Edward James
With his scheduled execution just days away, condemned murderer Edward James has filed a last-minute appeal with the U.S. Supreme Cou [...]
Devon Mailhot and Evan Thompson
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two men early Sunday morning following a shooting spree from a pick [...]
Stay Active (File)
April marks Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is l [...]
Measles Vaccine (Unsplash)
A measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with the number of confirmed cases reaching [...]
Water Faucet (Unsplash)
A Florida Senate committee unanimously approved a sweeping bill Tuesday that would prohibit local gove [...]
Counterfeit cosmetics may contain chemicals known to cause cancer, acne, eczema, and other health issues.
U.S. Customs and Bor [...]
Healthy Lifestyle (Unsplash)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A free health fair is coming to St. Petersburg, offering residents a chanc [...]
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsb [...]
Hillsborough County Extension Offers Diverse April Workshops: From Trees To Cattle Nutrition
Brian Bahder demonstrates a technique for capturing hoppers in a variety of environments. UF/IFAS photography
The Hillsborough County Extension Se [...]
University Of Florida Researchers Create New App To Help Farmers Optimize Corn Irrigation
Corn Rows (Unsplash)
University of Florida researchers have developed a groundbreaking app designed to help farmers precisely manage irrigation fo [...]
Slightly Sweeter News For Florida Citrus: Production Estimates Edge Up, But Challenges Remain
Florida Oranges (US/IFAS)
Florida's beleaguered citrus industry received a sliver of positive news Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( [...]
Forest Service Taps Grassroots Partners To Combat Wildfires, Protect Public Lands
Malibu Wildfire (X)
Faced with unprecedented wildfire seasons and the monumental task of managing nearly 200 million acres of public land, the USD [...]
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Jason Farr
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - A 33-year-old Miami man has been cited for multiple wildlife violations after being caught spearfishing in a prohibited area and possessing an undersized lobster in the Upper Keys.
Eddy Reyes Lara received a mandatory notice to appear in court citation on Sunday.
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Summer Camp Source: Unsplash
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Get ready for a summer of fun! Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) is excited to announce registration for their 2025 Summer Day Camp, featuring seven weeks of activities including games, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips, and more.
This year, PRNR [...]
Gopher Tortoise (FWC)
With the arrival of spring, Florida's diverse wildlife is experiencing a surge in activity, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to issue important reminders to residents and visitors.
This seasonal increase in migration, breeding, feeding, and nesting activities significantly raises th [...]
$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR
Wilfredo Soto, 63, of Lutz, is celebrating a significant windfall after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery's [...]
Leonard Gilman (HCSO)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has issued a Silver Alert for 82-year-old Leonard Gilman, who went missing on [...]