Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds said Friday on Newsmax that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is getting a taste of its own medicine as the Trump administration launches a full-scale audit. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aide Gavin Kliger visited the IRS headquarters Thursday to assess…
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North Carolina, Massachusetts Lawmakers Intro Bill To Address Biological, Chemical Weapons AI Threats
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act today, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the potential risks posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of biological or…
Founder Of Cryptocurrency Token “CluCoin” Sentenced In Florida
The founder of CluCoin, a cryptocurrency token project based in Miami, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for defrauding investors and using their funds for online gambling. Austin Michael Taylor, 41, of Sykesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in August 2024.…
Severe Storms, Life-Threatening Flooding Threaten Mississippi, Kentucky And Tennessee Valleys
A powerful storm system is wreaking havoc across the lower Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee valleys this weekend, bringing a dangerous combination of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and torrential rainfall that could lead to catastrophic flooding. “The severe weather event has the potential to produce multiple tornadoes…
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Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Says IRS Gets Taste Of Its Own Medicine As DOGE Launches Audit
Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds said Friday on Newsmax that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is getting a taste of its own medicine as the Trump administration launches a full-scale audit. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aide Gavin Kliger visited the IRS headquarters Thursday to assess…
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North Carolina, Massachusetts Lawmakers Intro Bill To Address Biological, Chemical Weapons AI Threats
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act today, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the potential risks posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of biological or…
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Founder Of Cryptocurrency Token “CluCoin” Sentenced In Florida
The founder of CluCoin, a cryptocurrency token project based in Miami, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for defrauding investors and using their funds for online gambling. Austin Michael Taylor, 41, of Sykesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in August 2024.…
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Severe Storms, Life-Threatening Flooding Threaten Mississippi, Kentucky And Tennessee Valleys
A powerful storm system is wreaking havoc across the lower Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee valleys this weekend, bringing a dangerous combination of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and torrential rainfall that could lead to catastrophic flooding. “The severe weather event has the potential to produce multiple tornadoes…
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Clearwater High School Teen Dies After Crash With Vehicle While Riding Bike
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A 16-year-old bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a crash with a vehicle in Clearwater on Friday morning. The Clearwater Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident, which occurred at the intersection of Keene Road and Cleveland Street around 6:38…
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St. Petersburg Firefighters, Lifeguards Make A Splash For Water Safety
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and the city’s Parks and Recreation Aquatics Department teamed up this past weekend for their 6th Annual Firefighter and Lifeguard Car Wash Fundraiser, raising over $1,000 to support free swim lessons for local children. The event, held…
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Missing Child Alert: Search Underway For Jaydon Jones In North Port
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing child. Jaydon Jones was last seen leaving his residence in North Port on foot around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Jaydon was wearing a white…
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The Left’s Sue-Everything-That-Moves Strategy May End Up Delivering Trump Ultimate Victory
Judges placing temporary holds on Trump’s actions may ultimately help him achieve his bigger goals. A flood of lawsuits against early Trump administration moves, which have led judges to temporarily block Trump’s spending freeze and force health agencies to reinstate pages removed from their websites, have only created…
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Authorities In Florida Arrest Illegal Alien On Child Exploitation Charges, Rescue Child From Home
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest of Greyton Rodriguez Rocha, 32, an illegal alien from Nicaragua, on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and illegal use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony. During the execution…
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Fort De Soto Park’s North Beach Reopens After Hurricane Recovery
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Fort De Soto Park’s North Beach will reopen to the public on Monday, February 17th, marking a major phase of the park’s reopening following the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “We appreciate the patience of our residents and visitors as…
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5 Juveniles Arrested In Connection With Assault At Davis Island Dog Park In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police have arrested five juveniles in connection with an assault that occurred at the Davis Island Dog Park on Thursday evening, February 13th, 2025. The incident involved two juvenile victims who were reportedly attacked by the suspects while inside a truck.…
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44 Arrested In Florida Operation Targeting Sexual Offenders Using Online Dating Apps
A yearlong joint operation led by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Tampa Police Department (TPD), and the United States Marshals Service (USMS) has resulted in the arrest of 44 sexual offenders and predators who violated Florida’s registration laws by creating unreported online…
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DHS Slashes 405 Jobs In DEI And Non-Essential Roles For Savings Of $50 Million
In a significant move to cut federal spending and increase accountability, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reduced its workforce by 405 employees. The bulk of the cuts came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which saw over 200 positions eliminated, followed by…
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Backed By CENTCOM, Iraqi Forces Eliminate Five ISIS Operatives In Airstrike
Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), with support from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, conducted a successful airstrike near Rawa, Iraq, on February 12th, killing five ISIS operatives. The airstrike targeted a location where the ISIS operatives were gathered. A post-strike assessment confirmed the deaths of the…
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Florida Highway Patrol Arrests Wrong-Way DUI Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel On I-75
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A wrong-way driver was arrested for DUI early this morning after being found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle on Interstate 75 near the Hillsborough, Pasco County line. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), troopers received a report…
Sports
Rays Embracing Away From The Trop Challenges
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Off the field the news concerning the Tampa Bay Rays is about whether or not a new stadium will be built and the Rays having to play in a minor league ballpark, Steinbrenner Field this season. But Rays skipper Kevin Cash says…
Upbeat Mood At Rays Camp Despite Stadium Drama, Says Rock Riley
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla – Amid ongoing discussions about the challenges of playing at Steinbrenner Field due to hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays are focusing on what they can control: preparing for the upcoming season. Rock Riley, reporting from Rays Camp in Port Charlotte,…
Florida State University Urges Supreme Court To Reject ACC’s Request In Media Rights Lawsuit
Florida State University (FSU) is pushing back against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in a legal battle over sports media rights. The university filed a response on Wednesday urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject the ACC’s request to pause a lawsuit filed by FSU.…
USF Must Get Past Disappointing Loss Before Hosting Memphis; Kameren Wright Turning The Corner
TAMPA, Fla. – With No. 14 Memphis visiting the Yuengling Center on Thursday evening followed by Sunday afternoon’s game at UAB, which is second in the American behind the Tigers, the Bulls needed to take care of business against Wichita State in a game that…
Cops And Crime
Founder Of Cryptocurrency Token “CluCoin” Sentenced In Florida
The founder of CluCoin, a cryptocurrency token project based in Miami, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for defrauding investors and using their funds for online gambling. Austin Michael Taylor, 41, of Sykesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in August 2024.…
Authorities In Florida Arrest Illegal Alien On Child Exploitation Charges, Rescue Child From Home
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest of Greyton Rodriguez Rocha, 32, an illegal alien from Nicaragua, on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and illegal use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony. During the execution…
Cold Case
Missing Child Alert: Search Underway For Jaydon Jones In North Port
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing child. Jaydon Jones was last seen leaving his residence in North Port on foot around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Jaydon was wearing a white…
Genetic Genealogy Testing Identifies 1997 Florida ‘John Doe’ As Ryan L. Stone
A John Doe whose remains were found in a wooded area of DeBary in 1997 has been identified as Ryan L. Stone, thanks to advancements in forensic genetic genealogy testing. Stone, who was 22 years old when he was last seen by his family in…
Purple Alert Issued For Missing Endangered Woman In Brooksville
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing endangered woman. A Purple Alert has been issued for Catherine Nicole Allen, who was last seen leaving her residence on Powell Road in Brooksville early this morning. Allen…
Florida Agriculture
University Of Florida Researchers Develop New Model To Predict Invasive Species Spread
Science tells us invasive species are always on the move. Scientists face a challenge in simulating their spread and further predicting where they will go next. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why…
Florida’s Citrus Industry Faces Further Decline As Production Forecast Drops Again
Florida’s struggling citrus industry received another blow on Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revised its production forecast for the current season downward. The latest report projects that Florida will produce just 11.5 million boxes of oranges this season, a significant drop from…
Trust In Scientific Experts Key To Public Support For AI In Agriculture, UF/IFAS Study Finds
Trust in scientific experts – even more than understanding their work – is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. The finding is among conclusions reached by a new UF/IFAS study exploring Americans’ perceptions of AI-supported food and agriculture systems. “This…
Politics
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Says IRS Gets Taste Of Its Own Medicine As DOGE Launches Audit
Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds said Friday on Newsmax that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is getting a taste of its own medicine as the Trump administration launches a full-scale audit. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aide Gavin Kliger visited the IRS headquarters Thursday to assess…
North Carolina, Massachusetts Lawmakers Intro Bill To Address Biological, Chemical Weapons AI Threats
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act today, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the potential risks posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of biological or…
Lottery
Jacksonville Woman Wins Top Prize In $2,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier Bonus Play Drawing
The Florida Lottery has announced the lucky winners of the $2,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier Bonus Play Drawing held on February 11, 2025. Elizabeth Williams from Jacksonville is the top prize winner, taking home a whopping $50,000. In addition to the grand prize winner, 21 other…
New York Woman Wins $1 Million While Visiting Florida
A New York woman’s visit to Florida turned into a million-dollar win after she purchased a winning scratch-off ticket in Deerfield Beach. Lynn Lamanno, 58, of Sayville, New York, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Lamanno chose…
Florida Woman Wins $2 Million From Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
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…
Florida Man Strikes Gold Claiming $1 Million Prize In Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Game
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,…