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”…
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…
Polk County Traffic Alert: Serious Crash Closes Ronald Reagan Parkway In Davenport
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A serious crash has closed a major roadway in Davenport, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident. The crash occurred around 6:45 PM this evening at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Meadow Green Drive. READ…
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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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Polk County Traffic Alert: Serious Crash Closes Ronald Reagan Parkway In Davenport
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A serious crash has closed a major roadway in Davenport, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident. The crash occurred around 6:45 PM this evening at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Meadow Green Drive. READ…
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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…
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Tampa Man Arrested For Elaborate Gas Theft Scheme In Spring Hill
SPRING HILL, Fla. – A Tampa man has been arrested in Hernando County after allegedly devising an elaborate scheme to steal gasoline from a Spring Hill gas station. 22-year-old Ruben Dario was taken into custody on Thursday night following a brief pursuit that ended near…
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Suspect In Plant City Armed Burglary Arrested In Lakeland: Hillsborough County Sheriff
PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Ervin Michael following an armed burglary incident in Plant City. The arrest was made possible through a coordinated effort involving the HCSO’s Aviation Unit and the Lakeland Police Department. The…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Calls Special Legislative Session On Immigration, Condos, And Hurricanes
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he is convening a special legislative session during the week of January 27 to tackle a range of pressing issues, including immigration policy, hurricane recovery efforts, condominium regulations, and the state’s ballot-initiative process. Governor DeSantis emphasized that the…
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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.…
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Florida, Alabama, And South Dakota Senators Target “Swatting” With Steep Penalties
Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) have introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act, legislation aimed at curbing the dangerous practice of “swatting.” The bill specifically targets false crime reports designed to provoke emergency law enforcement responses at…
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Hillsborough, Pinellas County Veterans Get Fast Track To Roadway Construction Careers With New Training Bootcamps
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Veterans in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties have a unique opportunity to jumpstart careers in roadway construction thanks to a new initiative by CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Two free training bootcamps will be offered, connecting veterans…
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Polk City Man Arrested After Attempting To Thwart Vehicle Repossession
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk City man faces multiple charges after allegedly resorting to violence and property damage to prevent the repossession of his vehicle. 34-year-old Minor Blanco Salas was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, January 10th, following an incident…
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Southbound I-275 Ramp To Eastbound I-4 Closing Tonight In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers heading south on Interstate 275 in Tampa should be prepared for a ramp closure tonight. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced that the southbound I-275 ramp to eastbound I-4 (Exit 45B) will be closed from 10:00 PM tonight, Monday,…
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Pasco Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Locating Missing New Port Richey Woman
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 33-year-old woman. April Sutliff was last seen on December 1st, 2024, around 12:00 PM in New Port Richey’s Brown Bear Lane area. Sutliff is described as…
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Man-Made Smuggling Tunnel Discovered In Texas On U.S.-Mexico Border
A man-made cross-border tunnel originating in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and breaching into El Paso’s storm drain system has been discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents. The tunnel, believed to be used by transnational criminal organizations for smuggling activities, was found during an inspection on January…
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
Tampa Man Arrested For Elaborate Gas Theft Scheme In Spring Hill
SPRING HILL, Fla. – A Tampa man has been arrested in Hernando County after allegedly devising an elaborate scheme to steal gasoline from a Spring Hill gas station. 22-year-old Ruben Dario was taken into custody on Thursday night following a brief pursuit that ended near…
Suspect In Plant City Armed Burglary Arrested In Lakeland: Hillsborough County Sheriff
PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Ervin Michael following an armed burglary incident in Plant City. The arrest was made possible through a coordinated effort involving the HCSO’s Aviation Unit and the Lakeland Police Department. The…
Cold Case
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Locating Missing New Port Richey Woman
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 33-year-old woman. April Sutliff was last seen on December 1st, 2024, around 12:00 PM in New Port Richey’s Brown Bear Lane area. Sutliff is described as…
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Needs Your Help Finding Missing Dade City Teen
DADE CITY, Fla – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy. Larry Dixon was last seen around 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 12th, in the Pinellas Avenue area of Dade City. READ: Pasco Planning Commission Votes…
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 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
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…
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”…
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…