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The American Association of University Professors on Wednesday released a report criticizing “political interference” in Florida’s higher-education system. The 53-page report focused on measures approved by the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis during the past several years, actions taken by higher-education officials and an effort…

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Florida lawmakers have restarted a move to impose annual registration fees on electric vehicles amid pushback over the proposed amount. The Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday backed a proposal (SB 28) that would require electric-vehicle owners to pay $200 registration fees to try to offset…

Read More Florida Senate Panel Backs Electric Vehicle Fees

TAMPA, Fla.—Tampa Police detectives have charged 14-year-old Kayden Abney with 2nd-degree murder, attempted aggravated battery, and attempted murder for his role in the death of 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel. “While this arrest is a significant development in the investigation, our work is not over,” said Chief…

Read More 14-Year-Old Tampa Teen Charged In The Murder Of Harrison Boonstoppel

The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in an attempt by suspended Central Florida prosecutor Monique Worrell to get her job back after Gov. Ron DeSantis ousted the Democrat this summer. A lawyer for Worrell told justices the suspension did not meet a high…

Read More Florida Justices Weigh Suspension Of Prosecutor Worrell Ousted By Gov. DeSantis

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with the St. Petersburg Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement, completed a lengthy investigation that led to the arrest of 24 suspects. In January of 2023, detectives launched an…

Read More 24 Arrested In Pinellas County Drug Trafficking Ring “Operation Dirty Ink”

Florida is famous for its year-round balmy weather, making it an ideal location to go for a pleasant walk on any given day. However, four cities in the Sunshine State now have the dubious distinction of being among the most dangerous in the nation for…

Read More Florida’s Most Dangerous Cities For Pedestrians

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Pasco Sheriff’s Charities, Farm Share, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, the Gentlemen’s Course, Samaritan Corporation of Pasco County Inc. and the Pasco County NAACP for a free community food distribution! The next…

Read More Free Food Distribution Tomorrow Dec 7 In Pasco County

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday pitched a $114.4 billion budget for next fiscal year that includes a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police recruitment bonuses. Dubbed the “Focus on Florida’s Future Budget,” the proposal asks lawmakers…

Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Proposes $114.4B State Budget

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved continued talks over a proposed land swap that could lead to a highway extension through part of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area in Osceola County. But commissioners said any final plan negotiated…

Read More Talks To Continue On Central Florida Land Swap

TAMPA, Fla. – All eastbound lanes on West Bay to Bay Boulevard are now closed between South Concordia Avenue and South Ferdinand Avenue while the Tampa Water Department continues repairs after an earlier water main break. Barricades and signs are located in the area to…

Read More Expanded Lane Closures On West Bay To Bay Boulevard