In a major win for the Seminole Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to upend a 30-year, multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida. The Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge filed by two pari-mutuel companies. The…
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Tampa Electric Proposes Rate Hike For 2025, Citing Increased Demand And Investment
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Electric (TECO) has filed a proposal with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking an increase in customer rates starting in 2025. The company attributes the proposed hike to rising customer demand, infrastructure investments, and the need to transition to cleaner…
Juneteenth Closures For Hillsborough County Offices, Facilities
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County government offices and most facilities will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no regular solid waste collection on Wednesday, June 19, (including garbage, recyclables, and yard waste) in the unincorporated Hillsborough County…
Tennessee Sen. Blackburn, Connecticut Sen. Blumenthal Praise Surgeon General Urging Warning Labels On Social Media
In a bold move to address the growing mental health crisis among young Americans, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called on Congress to require social media platforms to display prominent warning labels akin to those found on tobacco products. Citing alarming evidence…
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US Supreme Court Turns Down Florida Sports Betting Challenge In Win For Seminole Tribe
In a major win for the Seminole Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to upend a 30-year, multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida. The Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge filed by two pari-mutuel companies. The…
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Tampa Electric Proposes Rate Hike For 2025, Citing Increased Demand And Investment
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Electric (TECO) has filed a proposal with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking an increase in customer rates starting in 2025. The company attributes the proposed hike to rising customer demand, infrastructure investments, and the need to transition to cleaner…
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Juneteenth Closures For Hillsborough County Offices, Facilities
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County government offices and most facilities will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no regular solid waste collection on Wednesday, June 19, (including garbage, recyclables, and yard waste) in the unincorporated Hillsborough County…
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Tennessee Sen. Blackburn, Connecticut Sen. Blumenthal Praise Surgeon General Urging Warning Labels On Social Media
In a bold move to address the growing mental health crisis among young Americans, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called on Congress to require social media platforms to display prominent warning labels akin to those found on tobacco products. Citing alarming evidence…
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Heartworm Disease: A Year-Round Threat For Florida Dogs
Florida’s warm and humid climate provides an ideal environment for mosquitoes, making it a hotbed for heartworm disease in dogs. This potentially fatal parasitic infection is a significant concern for pet owners throughout the state. Heartworm disease is transmitted through mosquito bites. Infected mosquitoes carry…
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Protecting The Florida Coastline: Senators Rubio, Colleagues Challenge Army Corps
Florida’s coastal communities have long faced the threat of devastating hurricanes, with the state’s vulnerable shorelines and low-lying areas bearing the brunt of these powerful storms. In recent years, a troubling development has emerged – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has adopted a…
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspect In June 4 Tampa Homicide
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office today announced the arrest of Dayhan Ruenes Vinet, 32, in connection with the murder of Yalexander Jimenez Felipe, 47. The homicide occurred in Tampa on June 4, 2024. At 6:34 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call…
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Jose Siri Coming Through In Clutch For Tampa Bay Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A stretch of not only noticeable improvement at the plate, but clutch hitting by Jose Siri commenced May 29 at Tropicana Field against Oakland. His ninth-inning single off Michael Kelly scored Amed Rosario to give the Rays a 4-3 win and…
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Maryland Sheriff Links ‘Porous Border’ to ‘Preventable’ Rape And Murder Of Mom Of 5
In a strongly worded statement, Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler has attributed the murder of a local mother of five to the nation’s “porous southern border.” The alleged perpetrator, an illegal immigrant, has been charged with the killing. The victim, Rachel Morin, was discovered on…
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Country Music Icon George Strait Makes History, Shatters U.S. Concert Attendance Record
Country music icon George Strait has once again cemented his status as the “King of Country,” breaking the all-time U.S. concert attendance record with a monumental performance at Kyle Field on Saturday night. An astounding 110,905 fans filled the Texas A&M University stadium, surpassing the…
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Tropical Rainstorm Threatens Mexico And South Texas As Second System Forms Off Florida’s East Coast
A tropical rainstorm is currently moving towards Mexico and South Texas, bringing heavy rain and the potential for flooding. Meanwhile, a second disturbance is brewing off Florida’s East Coast, posing an additional threat to the region. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring both…
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Trump Suggests Old-School Tariffs Could Replace Income Tax As Prime Source Of Federal Revenue
Former President Donald Trump, whose controversial view on raising tariffs on China was recently vindicated after President Joe Biden kept the levies intact, is now looking at an old-school use of tariffs. The presumptive Republican nominee has called for tariffs – or taxes on goods…
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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…
Sports
Jose Siri Coming Through In Clutch For Tampa Bay Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A stretch of not only noticeable improvement at the plate, but clutch hitting by Jose Siri commenced May 29 at Tropicana Field against Oakland. His ninth-inning single off Michael Kelly scored Amed Rosario to give the Rays a 4-3 win and…
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…
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
US Supreme Court Turns Down Florida Sports Betting Challenge In Win For Seminole Tribe
In a major win for the Seminole Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to upend a 30-year, multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida. The Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge filed by two pari-mutuel companies. The…
Tennessee Sen. Blackburn, Connecticut Sen. Blumenthal Praise Surgeon General Urging Warning Labels On Social Media
In a bold move to address the growing mental health crisis among young Americans, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called on Congress to require social media platforms to display prominent warning labels akin to those found on tobacco products. Citing alarming evidence…
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…