PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Largo bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Ulmerton Road on Monday, December 23, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 2:48 PM, east of the Gateway Expressway. According to authorities, a 21-year-old woman from Miami Gardens…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recent recall of Costco eggs to its highest risk level, Class I, citing concerns over potential Salmonella contamination. This classification signifies a “reasonable probability” that consuming the recalled eggs could cause serious health consequences or even…
SEFFNER, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested John Steele, 34, a teacher at Jennings Middle School, following an investigation into an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student during gym class. On December 18, 2024, detectives were alerted to a gym class incident…
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. “The president is fine,” said Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff to CNN who first reported this story. “He…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Largo bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Ulmerton Road on Monday, December 23, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 2:48 PM, east of the Gateway Expressway. According to authorities, a 21-year-old woman from Miami Gardens…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recent recall of Costco eggs to its highest risk level, Class I, citing concerns over potential Salmonella contamination. This classification signifies a “reasonable probability” that consuming the recalled eggs could cause serious health consequences or even…
SEFFNER, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested John Steele, 34, a teacher at Jennings Middle School, following an investigation into an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student during gym class. On December 18, 2024, detectives were alerted to a gym class incident…
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. “The president is fine,” said Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff to CNN who first reported this story. “He…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured while fighting for Russia in the western Kursk region. The revelation came after a briefing from General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Kyiv’s top military commander, regarding the ongoing battle…
An Alabama man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in the 2022 fentanyl poisoning death of Thomas Gleason, 26, during a bachelor party in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The incident occurred on May 14, 2022, when Walton County Sheriff’s Office…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to bring “destruction” to Ukraine in response to a drone attack on the city of Kazan, located roughly 620 miles from the frontlines of the ongoing conflict. The attack, which Russia described as “massive,” targeted a luxury apartment building,…
Deez-Nuts Kroll, the 43-year-old Wisconsin man who gained notoriety for his unusual name, has been sentenced to probation and fined after a violent incident involving his daughter and her boyfriend. Kroll was arrested earlier this year following a confrontation at his Green Bay residence. Police…
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Hernando County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Spring Hill man on multiple charges related to the possession of child pornography. The investigation began on October 16th, 2024, when detectives received information about an individual possessing child sexual abuse material. The suspect…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg detectives have arrested Zymere Darden-Williams, 16, in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Tomohnd Newkirk. Darden-Williams has been charged with second-degree murder, according to authorities. On December 18, 2024, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to reports of…
St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson expressed outrage Monday after President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of Ricardo Sanchez Jr. and Daniel Troya, who were convicted of murdering a West Palm Beach family on Florida’s Turnpike in 2006. “Where is the justice for the…
President Joe Biden commuted the death sentence of an inmate who murdered a federal prison guard the day after the 30th anniversary of the horrific act. Inmate Anthony Battle struck Correctional Officer D’Antonio Andrew Washington in the head with a hammer three times, leading to…
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), alleging its failure to adequately regulate wastewater discharges contributed to manatee deaths in the Indian River Lagoon, will proceed to trial. U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza rejected the state’s…
Florida Republicans have solidified a significant voter registration advantage over Democrats, holding a lead of more than 1.13 million voters, according to data released by the Florida Division of Elections. As of November 30, 2024, the Republican Party of Florida reported 5,633,700 active registered voters,…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death on the porch of a residence Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 9400 block of North Brooks Street just after 7:30 AM on…
TAMPA, Fla. – Future student-athletes attending USF might want to learn about the collegiate career of Mac Harris. It is not that the linebacker’s stats have lit up box scores the past few years, though he has lit up many ball carriers in 2024. Rather,…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers renew their heated rivalry on Sunday at Amalie Arena. The two teams faced off in a thrilling first-round playoff series earlier this year, with the Panthers emerging victorious. Both teams have strong offensive firepower, led…
TAMPA, Fla. – Much of the build-up among Gator Nation heading into Friday afternoon’s Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane swirled around quarterback DJ Lagway. After all, it was the true freshman who was a savior of sorts in starting the final six games of the regular…
A Florida appeals court on Thursday denied a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for a rehearing in a legal battle with Florida State University (FSU) over issues including sports media rights and the university’s potential departure from the conference. The ACC sought a…
An Alabama man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in the 2022 fentanyl poisoning death of Thomas Gleason, 26, during a bachelor party in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The incident occurred on May 14, 2022, when Walton County Sheriff’s Office…
Deez-Nuts Kroll, the 43-year-old Wisconsin man who gained notoriety for his unusual name, has been sentenced to probation and fined after a violent incident involving his daughter and her boyfriend. Kroll was arrested earlier this year following a confrontation at his Green Bay residence. Police…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Molly Curnutte, who has been missing since December 9th. Curnutte was last seen in the Radio Road area of Naples in Collier County. She is described as 5’6″…
With Christmas just two days away, a Michigan woman is desperately seeking answers in the disappearance of her mother, Sharon Marie Cleaveland, who vanished from Daytona Beach three months ago. 57-year-old Cleaveland was last seen on September 18th at her residence at 1105 Hillcrest Drive,…
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Mariah Tillery has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are actively searching for Mariah Tillery, a 24-year-old woman who was last seen on December 16 in the Causeway Boulevard area of…
Hurricane Milton caused agricultural production losses with an estimated value between $190.4 million and $642.7 million in Florida, according to a preliminary report by the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP). The report is based on a diverse set of baseline data and surveys UF/IFAS…
Florida’s citrus industry, once a cornerstone of the state’s economy and identity, is facing a steep decline, according to a new report by Florida TaxWatch. The report, The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry, sheds light on the challenges threatening the sector, including diseases, natural…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of the application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, inviting farmers and ranchers to apply for easements aimed at preserving working agricultural operations. Landowners can submit applications online through January 29, 2025, as…
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. “The president is fine,” said Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff to CNN who first reported this story. “He…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured while fighting for Russia in the western Kursk region. The revelation came after a briefing from General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Kyiv’s top military commander, regarding the ongoing battle…
The Florida Lottery announced a string of exciting wins last week, with four lucky players claiming million-dollar prizes from various Scratch-Off games. These winners, hailing from across the state, joined the ranks of instant millionaires after their purchases turned small investments into life-changing payouts. Winter…
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has soared to a staggering $862 million for tonight’s drawing, marking the largest prize ever offered in December. The jackpot has rolled over 28 times since the September 13, 2024, drawing, generating excitement among players nationwide. Florida residents have the chance…
A lucky Florida man is $815,000 richer after claiming a top prize from the Florida Lottery’s $50,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game. Moises Hernandez, 69, of Miami, won $1,000,000 and opted to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment. He purchased his…
The Florida Lottery announced two new millionaires as winners of recent Scratch-Off games. Both winners claimed their prizes this week, joining the ranks of the state’s instant millionaires. Natwar Patel Wins Big with 500X THE CASH Natwar Patel, 67, of Ponte Vedra Beach, claimed a…