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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Florida Missing Child Alert: 12-Year-Old Makiya Cole
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Makiya Cole, a 12-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall and 100 pounds. She was last seen in the area of the 1000th block of Colyer Street…
Pinellas Park Police Department Needs Your Help Locating Missing Man
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old Kent Motta. He was last seen in the Pinellas Park area, specifically the 6000 block of 112th Ave N at 10 pm on June 15th, 2024, and is…
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,…
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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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Florida Missing Child Alert: 12-Year-Old Makiya Cole
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Makiya Cole, a 12-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall and 100 pounds. She was last seen in the area of the 1000th block of Colyer Street…
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Pinellas Park Police Department Needs Your Help Locating Missing Man
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old Kent Motta. He was last seen in the Pinellas Park area, specifically the 6000 block of 112th Ave N at 10 pm on June 15th, 2024, and is…
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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,…
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Child Involved In Texas Bank Heist: FBI Urges Public To Help Find Suspect
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed a bank in Fort Worth while accompanied by a small child. The incident occurred on June 6th, 2024, at the First Convenience Bank branch located inside…
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Illegal Immigrant Charged In Rape And Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin
Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, has been arrested and charged with the rape and murder of Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five from Bel Air. Morin’s body was discovered on the Ma & Pa Trail on August 6, 2023, after…
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Florida Sens. Rubio & Scott Lead GOP Effort Slamming Trump ‘Show Trial’ In NYC, Accuse Biden Admin Of Destroying Constitution
Florida Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott were among more than two dozen GOP lawmakers who slammed the “show trial” of former President Donald Trump and its threat to constitutional protections for all Americans. The group, led by Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, also…
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Homosassa Cyclist Killed In Collision With Pickup Truck On CR-490
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 36-year-old Homosassa man riding a Lectric bike (e-bike) was fatally struck by a Dodge Ram on CR-490 near South Lantana Way on Saturday at around 11:57 p.m. The driver of the Ram, a 75-year-old Lecanto man, was traveling eastbound when…
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Left-Wing Mag Seeks To Sell Notion That Trump Is In Trouble With Voters In Florida
Newsweek on Sunday promoted the narrative that former President Donald Trump is “at risk” of losing Florida in November, even as it admitted deep in its piece that Trump is burying his opponent, according to other polls. Newsweek hyped a new poll by Florida Atlantic…
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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…
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Tragedy Strikes Tampa Neighborhood As 19-Year-Old Shoots Parents, Injures Deputy
TAMPA, Fla. – A horrifying scene unfolded in a Tampa neighborhood late Saturday night when 19-year-old Christos Alexander allegedly shot and killed his parents before turning his weapon on responding deputies, injuring one. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 14000 block of Cactus…
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Industry Groups, States Launch New Legal Challenges Against EPA Emissions Rule, EV Mandate
A second wave of lawsuits has been filed against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new emissions rule, which aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Industry groups and multiple states have expressed concerns about the feasibility and economic impact of the mandate, arguing…
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Biden’s Gaza Aid Scheme Faces Yet Another Massive Setback
A $230 million floating pier the Biden administration constructed on the Gaza coast to deliver humanitarian aid will temporarily be removed to prevent damage from high seas, U.S. officials announced Friday. President Joe Biden’s promised pier has been marred by logistical problems, security concerns and weather-related setbacks…
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Hernando County Jail Inmate Dies After Altercation
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – On Saturday, a male inmate from the Hernando County Detention Center passed away at a local hospital. The inmate had been hospitalized following an altercation with another inmate at the detention center on June 14, 2024. The incident is currently under…
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Tampa Teen Arrested After Stabbing At Walmart
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police arrested an 18-year-old man after a stabbing incident at the Walmart located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Officers responded to a reported altercation inside the store at 1:39 pm, which escalated when Jhustin Viloria-Jimenez allegedly pulled out a knife…
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
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,…
Child Involved In Texas Bank Heist: FBI Urges Public To Help Find Suspect
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed a bank in Fort Worth while accompanied by a small child. The incident occurred on June 6th, 2024, at the First Convenience Bank branch located inside…
Cold Case
Florida Missing Child Alert: 12-Year-Old Makiya Cole
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Makiya Cole, a 12-year-old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall and 100 pounds. She was last seen in the area of the 1000th block of Colyer Street…
Pinellas Park Police Department Needs Your Help Locating Missing Man
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old Kent Motta. He was last seen in the Pinellas Park area, specifically the 6000 block of 112th Ave N at 10 pm on June 15th, 2024, and is…
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
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…
Meet Berkley Barnes: From Shy 4-H Mini-Member To Legislative Change Agent
How does a shy youth grow into a confident and inspirational young leader advocating for legislative change at the state level? For Berkley Barnes, a 17-year-old St. Lucie resident and 4-H member, the journey entailed participation in the robust Florida 4-H youth development program, combined…
Politics
Florida Sens. Rubio & Scott Lead GOP Effort Slamming Trump ‘Show Trial’ In NYC, Accuse Biden Admin Of Destroying Constitution
Florida Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott were among more than two dozen GOP lawmakers who slammed the “show trial” of former President Donald Trump and its threat to constitutional protections for all Americans. The group, led by Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, also…
Left-Wing Mag Seeks To Sell Notion That Trump Is In Trouble With Voters In Florida
Newsweek on Sunday promoted the narrative that former President Donald Trump is “at risk” of losing Florida in November, even as it admitted deep in its piece that Trump is burying his opponent, according to other polls. Newsweek hyped a new poll by Florida Atlantic…
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…