HOLIDAY, Fla. – Leeland Diaz has been found and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 12-year-old boy. Leeland Diaz was last seen around 5:15 p.m.…
An activist threatened opponents of biological men in women’s restrooms, saying that it was time to “arm up” in an April 2023 video that resurfaced on social media that hinted at fatal consequences for those who try to stop men from entering a women’s restroom.…
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers heading north on I-75 in Tampa will encounter a detour Sunday night as crews work on a new overhead sign structure. From 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, to 4:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25, all northbound I-75 traffic will be…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Police have identified the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night at the Three Brothers Market located at 1040 16th St. S. An arrest warrant has been issued for 28-year-old Anthony Jamal Wright on charges of second-degree murder. READ:…
HOLIDAY, Fla. – Leeland Diaz has been found and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 12-year-old boy. Leeland Diaz was last seen around 5:15 p.m.…
An activist threatened opponents of biological men in women’s restrooms, saying that it was time to “arm up” in an April 2023 video that resurfaced on social media that hinted at fatal consequences for those who try to stop men from entering a women’s restroom.…
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers heading north on I-75 in Tampa will encounter a detour Sunday night as crews work on a new overhead sign structure. From 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, to 4:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25, all northbound I-75 traffic will be…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Police have identified the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night at the Three Brothers Market located at 1040 16th St. S. An arrest warrant has been issued for 28-year-old Anthony Jamal Wright on charges of second-degree murder. READ:…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Water Resources has issued a precautionary boil water notice for approximately 427 customers in the Northwest drinking water system near West Hillsborough Avenue and West Longboat Boulevard. The notice affects customers in the Longboat and Little River areas who…
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida sharply criticized the Biden administration after it refused to allow Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify at a U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) hearing on threats to the…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their campaign in southern Lebanon, aiming to degrade Hezbollah’s military capabilities and infrastructure. The operation comes in response to sustained rocket and drone attacks launched by Hezbollah into northern Israel since October 2023, which forced thousands of Israeli…
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – The Palm Beach County community is grieving the loss of two deputies who died in a car crash on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Sheriff Ralph Waller were killed in the tragic accident. Corporal Paez dedicated…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced an extension of the 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational fishing season, adding 17 extra days for anglers to enjoy Florida’s waters. This extension allows families and visitors to continue fishing for red snapper throughout the holiday season, coinciding with…
A Florida man is a millionaire thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket. Charles Larocco, 67, of Tamarac, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Larocco purchased the winning $5 ticket at Oakland Shell in Sunrise and chose to…
A Florida man and an Indian national have been found guilty of human smuggling charges related to a tragic incident where a family of four Indian migrants froze to death while attempting to cross the US-Canada border during a blizzard in 2022. Steve Shand, 50,…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A homicide victim who remained unidentified for over five decades will finally receive a proper burial thanks to the efforts of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and community partners. Mack Lavelle Proctor, murdered on May 17, 1972, was laid to…
TAMPA, Fla. – R.J. Perry and his fellow offensive linemen enjoy a meal together every Thursday evening. The camaraderie typically takes place over a cookout or at Hooters, spending a few hours chatting about anything that comes to mind. According to Perry, sophomore Cole Skinner…
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a robbery at the Keys Federal Credit Union. Shannon Joseph Gayton was taken into custody without incident shortly after authorities arrived at the scene. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the credit…
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he will not rejoin Congress in January following his withdrawal from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Speaking Friday with Charlie Kirk, Gaetz confirmed his decision to step away from Capitol Hill after serving since 2016.…
TAMPA, Fla. – R.J. Perry and his fellow offensive linemen enjoy a meal together every Thursday evening. The camaraderie typically takes place over a cookout or at Hooters, spending a few hours chatting about anything that comes to mind. According to Perry, sophomore Cole Skinner…
COLUMBUS, OH. – The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a heartbreaking 7-6 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Despite a strong offensive performance that saw six different Lightning players score goals, including Brayden Point’s power-play tally and Nikita Kucherov’s 900th…
TAMPA, Fla. – The University of South Florida volleyball team swept the major awards in the American Athletic Conference, marking a significant achievement for the program. Head coach Jolene Shepardson was named Coach of the Year, Maria Clara Andrade earned Player of the Year, and…
The Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a pivotal case addressing the interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and its application to gender identity in sports. Twenty-four states, led by Alabama and Arkansas, have submitted an amicus brief…
A Florida man and an Indian national have been found guilty of human smuggling charges related to a tragic incident where a family of four Indian migrants froze to death while attempting to cross the US-Canada border during a blizzard in 2022. Steve Shand, 50,…
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old man was arrested on Friday after a robbery at the Keys Federal Credit Union. Shannon Joseph Gayton was taken into custody without incident shortly after authorities arrived at the scene. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the credit…
HOLIDAY, Fla. – Leeland Diaz has been found and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 12-year-old boy. Leeland Diaz was last seen around 5:15 p.m.…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A homicide victim who remained unidentified for over five decades will finally receive a proper burial thanks to the efforts of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and community partners. Mack Lavelle Proctor, murdered on May 17, 1972, was laid to…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 48-year-old man. Michael Robinson was last seen on Sunday, November 17th, around noon in the 21000 block of State Road 54 in Lutz. Robinson is 6 feet 1…
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts. Once a nonnative species gets into an environment, it is often too late…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the allocation of $47 million in state and federal funding to preserve agricultural lands and protect vital natural resources in the Peace River Valley. The funding, part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, will secure…
The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Helene have an estimated value between $40.3 million and $162.2 million, 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…
An activist threatened opponents of biological men in women’s restrooms, saying that it was time to “arm up” in an April 2023 video that resurfaced on social media that hinted at fatal consequences for those who try to stop men from entering a women’s restroom.…
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida sharply criticized the Biden administration after it refused to allow Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify at a U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) hearing on threats to the…
A Florida man is a millionaire thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket. Charles Larocco, 67, of Tamarac, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Larocco purchased the winning $5 ticket at Oakland Shell in Sunrise and chose to…
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A Kissimmee man is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Andres Hoyos, 40, purchased his winning ticket from Key Food Supermarket on Fortune Road in Kissimmee. The lucky retailer will receive…
A lucky woman from Foley, Alabama, is $10 million richer after hitting the jackpot on a Florida Lottery Scratch-Off ticket! Jessica Callihan, 47, claimed the top prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH LEGACY game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings…
The Florida Lottery announced that Richard Molk of Ocala has claimed a $500,000 jackpot prize from the August 13, 2024, JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY™ drawing! Molk chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $315,605.00. He purchased his lucky Quick Pick ticket at…
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Pasco County is looking for talented individuals to join its team! The Pasco County Human Resources Department will be hosting a career fair on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at the Pasco County Utilities Building in Land O’ Lakes. This is…
Want to help your community rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton? FEMA is hiring! Over 600 positions are available in Gainesville, Melbourne Beach, Sarasota, and Tallahassee. FEMA’s “Local Hire” program employs local residents to assist in disaster recovery efforts, providing crucial support to their own…
Hurricane Milton, which struck Florida on October 9th, has had a significant impact on the state’s job market. The U.S. Department of Labor reported a sharp increase in unemployment claims for the week ending October 19th, with 10,574 initial claims filed. This marks the highest…
Despite Hurricane Helene’s impact on Florida, the number of unemployment claims filed in the state surprisingly decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that 5,367 initial claims were filed in Florida during the week ending September 28th, down from 6,454 the previous week.…
Dry rubs are essential for turning simple cuts of meat into flavorful BBQ dishes. A balanced mix of spices and herbs enhances the meat’s natural taste while adding new layers of flavor. These rubs have a long history and now reflect a range of local…
Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M…
TAMPA, Fla. – This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will update this as soon as the new date is released. Hillsborough County Extension Service is hosting a special cooking event for military families newly stationed at MacDill…
Red Lobster, previously struggling and undergoing a turnaround after filing for bankruptcy, has now targeted an additional 23 locations for closure. Three of those locations are in Florida. The company, which once boasted over 700 restaurants globally, began its journey in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida.…