Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023–24, which continues to make vital investments in public safety. These investments include salary increases for correctional officers, enhancements to officer safety, and tools to combat the flow of fentanyl…
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District Board In Florida Opens Door To Whistleblowers
The new district board in Florida that oversees Walt Disney World properties on Wednesday approved a whistleblower policy. The policy, according to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, is intended to provide guidance to employees and other people with “knowledge of unlawful activity, misfeasance, or…
Read More District Board In Florida Opens Door To WhistleblowersTemple Terrace Receives State Funding For EOC
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 on June 15. Included in this spending package is $4.5 million for a hardened Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the City of Temple Terrace. This Center will…
Read More Temple Terrace Receives State Funding For EOCMan Ejected From SUV Before Vehicle Bursts Into Flames In Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a single-vehicle crash shortly after 1:30 am Wednesday in the northbound lanes of U.S. 19 at Sunset Point Road. Police say a 2016 Honda Pilot crashed into the divider and burst into flames.…
Read More Man Ejected From SUV Before Vehicle Bursts Into Flames In ClearwaterHillsborough County To Host Massive Regional Dog-Adoption Event
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Residents from communities across Tampa Bay looking to adopt a dog can choose from more than 500 dogs from eight municipal and county shelters at one convenient location Friday through Sunday, June 23-25. The dogs will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped,…
Read More Hillsborough County To Host Massive Regional Dog-Adoption EventTampa Police Searching For Gunman Who Shot And Killed Man On E. Yukon Street
TAMPA, Fla. – A man is dead, and a suspect is on the run after a shooting in a Tampa neighborhood Tuesday. Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 800 block of E. Yukon St just after 6:00 pm Tuesday evening.…
Read More Tampa Police Searching For Gunman Who Shot And Killed Man On E. Yukon StreetPolk County Sheriff Warns Florida Businesses Of ‘Kratom’ Sales Law Going Into Effect July 1
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is warning businesses of the deadline for a new law on kratom that prohibits the sale and distribution to those under 21 years of age. The law goes into effect in Florida on July 1, 2023.…
Read More Polk County Sheriff Warns Florida Businesses Of ‘Kratom’ Sales Law Going Into Effect July 1Florida Man Wanted For Sexual Battery Of A Child, Killed In A Deputy-Involved Shooting
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. – A suspect in Florida wanted for sexual battery of a child was killed during an incident with Highlands County deputies early Tuesday morning. 31-year-old Matthew Dillon Owens dies in the incident. No deputies were injured as a result of the shooting.…
Read More Florida Man Wanted For Sexual Battery Of A Child, Killed In A Deputy-Involved ShootingFlorida Murder Suspect Named ‘Pooh Bear’ Arrested After Sunday Slaying
HAINES CITY, Fla. – A Haines City murder suspect has been arrested after a fatal shooting on Sunday. Through a collaborative effort with Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Haines City Police arrested 22-year-old Kristavion Jacoi Harris, the man involved in a fatal shooting on Sunday. Harris…
Read More Florida Murder Suspect Named ‘Pooh Bear’ Arrested After Sunday SlayingUtah Boy With Special Needs Experiences His Dream Vacation In Florida
A Utah boy was recently granted a dream from the Sunshine Foundation for a family trip to Central Florida’s Theme Parks. Lincoln Kemper lives with the challenges of having low-functioning (Level 3) autism. “We have returned from the amazing gift that Lincoln had been granted.…
Read More Utah Boy With Special Needs Experiences His Dream Vacation In Florida