With the U.S. Supreme Court nearing its annual recess, justices are expected to rule in cases about social media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida. The social media ruling will likely decide whether Florida can carry out a 2021 state law…
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UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Launches New Award: Natural Recognition
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) has created a new award to honor homeowners who install and maintain yards that help protect Florida’s water and natural resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Natural recognition is an alternative to the Silver and Gold tiers of the landscaping program’s current recognitions and…
Officials In California Take Down No ‘U-Turn’ Signs Because Of Alleged Homophobia
Things in California just keep getting weirder. The Los Angeles City Council recently voted to remove “No U-turn” signs from streets in one community because they symbolize “homophobia,” according to the Daily Wire on Saturday. The signs were reportedly installed in the Silver Lake area…
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance Locks Up Big Win In Michigan As Possible Trump VP Pick
Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance was conservative activists’ top choice for former President Donald Trump’s running mate in November. The Ohio Republican captured 43% of the vote among 1,986 attendees at Turning Point Action’s “The People’s Convention” in Detroit. Event-goers were asked to select their…
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Florida Social Media, Gun Laws Await High Court Rulings
With the U.S. Supreme Court nearing its annual recess, justices are expected to rule in cases about social media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida. The social media ruling will likely decide whether Florida can carry out a 2021 state law…
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UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Launches New Award: Natural Recognition
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) has created a new award to honor homeowners who install and maintain yards that help protect Florida’s water and natural resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Natural recognition is an alternative to the Silver and Gold tiers of the landscaping program’s current recognitions and…
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Officials In California Take Down No ‘U-Turn’ Signs Because Of Alleged Homophobia
Things in California just keep getting weirder. The Los Angeles City Council recently voted to remove “No U-turn” signs from streets in one community because they symbolize “homophobia,” according to the Daily Wire on Saturday. The signs were reportedly installed in the Silver Lake area…
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Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance Locks Up Big Win In Michigan As Possible Trump VP Pick
Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance was conservative activists’ top choice for former President Donald Trump’s running mate in November. The Ohio Republican captured 43% of the vote among 1,986 attendees at Turning Point Action’s “The People’s Convention” in Detroit. Event-goers were asked to select their…
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Florida Gas Prices Hit Lowest Level In Four Months, But Relief May Be Short-Lived
Florida drivers have enjoyed three consecutive weeks of falling gas prices, reaching the lowest average of $3.25 per gallon since mid-February. This marks a 5-cent decrease from last week, a 25-cent drop from last month, and a 19-cent decrease compared to this time last year.…
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death Of Man After Body Found In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of an adult male discovered early Monday morning in the 1300 block of South 78th Street. Deputies responded to the scene shortly after 6:35 a.m. on June 17th, 2024, following reports of…
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Pinellas Park Police Cancel Purple Alert For Missing Man, Located Safe
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Kent Motta has been located and is safe. The Purple Alert has been canceled. The Pinellas Park Police Department was seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old Kent Motta. He was last seen in the Pinellas Park area, specifically the 6000…
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Florida Missing Child Alert Canceled For 12-Year-Old Makiya Cole, Child Is Safe
The Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Makiya Cole has been canceled; the child was located safe. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Makiya Cole, a 12-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall and…
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Full Road Closure On West Azeele St Between South Dale Mabry Highway And South Church Ave
TAMPA, Fla.– Beginning at 9 am today, all lanes on West Azeele Street will close between South Dale Mabry Highway and South Church Avenue as the Tampa Water Department conducts scheduled maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located in the…
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Discarded Fork DNA Leads To Arrest of Florida Man In 15-Year-Old New York City Cold Case Murder Of Uncle
A Florida man has been indicted in the 15-year-old cold case murder of his uncle in New York City, thanks to a breakthrough in DNA technology and a discarded plastic fork. Anthony Scalici, 41, of Boynton Beach, Florida, was indicted by a grand jury in…
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Tampa Bay Area Can Expect Scattered Thunderstorms And High Temps This Week
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay area residents can expect scattered thunderstorms throughout this week, with high temperatures hovering around 92 degrees Fahrenheit and lows around 78 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the region will experience a typical summer…
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Grand Jury Indicts Four Florida Cops In 2019 Shootout That Killed Innocent Bystanders
A Broward County grand jury has indicted four Florida police officers on manslaughter charges stemming from a 2019 shootout that resulted in the tragic deaths of a UPS driver and a bystander. The incident occurred in December 2019, when two armed robbers hijacked a UPS…
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Hillsborough County GOP Honors Former Florida Governor Bob Martinez With Lifetime Achievement Award
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Robert “Bob” Martinez, the 40th Governor of Florida and the first Hispanic governor in the state’s history, served from 1987 to 1991, leaving an indelible mark on Florida’s political landscape and environmental policies. The Hillsborough County Republican Party honored the former…
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Sheriff Releases Harrowing Bodycam Footage Of Deadly Scene In Tampa Overnight
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has released dramatic bodycam footage from a chaotic scene in Tampa last night, revealing the moment Deputy Shane McGough was shot in the leg. The video, captured by Deputy McGough himself, shows the rapid escalation of…
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2 Florida Teens Arrested For Dangerous TikTok “Door Kick Challenge”
SPRING HILL, Fla. – Two 15-year-old boys from Spring Hill are facing burglary charges after they admitted to kicking in the doors of multiple homes in the area as part of a dangerous TikTok trend called the “Door Kick Challenge.” Over the past two weeks,…
Sports
American Pickleball Tour Serves Up Excitement in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The American Pickleball Tour (APT) is making a splash in Winter Haven, bringing its unique blend of competition, camaraderie, and fun to the AdventHealth Fieldhouse. With two events already held this year and another slated for August, pickleball enthusiasts of all…
Listen: Sports Club Of Tampa Bay Hall Of Famer Steve Spurrier With Rock Riley
Legendary Football Coach Steve Spurrier tells it like it was meeting with Rock and a couple of media members before being inducted into the Sports Club of Tampa Bay’s Hall of Fame. Spurrier reminisced about his days as the quarterback for the winless expansion Tampa…
Tampa Bay Rays Take Series From Cubs Before Embarking On Nine-Game Trip
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – At least the Rays managed to take two of three from the mediocre Cubs after being swept by the Orioles. A great start from Taj Bradley appeared as though it would be wasted Thursday night. The Rays trailed 2-0 after six…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trimmer And Faster Thanks To Suh
TAMPA, Fla. – Bucs DT Vita Vea changed his off-season workouts and credits former Buc Ndamukong Suh for that. “There was a lot of early morning stuff, just grinding away,” Vea said. He (Suh) took me under his wing and just took care of me…
Cops And Crime
Discarded Fork DNA Leads To Arrest of Florida Man In 15-Year-Old New York City Cold Case Murder Of Uncle
A Florida man has been indicted in the 15-year-old cold case murder of his uncle in New York City, thanks to a breakthrough in DNA technology and a discarded plastic fork. Anthony Scalici, 41, of Boynton Beach, Florida, was indicted by a grand jury in…
Grand Jury Indicts Four Florida Cops In 2019 Shootout That Killed Innocent Bystanders
A Broward County grand jury has indicted four Florida police officers on manslaughter charges stemming from a 2019 shootout that resulted in the tragic deaths of a UPS driver and a bystander. The incident occurred in December 2019, when two armed robbers hijacked a UPS…
Cold Case
Pinellas Park Police Cancel Purple Alert For Missing Man, Located Safe
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Kent Motta has been located and is safe. The Purple Alert has been canceled. The Pinellas Park Police Department was seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old Kent Motta. He was last seen in the Pinellas Park area, specifically the 6000…
Florida Missing Child Alert Canceled For 12-Year-Old Makiya Cole, Child Is Safe
The Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Makiya Cole has been canceled; the child was located safe. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Makiya Cole, a 12-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall and…
Tampa Police Searching For 39-Year-Old Man, Last Seen On N. Massachusetts Ave
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are looking for 39-year-old Bryson Murice Porter, who was last seen at 2912 N. Massachusetts Ave at 3:00 pm on Saturday Police say that Porter made statements to harm himself and sent concerning texts to his family. Porter is approximately…
Florida Agriculture
UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Launches New Award: Natural Recognition
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) has created a new award to honor homeowners who install and maintain yards that help protect Florida’s water and natural resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Natural recognition is an alternative to the Silver and Gold tiers of the landscaping program’s current recognitions and…
Sweaty Cattle May Boost Food Security In A Warming World
Sweaty cows may not sound like the most exciting company, but in a warming world, researchers can’t get enough of them. When cattle are too hot, they tend to stop eating, said Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) professor…
Slight Uptick For Oranges, But Florida Citrus Woes Persist
With one leader saying it is on the “brink of a disaster,” Florida’s citrus industry is nearing the end of the 2023-2024 growing season showing relatively little growth from the previous hurricane-marred season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday released a monthly forecast that…
Politics
Florida Social Media, Gun Laws Await High Court Rulings
With the U.S. Supreme Court nearing its annual recess, justices are expected to rule in cases about social media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida. The social media ruling will likely decide whether Florida can carry out a 2021 state law…
Officials In California Take Down No ‘U-Turn’ Signs Because Of Alleged Homophobia
Things in California just keep getting weirder. The Los Angeles City Council recently voted to remove “No U-turn” signs from streets in one community because they symbolize “homophobia,” according to the Daily Wire on Saturday. The signs were reportedly installed in the Silver Lake area…
Lottery
Lucky Parents-To-Be Win $1,000,000 On Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that John Stanhill, 46, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Stanhill chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Stanhill purchased his winning ticket…
Florida Woman Wins $1 Million On $20 Cashword Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Anita Ervin, 61, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee. Ervin chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000.00. Ervin purchased her winning ticket…
Florida Man Wins $1 Million On $5 Lottery Scratch-Off From Publix In Winter Haven
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Carlos Cole, Sr., 53, of Winter Haven, claimed a $1 million top prize from the SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Cole chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,000.00. Cole purchased his…
Winning $214 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Florida
A lucky POWERBALL player in Florida won a whopping $214 million in the May 6 drawing! The winning ticket was purchased at Publix at 9050 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores. The winning ticket was purchased at Publix, located at 9050 Biscayne Boulevard. The winning numbers…
Job News
Florida Jobless Claims Increase
First-time unemployment claims in Florida jumped last week, with the state seeing its highest number since October 2022. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a report that estimated 8,709 initial unemployment claims were filed in Florida during the week ending June 8, up…
CareerEdge Launches Tuition-Free Auto Electrical Technician FastTrack Program
SARASOTA, Fla. – In a bid to address the growing demand for skilled auto electrical technicians, CareerEdge, the workforce development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has teamed up with Suncoast Technical College (STC) and local automotive service providers to offer a tuition-free…
Florida Jobless Claims Tick Up Slightly
Florida saw an uptick in first-time unemployment claims last week. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated that 6,920 jobless claims were filed in Florida during the week that ended June 1, up from a revised count of 6,276 during…
Pinellas County Government To Hold Career Fair On June 14
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Government will hold a Career Fair on Friday, June 14, from 1 – 4 p.m. at Florida Botanical Gardens (Magnolia Room), 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Hiring managers from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and Pinellas County Schools…
Good Eats
Rolling Out The Good News: Making Homemade Pasta Is Easier Than You Think
In a world dominated by convenience foods, a resurgence in homemade cooking has taken center stage. Among the culinary trends gaining momentum is the art of crafting fresh pasta from scratch. Contrary to popular belief, making pasta at home is not only achievable but also…
Classic Shakshuka Recipe: Beloved Israeli Dish
Shakshuka is a beloved Israeli dish, popular for its simplicity, vibrant flavors, and versatility. Shakshuka is a one-pan meal of eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce spiced with cumin, paprika, and often a hint of heat. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it is…
Rick’s Coffee House: It’s A God Thing
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Since the age of 14, Rick Smith has been a coffee enthusiast. About 30 years ago, his friend, for whom he’d created a successful marketing idea, bought Smith his first coffee maker, an Italian hand press. This marked the beginning…
Spread The Sunshine With Carolyn: Low-Carb Hot Dog Sauce Recipe
This is a recipe I experimented with this week. It was my Grandmother’s hotdog sauce recipe, but since I’m a type 1 diabetic, I tweaked it a little so it wouldn’t interfere with my blood sugar or my low-carb diet. I must admit it turned…