HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) today arrested Michael Difabio, 58, a custodian at King High School, for possession of a firearm on school grounds. School administrators alerted HCSO’s STAR Team at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning after discovering a firearm…
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred this evening at the Publix located at 1295 S. Missouri Ave. At approximately 7:00 p.m., two suspects, described as a Black male and…
As recovery efforts from Hurricane Debby continue, the number of Florida residents without power has significantly decreased. Approximately 33,000 customers were still without electricity as of Wednesday just before noon, down from 100,000 the previous day. Jefferson County was hit the hardest, with over half…
A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy sprang into action Tuesday night, rescuing a 5-year-old boy with autism who had wandered from his home and into a nearby pond. Deputy Wes Brough responded to a call on Valmont Lane around 7:30 p.m. The child’s father reported the…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) today arrested Michael Difabio, 58, a custodian at King High School, for possession of a firearm on school grounds. School administrators alerted HCSO’s STAR Team at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning after discovering a firearm…
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred this evening at the Publix located at 1295 S. Missouri Ave. At approximately 7:00 p.m., two suspects, described as a Black male and…
As recovery efforts from Hurricane Debby continue, the number of Florida residents without power has significantly decreased. Approximately 33,000 customers were still without electricity as of Wednesday just before noon, down from 100,000 the previous day. Jefferson County was hit the hardest, with over half…
A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy sprang into action Tuesday night, rescuing a 5-year-old boy with autism who had wandered from his home and into a nearby pond. Deputy Wes Brough responded to a call on Valmont Lane around 7:30 p.m. The child’s father reported the…
Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of launching a significant cross-border attack into the Kursk region, marking what could be one of the largest Ukrainian incursions into Russian territory since the war began. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian troops attempted to breach Russian…
U.S. Senator Rick Scott, alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn and 21 other Republican colleagues, has called on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker to revise the association’s student-athlete policy to ensure only biologically female students can compete in women’s sports. In their letter, the…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County officials announced today that Morris Bridge Road, located in the northeast part of the county, will close Thursday morning, August 8th, due to rising water levels on the Hillsborough River. The closure will affect the section of Morris Bridge…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to a commercial structure fire on N. Falkenburg Rd. in Tampa this afternoon. At approximately 4:40 PM, multiple 911 callers reported an electrical smell and visible smoke emanating from a one-story commercial building. HCFR’s first…
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions announced today a four-year show-cause penalty for former Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh, stemming from recruiting violations committed during the COVID-19 dead period in 2021. The penalty effectively bans Harbaugh from college coaching until August 2028. The…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Board of Commissioners took major steps to enhance healthcare services for residents by approving three key measures on Tuesday. Expanding Addiction and Behavioral Health Services: The Board increased funding for Tri-County Human Services’ residential and outpatient treatment programs…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Two St. Petersburg police officers, Tyler Martnick and Zharia Smith, are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a man from a burning house on the night of August 5th. Responding to a hang-up call, the officers noticed smoke and heard cries…
AccuWeather meteorologists are urging preparedness as Tropical Storm Debby, currently a slow-moving system, is expected to evolve into a fast-moving rainmaker, bringing flooding rainfall along its 1,000-mile path from the Southeast to New England. “We are very concerned about the flooding threat extending all the…
TAMPA, Fla. – E Twiggs Street (between N Nebraska Ave and N Meridian Ave) will be fully closed for 24 hours a day from Friday, August 16th to Monday, August 19th, 2024. This closure is for Phase 1B of a construction project. Tampa makes significant…
Florida Governor DeSantis, alongside Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, visited areas impacted by Hurricane Debby to evaluate the damage and engage with residents and businesses about available recovery resources. “Activate Hope” is now live to assist Floridians in connecting with…
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at Tender Moments adult store on August 5, 2024. The incident took place around 2:37 a.m. at the store’s location on 13290 N. Cleveland Avenue. The suspect, who was captured…
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions announced today a four-year show-cause penalty for former Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh, stemming from recruiting violations committed during the COVID-19 dead period in 2021. The penalty effectively bans Harbaugh from college coaching until August 2028. The…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Richard White isn’t shy about telling you what he can do when he gets the football. You can call him a swifty- no, not the Taylor Swift kind —and a power runner. “When I need to be (powerful),…
Five pitchers combining to shut out the Astros on Sunday was the exclamation point to a current stretch in which the Rays have held the opposition to three or fewer runs in eight of the last nine games. In 15 games since the all-star break,…
TAMPA, Fla. – Offensive line coach Tyler Hudanick was in his office in the Selmon Center at 6:15 Thursday morning. He noticed Byrum Brown was already in the quarterback room preparing for the Bulls’ second preseason practice, which began about three hours later. Such is…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) today arrested Michael Difabio, 58, a custodian at King High School, for possession of a firearm on school grounds. School administrators alerted HCSO’s STAR Team at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning after discovering a firearm…
A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy sprang into action Tuesday night, rescuing a 5-year-old boy with autism who had wandered from his home and into a nearby pond. Deputy Wes Brough responded to a call on Valmont Lane around 7:30 p.m. The child’s father reported the…
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Neveah Lamaye has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Neveah Lamaye, a missing/runaway 13-year-old. Lamaye is 5’4”, around 173 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Lamaye was last seen on…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Derek Weaver has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were actively searching for Derek Weaver, a 44-year-old man who was reported missing. Read: Without A Trace: Erik Sol Patchin Vanished After Poetry Reading In…
LARGO, Fla. – Delia Curtis-Naughton, has been located and is safe, according to Largo Police Department. The Largo Police Department was seeking assistance in locating Delia Curtis-Naughton, a 63-year-old woman last seen today at 3 PM. Read: Without A Trace: Florida Woman, Abby Lynn Patterson,…
Former state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is set to become the chairman of the Board of Directors of Alico, Inc., a leading Florida citrus grower, the company announced Monday. Putnam, who has been a board member since 2020, will assume the chairman role in February,…
Precision agriculture made a giant leap since its emergence in the 1980s, fueled by the advent of satellite-based navigation and remote sensing technologies. GPS receivers installed on tractors and imaging sensors aboard spacecraft enabled mapping and measuring the key in-field variables (crop health, soil, terrain,…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wednesday the preservation of a Florida family farm through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. An approximately 1,449-acre portion of the Canaan Ranch, a 3,040-acre working tree farm in Gilchrist…
Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of launching a significant cross-border attack into the Kursk region, marking what could be one of the largest Ukrainian incursions into Russian territory since the war began. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian troops attempted to breach Russian…
U.S. Senator Rick Scott, alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn and 21 other Republican colleagues, has called on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker to revise the association’s student-athlete policy to ensure only biologically female students can compete in women’s sports. In their letter, the…
Calling all Monopoly fans and lottery enthusiasts! The Florida Lottery has unveiled a thrilling new series of Scratch-Off games – the MONOPOLY™ SECRET VAULT family! Five Games, Millions in Prizes: This exciting lineup features five games, each offering a chance to win big. With a…
Calling all NASCAR® enthusiasts and POWERBALL® players! The Florida Lottery just launched the 2024 NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ Bonus Play Promotion, your chance to win a VIP trip to the Championship Weekend and a shot at a cool $1 million! Here’s the exciting scoop: Read: Are…
Hyury Oliveira, a 19-year-old from Pompano Beach, has claimed a $640,000 lump sum prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game. Oliveira bought the lucky ticket at A & J Seabra Supermarket in Deerfield Beach, which received a $2,000 bonus…
Time is running out to claim a FANTASY 5® top prize worth $57,598.31 from the January 3, 2024 midday drawing. The Florida Lottery announced today that the winning ticket, purchased at Placita Supermarket in Daytona Beach, remains unclaimed with a deadline of Monday, July 1,…
Bucking a national trend of rising unemployment claims, Florida saw a decrease in new filings for the week ending June 29th. First-time unemployment claims in the state dipped slightly for the week ending June 29th, marking the first time since May that claims fell below…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for responsible adults to join their team as substitute school crossing guards! This vital program helps ensure the safety of elementary school children walking to and from school. Become a Hero in Your Community…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – The City of Zephyrhills Career Fair will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Zephyrhills Public Library. You can meet face-to-face with the City’s hiring team, discover insights about available opportunities, and even complete…
With Florida poised to release a May unemployment report on Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated that 7,597 first-time jobless claims were filed in the state during the week that ended June 15, down from a revised count of 8,900 claims during the previous…
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of homemade lobster bisque, a luxurious seafood soup that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in. This recipe captures the essence of classic lobster bisque, with its velvety texture, deep flavors, and chunks of succulent lobster meat.…
From fresh seafood to international flavors, Florida boasts a vibrant culinary scene with restaurants that have become synonymous with the state’s unique identity. Let’s take a tour of some of Florida’s most famous and beloved establishments: Joe’s Stone Crab, Miami Beach: A legendary institution since…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is now accepting applications for its new Community Food Grant Program, which aims to enhance health equity through improved food access. The program, funded with $1.179 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, will award up…
This cake gets its name likely from the cream cheese that makes it so rich and fluffy. It’s a delicious dessert with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of sweetness. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: Find more recipes in Tampa Free Press’s Good Eats section. Instructions: Tips:…