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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez joined Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, Congressman Carlos Gimenez and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to urge the Biden administration to provide internet access to Cuba. Today’s press conference follows a letter that Governor DeSantis sent to President Biden yesterday requesting…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis, State And Federal Leaders Urge Biden Admin To Immediately Provide Internet Access To The People Of Cuba
CITRUS COUNTY, FL. – Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officers (ACO) responded to a residence off W Green Acres Street in Homosassa in reference to a report of animal cruelty. After arriving on the scene, ACOs quickly realized…
Read More 84 Animals Rescued, 2 Women Arrested After Emaciated Dogs Found In Citrus County Home
HAINES CITY, FL. -The City of Haines City has been awarded $750,000 in Community Project Funding to help construct a new public safety facility, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto announced on Wednesday. The federal grant funding was requested by Rep. Soto to the House Committee on…
Read More Rep. Soto Helps Haines City Receive $750K In Grant Funding For Public Safety Facility
Today, the Florida Lottery announced that one lucky ticket is the sole winner of Wednesday’s $21.25 million FLORIDA LOTTO®jackpot. The jackpot-winning free Quick Pick ticket was sold at Casselberry Meat and Produce, located at 2655 South U.S. Highway 17-92 in Casselberry. The winning numbers for…
Read More Check Your Ticket! One $21.25 Million Winning Florida LOTTO Jackpot Ticket Sold
SPRING HILL, FL. – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in locating a missing endangered adult. Gavin Walsh was last seen on June 24, 2021, when he left his home on Lauren Drive in Spring Hill. Walsh, who suffers from…
Read More Hernando County Sheriff Seeking Help Locating Missing And Endangered Adult
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Brighten a student’s future by giving them a step in the right direction! The sixth annual Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive is underway with Pasco County Government and Constitutional offices working together to collect footwear for kids in Pasco…
Read More 2021 ‘Two Good Soles’ Shoes & Socks Drive Underway
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – A young Florida girl and her family, are showing their appreciation to law enforcement agencies around the State of Florida. On Wednesday, Emma stopped by Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to do just that. “Emma and her family from Charlotte County…
Read More Charlotte County Girl Delivers Special Gifts To Law Enforcement Agencies Throughout Florida
TAMPA, FL. – Creeping closer each day, Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a hair-raising, skin-crawling celebration of ghoulish delights beginning September 10 through October 31 for 28 select nights. While family-friendly trick-or-treating and shows fill fall days with fun, by night five…
Read More Busch Gardens Reveals All-New Haunted House And Up To 70% Discounts, Howl-O-Scream 2021
THONOTOSASSA, FL. – Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on July 2, 2021, Edward Gilbert, 14, was seen leaving his home on his black and yellow mongoose bicycle, near Joe…
Read More 14-Year-Old Thonotosassa Boy Missing Since July 2, Deputies Seek Public’s Help
SARASOTA, FL. – Ricky Turner, Jr., 36, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of Manslaughter (1 count), Sale of Fentanyl (3 counts), Use of Two-Way Communication (3 counts), and Driving with a Suspended License (3 counts) in connection to an overdose death…
Read More Sarasota Man Facing Charges Of Manslaughter In Connection To Overdose Death