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House members took the first step Monday in restocking a pool of money that Gov. Ron DeSantis can distribute in emergencies. The House Appropriations Committee unanimously backed a measure (HB 1B) that would add $650 million to the state Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund, while…
Read More Florida Lawmakers Tee Up More Hurricane Aid
SARASOTA, Fla. – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is honored to have Suncoast resident Mr. Darrell Woodie as his distinguished guest at this year’s State of the Union address. Mr. Woodie called 911 after witnessing Rep. Steube’s accident in January. Congressman Steube was involved in an accident at his…
Read More Rep. Greg Steube Honors Good Samaritan Who Called 911 After 25-Foot Fall From Ladder
TAMPA, Fla. – Travis Just was an entrepreneur, bodybuilder, and fitness fanatic who passed away in Wyoming in what has been reported as a snowmobile accident that happened in Wyoming while celebrating his birthday this past weekend. His wife’s sister, Blayne Ashleigh Brandt, posted the…
Read More Tampa Bodybuilder Travis Just GoFundMe Raises Nearly $40K In Wake Of Tragic Wyoming Snowmobile Accident
Democratic lawmakers have differing views on Republican proposals to change the state’s death-penalty laws, including eliminating a requirement of unanimous jury recommendations before judges can impose death sentences, leaders said Monday. Republicans have filed a series of proposals (SB 450, HB 555, SB 520, and…
Read More Florida Dems Differ On Death Penalty Changes
Florida lawmakers Monday started a special legislative session that likely will lead to passing priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House went into session shortly after 1 p.m., with the Senate expected to follow suit at 2 p.m. A key issue will be an overhaul…
Read More Florida Special Legislative Session Starts On Disney, Migrant Flights
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A 30-year-old Tampa was man killed Sunday in a hit-and-run crash that happened around 7:21 pm in Hernando County. According to troopers, an SUV was traveling northbound in the outside northbound lane of Mariner Boulevard, south of Little Street. Troopers say…
Read More Tampa Man Killed In Spring Hill Hit-And-Run By SUV, Florida Troopers Seeking BMW
Bars in Tampa and Orlando are challenging the Florida Department of Health over decisions to block dogs from being in the establishments. Pups Pub Tampa and Pups Pub Orlando filed a case last week at the state Division of Administrative Hearings after health officials issued…
Read More Tampa, Orlando Bars Challenge Florida Health Department On ‘Dog Block’ From Establishments
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa Police officer is currently on administrative leave after being arrested on Sunday night. Officers were called to the New Tampa home of Clarence Nathan, who has worked as a Tampa Police officer for eight years, for a domestic dispute on…
Read More Tampa Police Officer On Admin Leave After Being Arrested For Misdemeanor Battery
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to speak with the man pictured and needs your help. According to investigators, on January 31st, at about 5:45 pm, a customer accidentally left a cell phone on the cashier counter at the Family…
Read More Polk County Sheriff Searching For Man Who Picked Up A Cell Phone At Lakeland Family Dollar
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – In partnership with FarmShare, Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., the next food distribution will take place on Wednesday, February 8, in Brooksville. The distribution begins at 11 a.m. and runs while supplies last! This will be a drive-thru mobile food pantry, and…
Read More Farm Share Free Food Distribution In Brooksville Feb. 8