An Ohio man serving time for kidnapping and rape has been sentenced to an additional 30 years in federal prison for threatening a Florida judge and his family, and for assaulting a federal employee while in custody. Wayne Andrew Miller, 41, of Lucasville, Ohio, pleaded…
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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls ‘Visceral’ Response To CEO’s Murder A ‘Warning’
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren excused the outrage at the healthcare industry many Americans have expressed following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Tuesday. Thompson was shot dead outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, with authorities arresting Luigi Mangione — an Ivy League graduate…
Russia To Supply Fighter Jets To North Korea Amid Strengthening Military Ties
Russia has struck a significant military deal with North Korea, agreeing to supply MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troop deployments to aid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The revelation was made by US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) commander Admiral Samuel Paparo…
Florida Man Finds Religion… In Stealing Church Mail In Missouri And Illinois
A Florida man apparently reversed the concept of “giving to the church,” admitting in court to stealing checks from church mailboxes in Missouri and Illinois. Lourdes Mario Anton, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of mail theft on Tuesday. It seems Anton and a juvenile…
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Ohio Kidnapper And Rapist Gets 30 Years For Threatening Florida Judge, Assaulting Federal Employee
An Ohio man serving time for kidnapping and rape has been sentenced to an additional 30 years in federal prison for threatening a Florida judge and his family, and for assaulting a federal employee while in custody. Wayne Andrew Miller, 41, of Lucasville, Ohio, pleaded…
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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls ‘Visceral’ Response To CEO’s Murder A ‘Warning’
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren excused the outrage at the healthcare industry many Americans have expressed following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Tuesday. Thompson was shot dead outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, with authorities arresting Luigi Mangione — an Ivy League graduate…
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Russia To Supply Fighter Jets To North Korea Amid Strengthening Military Ties
Russia has struck a significant military deal with North Korea, agreeing to supply MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troop deployments to aid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The revelation was made by US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) commander Admiral Samuel Paparo…
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Florida Man Finds Religion… In Stealing Church Mail In Missouri And Illinois
A Florida man apparently reversed the concept of “giving to the church,” admitting in court to stealing checks from church mailboxes in Missouri and Illinois. Lourdes Mario Anton, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of mail theft on Tuesday. It seems Anton and a juvenile…
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Trump’s Aggressive Agenda Prioritizes Extending Tax Cuts As Wall Street Optimism Runs High
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to retake the presidency on January 20th, his administration is signaling an ambitious agenda, including sweeping tax reforms, economic growth initiatives, and deregulation efforts. While optimism on Wall Street and among his supporters runs high, concerns remain about the timeline…
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Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Eustis Leaves One Dead, Road Closed
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A devastating hit-and-run crash in Lake County has claimed the life of an adult female and left several others injured. The crash occurred around 1:47 PM on State Road 44 and Forest Ridge Road in Eustis. According to preliminary investigations by…
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Florida Man Fuels Georgia’s Opioid Crisis: Gets 15 Years For Distributing Deadly Fentanyl
A Florida man who flooded a south Georgia community with enough fentanyl to kill its entire population has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Larry B. Taylor, 59, of Jacksonville, Florida, was a key player in a massive drug trafficking operation known as…
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CENTCOM: US General Oversees Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon, Discusses Regional Security
General Michael Kurilla, commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), visited Beirut today to oversee the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and to discuss regional security concerns. General Kurilla met with General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, and…
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Tampa’s Billy Quarantillo Excited To Be Co-Main At UFC FIGHT NIGHT At AMALIE Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – Never in a million years did Tampa featherweight Billy Quarantillo actually believe he’d be the co-main event at Amalie Arena when he first turned pro in mixed martial arts close to 15 years ago. But that’s the case Saturday night at UFC FIGHT…
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Rock Riley: Bucs Guard Cody Mauch And Rock’s Stories
TAMPA, Fla. – Bucs starting right guard Cody Mauch has come a long way in just his second season. How long did it take to shed the coming from a small school (North Dakota State) in the NFL? Why has he been able to take…
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Strong Momentum: Americans Show High Confidence In President Trump’s Second Term Agenda
New data reveals strong momentum for President Donald J. Trump, his cabinet nominations, and his agenda for his second term. Just six weeks after his decisive electoral victory, President Trump is in a stronger position than ever to implement the sweeping changes that Americans voted…
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FBI Director Christopher Wray To Resign As Biden Administration Comes To An End
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he plans to step down at the conclusion of the Biden administration, as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January. “After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the Bureau is for…
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“Snarky” Lawyer’s Boast Backfires: Florida Man Rearrested On Polk County Murder Charge
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County man is back behind bars on a felony murder charge after his case was reopened, thanks in part to his own lawyer’s “snarky and braggadocios” press release celebrating the initial dismissal of charges. 32-year-old Robert Cruceta-Pimentel was rearrested…
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Zelenskyy Praises Trump’s Determination To End Russia’s War In Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Speaking after their recent meeting in Paris, Zelenskyy lauded Trump’s “strong resolve” and decisiveness, emphasizing the need for global unity to defeat Moscow’s aggression. Zelenskyy’s…
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Record-Breaking Net Migration Marks Biden’s Tenure After Killing Trump-Era Border Policy
President Joe Biden’s administration has overseen the highest level of net migration in U.S. history, underscoring the scale of the border crisis that has defined much of his tenure. According to a New York Times analysis of border data, annual net migration averaged 2.4 million…
Sports
Tampa’s Billy Quarantillo Excited To Be Co-Main At UFC FIGHT NIGHT At AMALIE Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – Never in a million years did Tampa featherweight Billy Quarantillo actually believe he’d be the co-main event at Amalie Arena when he first turned pro in mixed martial arts close to 15 years ago. But that’s the case Saturday night at UFC FIGHT…
Rock Riley: Bucs Guard Cody Mauch And Rock’s Stories
TAMPA, Fla. – Bucs starting right guard Cody Mauch has come a long way in just his second season. How long did it take to shed the coming from a small school (North Dakota State) in the NFL? Why has he been able to take…
USF Football Actual Home Attendance In 2024
TAMPA, Fla. – Thanks to Hurricane Milton, USF’s date with Memphis was moved from Friday evening, October 11, at Raymond James Stadium to the following Saturday afternoon at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. That resulted in five games played at RJS this season instead of six.…
Gasparilla Bowl Participants Florida Gators, Tulane Green Wave Have Quite A History
TAMPA, Fla.– It has been 40 years since Florida and Tulane met on the gridiron. Yet, the teams share a history. It is one that traverses the timeline of Southern college football, and includes Tampa, where they will play once again. The Gators (7-5/4-4 SEC)…
Cops And Crime
Ohio Kidnapper And Rapist Gets 30 Years For Threatening Florida Judge, Assaulting Federal Employee
An Ohio man serving time for kidnapping and rape has been sentenced to an additional 30 years in federal prison for threatening a Florida judge and his family, and for assaulting a federal employee while in custody. Wayne Andrew Miller, 41, of Lucasville, Ohio, pleaded…
Florida Man Finds Religion… In Stealing Church Mail In Missouri And Illinois
A Florida man apparently reversed the concept of “giving to the church,” admitting in court to stealing checks from church mailboxes in Missouri and Illinois. Lourdes Mario Anton, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of mail theft on Tuesday. It seems Anton and a juvenile…
Cold Case
Pasco Sheriff’s Deputies Search For Missing New Port Richey Woman
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are actively searching for Dena Michael, a 37-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Michael was last seen on Thursday, December 7, around 10:30 p.m., in the Glen Oaks Avenue area of New Port Richey. She…
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing 33-Year-Old Alexander Mathis
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Alexander Mathis, a 33-year-old man who was reported missing late Friday night. Mathis was last seen on December 6 around 11 p.m. in the Snook Circle area of Land…
Florida Missing Child Alert For 17-Year-Old Girl In Key West Canceled, Located Safe
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – This is a cancellation to the Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated for Kariya Celestin, she has been located and is safe. Previous Report: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Florida MISSING CHILD Alert for 17-year-old Kariya Celestin.…
Florida Agriculture
UF/IFAS Field Days: Boosting Agricultural Knowledge For Florida Growers
Billie Rooney and her husband, Scott, run a 40-acre farm near Live Oak, where they grow blueberries, blackberries, and sunflowers and raise livestock. Farming is a second career for the Rooneys. So, they had a lot to learn. She and hundreds of other farmers and…
Florida Senator Reintroduces Farmworker Housing Bill After DeSantis Veto
After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a proposal in June aimed at addressing housing for migrant farmworkers, Republican Senator Jay Collins has reintroduced the measure for the 2025 legislative session. The proposed bill, SB 84, seeks to prevent local governments from obstructing the construction of…
University Of Florida Tops Nation In Agricultural Sciences Research For 6th Consecutive Year
The University of Florida has once again proven its dominance in agricultural sciences and natural resources research, securing the top spot in the nation for the sixth year in a row. According to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey,…
Politics
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls ‘Visceral’ Response To CEO’s Murder A ‘Warning’
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren excused the outrage at the healthcare industry many Americans have expressed following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Tuesday. Thompson was shot dead outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, with authorities arresting Luigi Mangione — an Ivy League graduate…
Russia To Supply Fighter Jets To North Korea Amid Strengthening Military Ties
Russia has struck a significant military deal with North Korea, agreeing to supply MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for North Korean troop deployments to aid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The revelation was made by US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) commander Admiral Samuel Paparo…
Lottery
Clearwater Woman Wins $1 Million In Florida Lottery Crossword Cash Scratch-Off Game
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Krista Hyde, a 37-year-old from Clearwater, is celebrating a major windfall after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH scratch-off game. Hyde chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $652,665.60. She purchased…
Florida Man Strikes Gold With $1 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off Game
A Florida man is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH scratch-off game. Walter Sheard of Ponte Vedra Beach opted to receive his winnings as a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000. He purchased the lucky…
Florida Woman Finds Her Fortune With $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Win
A lucky Florida woman turned a $20 scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $1 million prize, the Florida Lottery announced. Judith Carter, 57, of West Palm Beach, claimed her winnings from the GOLD RUSH LEGACY game at the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. She opted for…
Florida Man’s Luck Turns To Cash: $1 Million Lottery Win
A lucky Florida man is $1 million richer after winning big on a $50 Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Peter Dziadul, 54, claimed his prize from the 500X THE CASH game at the Lottery’s Tampa District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time…