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June 11, 2020 By: Press Release WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced today that Jacksonville, Florida has been selected as the host city to celebrate the re-nomination of President Donald J. Trump. The selection of Jacksonville comes after Governor Roy Cooper refused…
Read More RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel Announces Jacksonville, Florida as Host City to Celebrate President Trump’s Acceptance of Nomination
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report APOLLO BEACH – There have been a plethora of rally’s and protests in the past couple of weeks, this Sunday is a different kind of rally. Named the Trump 2020 Birthday Bash or Trumptilla, Sherri Gerland, of Apollo Beach,…
Read More Rally This Sunday in Apollo Beach, By Boat, for Trump
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA – Hillsborough County Commissioner filed to run for District 6 in Hillsborough County today. Commissioner Murman said to The Free Press today, “Our community deserves a commissioner who will bring people together to find solutions. We are tired…
Read More Sandy Murman to run against Kemp for Hillsborough County Commission District 6
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida’s K-12 schools to reopen in the fall at “full capacity.” Thursday, Gov. DeSantis announced state recommendations for a return to on-campus instruction in the upcoming school year, saying final plans for exactly if and…
Read More Gov. Ron DeSantis Plans to ‘fully open’ Florida’s K-12 Schools in the Fall
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying hundreds of looters who broke into a Walmart store and more than $100,000 worth in merchandise. On Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 9:10 p.m., a…
Read More *VIDEO* HCSO Search For Walmart Looters, Requesting Public Assistance
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report and Press Release Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried held a press conference to announce the June 15 reopening of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Tallahassee regional licensing office. In addition to the reopening, the FDACS Division of Licensing online…
Read More Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Reopening of Tallahassee Regional Office, Return of Online Concealed Weapons Licensing
June 11, 2020 By: Sarah McCormick RIVERVIEW – Paul Medel Lee, 48 years old, of 9322 River Rock Lane in Riverview, was arrested and booked into the Hillsborough County Jail at 4:12 PM Wednesday, June 10th. Lee has been charged with the following: Lewd or…
Read More Riverview Man Charged with Traveling to Meet a Minor
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report The 2020 Republican National Convention will begin on Monday, August 24th, and ends on Thursday, August 27, but where it will take place is the question. “While no final decision has been made by the RNC we understand Jacksonville is a…
Read More Will Jacksonville land the RNC Convention?
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report COVID-19 Testing, Face Masks, Temperature Checks Required for All Employees ST. LEO, FL – Saint Leo University’s plan to reopen its University Campus is rooted in the concern for the health and safety of all students, faculty, staff, and…
Read More Saint Leo University Takes Steps Toward Reopening, Creating Healthy Environment
June 11, 2020 By: Staff Report ~~Survey feedback will help shape COVID-19 Emergency Sheltering Plans~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Does your family have a plan this hurricane season? Will you stay or will you go? In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pasco County Emergency Management…
Read More Pasco County 2020 Hurricane Season Survey