Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a bill that could have made it easier for officials to choose electric cars when buying vehicles for government fleets. The bill (SB 284) would have directed officials making decisions about buying government vehicles to consider the “lowest…
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With Rep. Keith Truenow, R-Tavares, and Rep. Kristen Arrington, D-Kissimmee, running for the Senate in 2024, two more candidates have emerged to seek their House seats. Clermont Republican Michael Levine opened a campaign account this week to try to succeed Truenow in Lake County’s House…
Read More Lake And Osceola County Seats Draw Candidates
An inmate in Florida has received an additional sentence after threatening to kill a federal judge and his family. Curtis Brown, 35, Indian River, to one year and three months in federal prison, to follow the completion of his 30-year state sentence, for threatening to…
Read More Inmate In Florida Picks Up Additional Time After Threatening Life Of Federal Judge
TAMPA, Fla. – Jackylin Bonifacio, 38, Tampa, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison for distribution of heroin and fentanyl, resulting in death. Bonifacio pleaded guilty on February 12, 2021. The court previously sentenced her codefendant, Leslie Pagan, to 20…
Read More Tampa Woman Gets Over 4 Years For Distribution Of Heroin, Fentanyl Resulting In Death
Following confirmation of a positive test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in Holmes County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) have scheduled a public meeting in Bonifay. The meeting will…
Read More FWC, FDACS To Conduct Public Meeting To Discuss Chronic Wasting Disease In North Florida
TAMPA, Fla. – Summer temperatures reaching the upper 90s are being felt across the Tampa Bay area and the team at ZooTampa at Lowry Park is finding ways to keep its animals cool amid the surging heat. The Zoo’s animal care professionals have added cooling…
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LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Kaylynn Watson, a missing/runaway 17-year-old girl. Watson is 5’5”, around 115 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen around 3:35 p.m. on June 25 in the 2800 block of…
Read More Pasco Deputies Searching For Missing-Runaway Teen Last Seen In Land O’ Lakes
Looking for the perfect way to unwind this summer? The Tampa Bay area in Florida might just be your ideal destination. Brimming with pristine beaches, vibrant local culture, and tranquil parks, this gem on the Gulf Coast offers many ways to relax and revel in…
Read More 10 Great Ways To Relax And Enjoy The Summer In The Tampa Bay And The Surrounding Area
Just days before the change is slated to take effect, a Leon County circuit judge Tuesday refused to block part of a new state law that will prevent government employees from having union dues deducted from their paychecks. Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh rejected a…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on July 3rd. “I am proud to recognize our state employees for their service to Floridians,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Following an historic legislative session, where we enshrined medical freedom, secured school choice expansion,…
Read More Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Closed On July 3rd