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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the shooting death of 33-year-old Harold Omar Sepulveda-Cruz (Cruz) of Davenport that occurred in the parking lot of the Tropicana Resort Motel located at 43420 Hwy 27, Davenport, Florida just before midnight on Tuesday,…

Read More Davenport Man Shot And Killed Overnight In Parking Lot Of Tropicana Resort Motel

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to take precautions while getting any last-minute holiday shopping done this holiday season.  It’s easy to get distracted, and sadly, there are many opportunities for criminals to do some “shopping” too. You can avoid becoming a…

Read More Pasco Sheriff’s Office Encourages Last-Minute Shopping Safety

PASCO COUNTY, Fla – Some Pasco County Board of Commissioners (BCC) offices will be closed Friday, December 29, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of New Year’s. Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Offices, Recreation Complexes, and Community Centers will be closed;…

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A new study has revealed that Florida has the highest percentage of small businesses in America. Business QR code generator Qrfy.com analyzed public data from the US Census Bureau to find the percentage of registered businesses with fewer than five employees for each US state…

Read More Florida Revealed As Most Enterprising State – Best For Small Businesses

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – – More than 23 years ago, Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas’ predecessor, the Honorable Diane Nelson offered him the position of Chief Deputy Tax Collector. Mr. Thomas’ skills and experience in leadership, strategic planning, and customer service in the…

Read More Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas To Retire, Endorses Adam Ross

State recognition of three Native American tribes in the Panhandle has been proposed in the Florida House and the Senate for the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, on Tuesday filed a bill (SB 1010) similar to a measure, introduced in November by…

Read More Florida Lawmakers Propose State Recognition Of Three Native American Tribes

A Senate Democrat on Tuesday proposed requiring colleges and universities to consider three to five finalists in presidential searches, after some high-profile searches have yielded a sole candidate. Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, filed the proposal (SB 990) for consideration during the 2024 legislative session,…

Read More Multiple Finalists Sought In Florida College Searches

A House Republican on Tuesday proposed allowing school districts and charters to have volunteer school chaplains. Rep. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, filed the proposal (HB 931) for consideration during the 2024 legislative session, which will start Jan. 9. Under the proposal, district school boards and charter-school…

Read More Florida Republican Proposes School Chaplains

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leda Kelly and the reappointment of Candace Falsetto and Maria Wells to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.   Leda Kelly Kelly is the Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Transportation. Previously, she served…

Read More Governor DeSantis Appoints Three To The Florida Commission On The Status Of Women

The state Elections Canvassing Commission on Tuesday certified Republican Mike Redondo’s win in a Dec. 5 special election in Miami-Dade County’s House District 118. The commission, made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, certified the…

Read More Republican Mike Redondo Win Certified In Miami-Dade’s HD 118