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…
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Eagles Dominate Chiefs In Super Bowl LIX, Claim Second Franchise Title
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…
Dunedin Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck In Publix Parking Lot
DUNEDIN, Fla. – An 83-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in the Publix parking lot at 1491 Main Street in Dunedin. The incident occurred at approximately 3:03 p.m. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team…
Lakeland Man Apprehended By Polk County Sheriff On Outstanding Warrant
LAKELAND, Fla. – Willie Gulley, a 24-year-old resident of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) early Saturday morning, February 8th. Just after 3:00 a.m., deputies responded to Hyde Park Boulevard in Lakeland to locate Gulley, who had an active warrant for…
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Jalen Hurts Named Super Bowl LIX MVP
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…
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Eagles Dominate Chiefs In Super Bowl LIX, Claim Second Franchise Title
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…
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Dunedin Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck In Publix Parking Lot
DUNEDIN, Fla. – An 83-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in the Publix parking lot at 1491 Main Street in Dunedin. The incident occurred at approximately 3:03 p.m. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team…
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Lakeland Man Apprehended By Polk County Sheriff On Outstanding Warrant
LAKELAND, Fla. – Willie Gulley, a 24-year-old resident of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) early Saturday morning, February 8th. Just after 3:00 a.m., deputies responded to Hyde Park Boulevard in Lakeland to locate Gulley, who had an active warrant for…
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President Trump Proclaims First-Ever ‘Gulf Of America Day’ On Feb. 9
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed February 9, 2025, as the first-ever Gulf of America Day. The proclamation follows the president’s January 20 executive order, Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness, which officially renamed the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf…
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Trump Hits Highest Approval Rating Of His Presidency, CBS News Poll Shows
A new CBS News poll released on Sunday reveals that President Donald Trump has reached his highest approval rating across both of his terms, with 53% of voters approving of his leadership just weeks into his second term. The survey, conducted between February 5 and…
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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker Says Dems’ Plan To Beat Trump ‘Is Working’
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said Sunday on CNN that the Democratic Party’s plan to beat President Donald Trump “is working.” Democrats have struggled to settle on a message that will win over voters in the upcoming midterms, after Trump won both the Electoral College and…
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Zelenskyy Open To Deal With Trump To End Ukraine-Russia War, Offers Up Rare Earth Minerals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about striking a deal with former U.S. President Donald Trump to help end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, according to an interview with Reuters on Friday. Zelenskyy’s comments come as Trump, a leading contender for the 2024…
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Ocala Man Killed In Sumter County CR-475 Crash
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 62-year-old Ocala man was fatally injured early this morning after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross CR-475. The incident occurred at approximately 5:50 AM on February 9, 2025, north of CR-466. A GMC pickup truck, driven by…
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K-9 Leads To Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest In Florida
A routine traffic stop in Walton County turned into a significant drug bust thanks to the keen nose of a K-9 officer. On Tuesday, February 4th, a K-9 deputy with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle with a cracked windshield following too closely…
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ICE Arrests Deported Dominican National In Massachusetts On New Assault, Theft Charges
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Santor Aibar, a 56-year-old Dominican national, in East Boston on January 22nd. Aibar, who was previously deported, is now facing charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and shoplifting. Aibar has a history of criminal activity. He…
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Sleepy Suspect Steals Scooter, Sheets In Bizarre Florida Heist
A 33-year-old Florida man’s attempt to “scoot” out of a retail store with stolen bedsheets and a scooter landed him in jail. Wade Batey’s unusual heist took place recently at a Martin County store. Batey allegedly stole bedsheets and then, apparently deciding he needed a…
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Multi-Agency Operation Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Florida Murder Suspect
A months-long investigation culminated in the arrest of a man wanted on multiple felony warrants, including murder charges. On January 31, 2025, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Ocala Police Department (OPD) Intelligence Units, in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service, apprehended 22-year-old Dieuseul…
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USF Lifted The Curtain On Women’s Lacrosse And Put On Quite A Show
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…
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Tennessee, Connecticut Lawmakers Demand Accountability Over Ads On CSAM-Hosting Websites
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have sent urgent letters to several digital advertising platforms, including Amazon and Google, following a bombshell report revealing that their advertising technologies placed ads on a website known to host and distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material…
Sports
Jalen Hurts Named Super Bowl LIX MVP
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…
Eagles Dominate Chiefs In Super Bowl LIX, Claim Second Franchise Title
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…
USF Lifted The Curtain On Women’s Lacrosse And Put On Quite A Show
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…
New Orleans Ramps Up Security For Super Bowl LIX In Wake Of Recent Terrorist Attack
Security measures are being intensified in New Orleans as the city prepares to host Super Bowl LIX, just weeks after a deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement agencies are implementing an extensive security plan to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during…
Cops And Crime
K-9 Leads To Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest In Florida
A routine traffic stop in Walton County turned into a significant drug bust thanks to the keen nose of a K-9 officer. On Tuesday, February 4th, a K-9 deputy with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle with a cracked windshield following too closely…
ICE Arrests Deported Dominican National In Massachusetts On New Assault, Theft Charges
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Santor Aibar, a 56-year-old Dominican national, in East Boston on January 22nd. Aibar, who was previously deported, is now facing charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and shoplifting. Aibar has a history of criminal activity. He…
Cold Case
Pasco Sheriff: Missing 36-Year-Old Land O’Lakes Woman Has Been Located Safe
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…
Hillsborough County Deputies Seek Missing Woman Last Seen At Motel 6 In Tampa
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…
Pasco Sheriff’s Office: Missing 63-Year-Old Port Richey Woman, Joanne Fenton, Located Safe
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Joanne Fenton has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Joanne Fenton, a 63-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Fenton was last seen on February 3rd…
Florida Agriculture
Cracking The Burmese Python Code: New Data Zeroes In On Game-Changing Strategies
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,…
Citizen Science And Why It Matters, UF/IFAS Experts Explain
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…
Savor The Flavor, Pack In Some Nutrition This Florida Strawberry Season
You can taste them now – sweet, succulent strawberries. February and March mark the peak time for Florida strawberry production, and University of Florida experts point to several reasons consumers gobble up the juicy fruit. “Strawberries are tasty because they are sweet and slightly tangy.…
Politics
President Trump Proclaims First-Ever ‘Gulf Of America Day’ On Feb. 9
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed February 9, 2025, as the first-ever Gulf of America Day. The proclamation follows the president’s January 20 executive order, Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness, which officially renamed the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf…
Trump Hits Highest Approval Rating Of His Presidency, CBS News Poll Shows
A new CBS News poll released on Sunday reveals that President Donald Trump has reached his highest approval rating across both of his terms, with 53% of voters approving of his leadership just weeks into his second term. The survey, conducted between February 5 and…
Lottery
New York Woman Wins $1 Million While Visiting Florida
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…
Florida Woman Wins $2 Million From Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
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…
Florida Man Strikes Gold Claiming $1 Million Prize In Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Game
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,…
Florida Man Claims $2 Million Scratch-Off Prize After Publix Stop
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…