A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order limiting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing certain Treasury Department payment records, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over government oversight and data privacy. The ruling, handed down by Judge Colleen…
Florida Senator Bryan Avila (D-39) has introduced a new bill aimed at increasing transparency in political polling. The proposed legislation, 2025 SB 528, would require political polls conducted in the state to clearly disclose their sponsors and funding sources. The bill seeks to ensure that voters…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Pasco County fire truck responding to a fatal crash was struck by another vehicle Wednesday evening, resulting in injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Little Road. A Honda pickup truck, driven by…
TAMPA, Fla.- The 2nd Annual Skyway Family Fun Day is set to take place this Saturday, February 8th, at the Skyway Sports Complex in Tampa. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., promises a day of fun for the whole family with…
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order limiting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing certain Treasury Department payment records, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over government oversight and data privacy. The ruling, handed down by Judge Colleen…
Florida Senator Bryan Avila (D-39) has introduced a new bill aimed at increasing transparency in political polling. The proposed legislation, 2025 SB 528, would require political polls conducted in the state to clearly disclose their sponsors and funding sources. The bill seeks to ensure that voters…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Pasco County fire truck responding to a fatal crash was struck by another vehicle Wednesday evening, resulting in injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Little Road. A Honda pickup truck, driven by…
TAMPA, Fla.- The 2nd Annual Skyway Family Fun Day is set to take place this Saturday, February 8th, at the Skyway Sports Complex in Tampa. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., promises a day of fun for the whole family with…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake Wales man’s attempt to evade detection while driving a stolen vehicle came to an end in Frostproof late Wednesday night. Just before midnight, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a white Dodge Journey that had been reported stolen out…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Two drivers sustained minor injuries in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Odessa that involved an overturned vehicle colliding with an apartment building. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 3:56 p.m. at the intersection of State Road…
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A Clearwater man was arrested on Tuesday after detectives uncovered evidence of child pornography and sexual activity involving animals during an investigation into illicit online activity. Anthony Bisio, 66, faces charges of Possession of Child Pornography and Sexual Activity Involving Animals, according…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Two people were killed in a fiery crash on Little Road in New Port Richey Wednesday around 7:00 pm. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Dodge Ram pickup truck, driven by a 27-year-old Port Richey man, was traveling southbound on…
A group of U.S. Senators, led by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), has introduced the Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act, a bill aimed at increasing penalties for individuals who attempt to intimidate or influence Supreme Court Justices and other federal judges. The legislation comes in response to…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility have intercepted a massive shipment of narcotics, seizing over $19.8 million worth of methamphetamine and $144,500 worth of heroin. The drugs were cleverly concealed within a shipment of cucumbers and jalapeños.…
At the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping executive order aimed at combating anti-Christian bias and religious persecution across the United States. The order, to be implemented in conjunction with Attorney General Pam Bondi, establishes a new task force…
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…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old Eagle Lake man was arrested Wednesday evening after a confrontation with Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies. At approximately 9:22 p.m. on February 5th, a deputy observed Henry Austin Allen walking in the area of Cooley Road and Fruitland Park…
LECANTO, Fla. – Veterans in the Lecanto area will soon have greater access to healthcare with the construction of a new, larger Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic. The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital announced the project, which is expected to be completed in Winter 2027.…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will recognize the dedicated service of its school crossing guards with a special ceremony on Friday, February 7th, in observance of School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. The event will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the…
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…
In a collaborative effort to protect fans from counterfeit merchandise, authorities have seized over $39.5 million worth of fake sports merchandise ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The announcement was made in a joint press conference with the National Football League (NFL) and the National Intellectual…
TAMPA, Fla. – On a Saturday morning in late-October, Ben Fletcher received a call from multiple members of the USF men’s basketball team. The message was clear: they needed to be together, they needed to practice and they needed to get at it right away.…
TAMPA, Fla. – With Super Bowl LIX excitement building, the city of Tampa is shining a spotlight on its own homegrown champion, Deliah Autry, a three-time gold medalist with the United States Women’s National Flag Football Team. Autry, 29, is a former Tampa Parks and…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake Wales man’s attempt to evade detection while driving a stolen vehicle came to an end in Frostproof late Wednesday night. Just before midnight, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a white Dodge Journey that had been reported stolen out…
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A Clearwater man was arrested on Tuesday after detectives uncovered evidence of child pornography and sexual activity involving animals during an investigation into illicit online activity. Anthony Bisio, 66, faces charges of Possession of Child Pornography and Sexual Activity Involving Animals, according…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Delroy Carridice has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are actively searching for Delroy Carridice, a 41-year-old man who has been reported missing. Carridice was last seen on February 1st…
LAND O’LAKES, Fla. – Jonathan Samuel has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. PREVIOUS REPORT: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jonathan Samuel, a 16-year-old who has been reported missing and is considered a…
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – 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 around 11 a.m. in the Hammock Road area of Port Richey, Florida. She is described…
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,…
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…
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.…
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order limiting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing certain Treasury Department payment records, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over government oversight and data privacy. The ruling, handed down by Judge Colleen…
Florida Senator Bryan Avila (D-39) has introduced a new bill aimed at increasing transparency in political polling. The proposed legislation, 2025 SB 528, would require political polls conducted in the state to clearly disclose their sponsors and funding sources. The bill seeks to ensure that voters…
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…
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,…
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…
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has revealed over $65 million in resort enhancements designed to elevate the guest experience. The upgrades, which rolled out this month, include the reopening of the Fresh Harvest Buffet, a new premium gaming area, and newly renovated…