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Andrew Trunsky Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that a deal was reached to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a nationwide default. The deal extends the debt ceiling through early December, giving lawmakers more time to raise the ceiling after extreme partisan gridlock…
Read More BREAKING: Schumer Says Deal Reached To Lift Debt Ceiling, Avoid Nationwide Default
A 90-year-old Florida man was arrested after punching his neighbor in the face, twice. According to investigators, Deputies responded to a neighborly dispute over a landscaper cutting the grass at a home in Sorrento, about 30 miles from Orlando. 90-year-old Thomas Conrad was allegedly yelling…
Read More “I Would Have Shot Him” Florida Man, 90, Punches Neighbor In The Face Twice Gets Arrested
PINELLAS PARK, FL. – A 63-year-old man was killed on Wednesday night after a hit and run crash that happened on US 19. At approximately 8:00 PM, officers responded to US Highway 19 N and Mainlands Blvd for a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian.…
Read More Pinellas Park Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run That Killed 63-Year-Old Man
A 38-year-old Florida Road Ranger was airlifted to a local hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while setting up a detour on I-75 overnight. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer was traveling southbound around 1:50 am Monday, on I-75 crossing the overpass…
Read More Florida Road Ranger Airlifted After Fiery I-75 Crash Involving Frozen Food Truck
A Florida appellate court on Wednesday tossed a challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ prohibition on mask mandates in schools. The Third District Court of Appeals ruled that the Miami-Dade County School Board’s case against the ban was rendered moot because the original rule was repealed…
Read More As Florida Appeals Court Tosses Mask-Mandate Lawsuit, Gov. DeSantis’ Office Notes The ‘Reality’ For School Masks
A Florida Sheriff is offering an all-expenses-paid staycation for the person who misplaced their 770 pounds of marijuana. “If you happened to have lost or misplaced approximately 770 pounds of high-grade marijuana and would like to have your property returned, please contact our Narcotics Agents…
Read More Florida Sheriff Offers ‘Staycation’ For Whoever Lost 770 Pounds Of Marijuana
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is battling the Biden administration over COVID-19, immigration, and even highway funding policies. Now, add education to the list. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Monday that federal prosecutors and FBI agents would meet with local school board members…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Vows To Defend Free Speech As Feds Prepare Crackdown On Parents
The Florida Lottery announced that Lauren Santos, 38, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Jacksonville District Office. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.00. Santos purchased her…
Read More Florida Woman Finds The Fastest Road To $1,000,000 After Pitstop At Speedway
Snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout will reopen to harvest in Tampa Bay on Oct. 12. This change includes all waters in Manatee County north of State Road 64, as well as Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The Braden River and all tributaries of the Manatee River…
Read More Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout Reopen To Harvest In Tampa Bay Oct. 12
SPRING HILL, FL. – Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Delta Woods Park, located at 3400 Deltona Boulevard in Spring Hill, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduled park maintenance. The Park will re-open for public use…
Read More Temporary Closure Of Delta Woods Park In Spring Hill