of animal cruelty and eight counts of animal neglect on Friday, February 7, 2025, by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Agricultural Crimes detectives. The investigation began…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to deputize criminal investigators from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other Treasury Department personnel to assist with immigration enforcement, according to a DHS document and an agency spokesperson. The move is part of the Trump…
TAMPA, Fla. – A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region this week, bringing above-normal temperatures and elevated humidity levels. However, a shift is on the horizon as a cold front approaches, promising a break from the…
TAMPA, Fla. – Terence Taylor, a Clearwater resident, has pleaded guilty to obstructing and impeding the administration of internal revenue laws in a case involving efforts to evade paying over $810,000 in back taxes. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the plea on February…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Christine Snelling, a 65-year-old resident of Frostproof, was arrested and charged with eight counts of animal cruelty and eight counts of animal neglect on Friday, February 7, 2025, by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Agricultural Crimes detectives. The investigation began…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to deputize criminal investigators from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other Treasury Department personnel to assist with immigration enforcement, according to a DHS document and an agency spokesperson. The move is part of the Trump…
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to all Department of Justice (DOJ) employees, outlining a comprehensive new policy on charging decisions, plea negotiations, and sentencing. The policy, effective immediately, aims to ensure fairness, consistency, and adherence to the rule of law while explicitly…
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Ronald Jordan Jr. has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Ronald Jordan Jr., who was reported missing/runaway. Jordan is described as 5’8″…
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), along with 13 of their colleagues Monday, introduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. The legislation aims to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights by ensuring they are not stripped of their ability to…
Attorneys general from 22 states filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Trump administration, challenging a plan to cap National Institutes of Health (NIH) payments that cover overhead costs at universities and medical research centers. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, argues…
TAMPA, Fla. – A months-long investigation by the Tampa Police Department culminated in the arrest of three individuals and the shutdown of an illegal gambling operation at the All Stars Tampa Domino Club on the 2300 block of W Waters Ave. In December 2023, the…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jonathan Daniels, 46, of St. Petersburg, to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated fraud scheme that stripped bank liens from more than 100 vehicles,…
TAMPA, Fla. – A federal appeals court has declined to revisit its earlier decision siding with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) in a long-running dispute over whether preventing a Tampa-based Christian school from broadcasting a pre-game prayer violated First Amendment rights. The 11th…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a memorandum directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Volusia County on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, to honor the memory of Captain Jonathon Campos, who tragically lost his life in a mid-air collision over the Potomac River in…
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) was arrested on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, for felony child neglect after an investigation revealed she failed to properly care for a medically vulnerable child under her supervision. Kelly Rita Perrigo, 62, was taken into custody by the Cape Coral…
A routine boating trip turned into a significant drug bust this weekend when a boater discovered a burlap sack floating in the ocean containing 25 bricks of cocaine. The discovery, made off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, led to the seizure of approximately 65 pounds…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Adan Desederio Pavon-Andino, a 30-year-old Honduran national living in the U.S. illegally, on February 5 in Thornton, Colorado. Pavon-Andino has a history of criminal convictions and is currently facing multiple felony charges, including drug distribution and firearm possession.…
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…
In a stunning display of dominance, the Philadelphia Eagles soared to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, securing their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The win marked a triumphant redemption for the Eagles, who fell to the Chiefs…
TAMPA, Fla. – Sofia Chepenik won the opening draw, the Bulls went on the attack and Julianna George carved out her place in USF athletic history by scoring the first goal in the first lacrosse match. George’s historic marker, all of 48 seconds in, was…
TAMPA, Fla. – Terence Taylor, a Clearwater resident, has pleaded guilty to obstructing and impeding the administration of internal revenue laws in a case involving efforts to evade paying over $810,000 in back taxes. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the plea on February…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jonathan Daniels, 46, of St. Petersburg, to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated fraud scheme that stripped bank liens from more than 100 vehicles,…
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Ronald Jordan Jr. has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Ronald Jordan Jr., who was reported missing/runaway. Jordan is described as 5’8″…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Melissa Deleon has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Melissa Deleon, a 36-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Deleon was last seen…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered woman. Lucy Celenia Puebla was last seen leaving the Motel 6 on Adamo Drive in Tampa at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 7th, 2025. She…
As you nibble on a chocolate truffle or bite into a chocolate-dipped strawberry on Valentine’s Day, consider the elongated, ribbed pods of the cacao tree, which made that sweet treat possible. A group of UF/IFAS plant pathologists has partnered with the Mars confectionary company to…
In a groundbreaking study, University of Florida scientists statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the reptiles. Researchers correlated survey outcomes, including python removals, with survey conditions, using statistical modeling. For example,…
Have you ever noticed unusual plants, animals or insects in your area? Chances are there is way to help scientists learn more about them. Then there are invasive species – non-native species that threaten Florida’s ecosystems, agriculture, and wildlife. Did you know that you can…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to deputize criminal investigators from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other Treasury Department personnel to assist with immigration enforcement, according to a DHS document and an agency spokesperson. The move is part of the Trump…
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to all Department of Justice (DOJ) employees, outlining a comprehensive new policy on charging decisions, plea negotiations, and sentencing. The policy, effective immediately, aims to ensure fairness, consistency, and adherence to the rule of law while explicitly…
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,…
Stephen Nagy, 64, of Venice, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Nagy chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00. Nagy purchased his winning ticket from the Publix located at 4173…