LAKELAND, Fla. – If you haven’t heard the news, Bonnet Springs Park has officially become a new addition to Lakeland! After its opening day on October 22, 2022, it has become a hit among local college students and families. “My favorite part was that there…
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Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman is pleased to announce the sheriff’s office is hosting its 6th annual holiday toy drive benefitting the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida’s Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program, and two new partner organizations. The initiative was launched in 2017 when…
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Everyone has heard of those elves who sit on shelves, keeping eyes on kiddos, and reporting their behavior back to Santa Claus. But do you recall the most famous crime-fighting elf of all? Grady Judd, the Sheriff on a Shelf! He does what the other…
Read More Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd: Santa’s Sheriff On A Shelf
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently assisting The Florida Highway Patrol on a crash involving a single vehicle vs. pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries. Clark Road is down to one lane eastbound and one westbound. “We are asking motorists…
Read More One Person Dead In Pedestrian Crash On Clark Road In Sarasota
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was re-elected this evening to another four-year term as the state’s chief legal officer. “Thank you to the millions of voters who participated in our state’s open and transparent election process. I am honored to represent all…
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The $1.9 billion Powerball drawing was delayed Monday night because a participating lottery had issues processing sales, officials told the Associated Press. Powerball says the drawing is still delayed, and winning numbers will likely not be known until later Tuesday morning “Powerball has strict security…
Read More Powerball Drawing Delayed Due To Issue Processing Sales, Numbers Not Likely Until Tuesday
As expected, Florida gas prices increased last week, following the expiration of the state’s gas tax holiday on November 1st. The price fluctuations varied by region. In Tampa, filling stations were seen going from around $3.05 per gallon on Halloween to $3.35 by the end…
Read More Average Gas Price In Florida Jumps 17 Cents Following Tax Holiday Expiration
TAMPA, Fla. – CareerSource Tampa Bay will host a job fair dedicated to employing Veterans on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Cordelia B Hunt Center located in Al Lopez Park 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614. To…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk State Volleyball was represented with three selections to the All-Suncoast Conference team on Thursday night. Kaila Ru, third-year sophomore and team captain was named to the first team. The New Zealand native and middle blocker led Polk State in many…
Read More Polk State Volleyball’s Ru, Guerreiro, Mostardini Named All-Suncoast
TAMPA, Fla. – Arguing that the case is of “great public importance,” the University of South Florida on Monday urged the state Supreme Court to take up a dispute about fees collected from students for services that were not provided because of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read More USF Urges Justices To Hear COVID Shutdown Case