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A key senator said Tuesday he does not expect lawmakers to make major property-insurance changes during the 2024 legislative session, as they continue to watch the results of an overhaul passed last year. “In my opinion, we swung for the fences, and we got a…
Read More Florida Lawmakers To Give Insurance Changes Time
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided details this Tuesday afternoon about a multi-law enforcement agency, a seven-day undercover investigation focused on sexual predators who target children, solicit children online, and travel to an undercover location to sexually batter children. According to…
Read More Elementary School Aftercare Employee Among 6 Arrested In Polk County Child Sex Operation
SPRING HILL, Fla. – A 72-year-old Spring Hill man has been arrested after a DUI crash into Florida Fish and Wildlife officers on Monday around 5:21 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet pickup was traveling northbound on US-19. When at the intersection…
Read More Spring Hill Man Arrested For DUI After Crashing Into FWC Officers
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – Kranston Algeno Rolle., 33, Bradenton, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for firearms trafficking. Rolle had pleaded guilty on June 14, 2023. According to court documents, on December 30, 2022, Rolle trafficked in and received multiple firearms, specifically:…
Read More Bradenton Felon Sentenced To 4 Years For Firearms Trafficking
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by members of the Florida Legislature and leaders in the Jewish community at the Shul of Bal Harbour to announce a proposal that will increase sanctions against the Iranian regime. The sanctions include broadening the industries on Florida’s scrutinized…
Read More Florida Governor DeSantis Announces Proposal To Increase State Sanctions On Iran
TAMPA, Fla.- Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the outside southbound lane and turn lane of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard will be closed between University Square Drive and East Fowler Avenue as the Tampa Water Department returns to complete a more permanent restoration following earlier maintenance…
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WESELY CHAPEL, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a death investigation in the area of Azalea Ridge Dr. in Wesley Chapel, where three people were found dead inside a home. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said deputies responded to the home…
Read More Son Kills Parents In Double Murder-Suicide In Watergrass Home In Wesley Chapel
The Florida Democratic Party raised $804,000 from July 1 through Sept. 30, while spending about $387,000, according to a new finance report posted on the state Division of Elections website. Among the contributions were $50,000 each from Palm Beach Gardens attorneys Fred Cunningham and Sean…
Read More Florida Democratic Party Tops $800K
PASCO COUNTY, Fla – The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is proud to announce that it has received nine awards from five economic development organizations to close out the fiscal year. The awards recognize numerous marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships, including a social media…
Read More Pasco EDC Closes Out Fiscal Year With Nine Award Wins
In what police are calling a “solo parachuting” accident, a skydiver was discovered dead on the front lawn of a residence in east central Florida on Sunday afternoon. Residents of Titusville, Florida, found the skydiver, who had been wearing parachuting gear, around 35 miles east…
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