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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A West Palm Beach man is behind bars in Polk County after allegedly grooming a 14-year-old girl online and traveling to meet her for sex. 22-year-old Emerick Priddy was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies found him in a parked car…
Judge Aileen Cannon granted the Department of Justice (DOJ) permission on Monday to release the first volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigations into former President Donald Trump. The report focuses on Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, the…
A sense of urgency grips Los Angeles County as firefighters brace for the return of dangerous wildfire conditions. Despite days of battling devastating wildfires that have already claimed 24 lives and destroyed thousands of structures, the situation is expected to worsen this week with the…
California Democratic lawmakers are pushing a controversial proposal to allocate $50 million from the state budget to combat policies from the incoming Trump administration and protect illegal migrants from deportation, even as the state grapples with one of the most devastating and costly wildfire disasters…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Honduran man residing illegally in the United States was arrested in Polk County late Saturday night following a Lakeland hit-and-run crash. 34-year-old Maynor Martinez Trejo was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly causing a rear-end…
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – An 86-year-old Bushnell woman was killed in a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer on State Road 50 in Hernando County on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred around 1:49 PM at the intersection of SR-50 (Cortez Blvd) and US-301. According…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a health alert for Skyway Beach due to the presence of red tide. This alert follows water sample analysis conducted on January 8th, 2025, which confirmed the presence of Karenia…
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…
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is now under fire as the state grapples with a migrant crisis and alarming incidents at state-funded shelters. In the wake of a Dominican national’s arrest for drug and weapons charges at a shelter, Healey has ordered a comprehensive review of…
The Republican Party of Florida continues to expand its dominance in voter registration, further solidifying its position as the leading political force in the Sunshine State. Data released Friday by the Florida Division of Elections reveals that, as of December 31, the GOP now boasts…
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…
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…
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.…
TAMPA, Fla. – Bucs QB Baker Mayfield is having a record-breaking season, but Mayfield is focused on his team with one goal, and that is to beat the Commanders Sunday and advance in the playoffs. However, the game is going. “Mentality for us, find any…
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…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A minor traffic accident in Lakeland escalated into a tense confrontation involving a firearm, ultimately leading to the arrest of one of the drivers. The incident unfolded on December 29, 2024, in Lakeland at the intersection of 1st Street NW and…
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…
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…
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’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, 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…
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…
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…
Judge Aileen Cannon granted the Department of Justice (DOJ) permission on Monday to release the first volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigations into former President Donald Trump. The report focuses on Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…