Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that aims to restrict land ownership in Florida by people with ties to the Chinese government. “Today, Florida makes it very clear. We don’t want the CCP in the sunshine state. We want to make this as the…
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Sarasota Police To Host “Done With The Gun” Turn-In, Free Gun Lock Giveaway
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department is allowing the community to safely dispose of unwanted firearms and receive free gun locks to secure their firearms. Sarasota P.D. will host a “Done with the Gun” turn-in and free gun lock giveaway event Saturday, May 13,…
Read More Sarasota Police To Host “Done With The Gun” Turn-In, Free Gun Lock Giveaway2023 Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The annual Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was held last week at the Historic Dade City Courthouse. In memory of the brave heroes who died in the line of duty, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, New Port Richey Police Department,…
Read More 2023 Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Officers MemorialFlorida Gas Prices Dropped 9 Cents Last Week
Florida gas prices declined for the second consecutive week. The state average declined 9 cents per gallon last week. Florida’s state average has now declined a total of 16 cents since setting a new 2023 high of $3.72 per gallon on April 21st. On Sunday, Florida drivers…
Read More Florida Gas Prices Dropped 9 Cents Last WeekOne Man Killed In Plant City Post Office Parking Lot, Officer-Involved Shooting
PLANT CITY, Fla. – A man is dead after a situation escalated at the post office in Plant City Sunday. According to police, at approximately 5:16 p.m., the Plant City Police Department received a 911 call regarding a suicidal person in the parking lot of…
Read More One Man Killed In Plant City Post Office Parking Lot, Officer-Involved ShootingFlorida Medicaid Transgender Trial Set To Start
A trial will start Tuesday after a federal judge rejected an attempt by the state of Florida to scuttle a lawsuit that challenges a decision to prevent Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people. U.S. District Judge Robert…
Read More Florida Medicaid Transgender Trial Set To StartSix Finalists Named For Florida Supreme Court Seat
Four appellate judges and two circuit judges are finalists to replace former Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston, according to a list of candidates sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis by a state nominating commission. Four judges serving on the 6th District Court of Appeal —…
Read More Six Finalists Named For Florida Supreme Court SeatTexas Mall Shooting: 9 Dead, Including Gunman, 7 Hospitalized
Nine people are dead, and seven others were injured on Saturday after a gunman opened fire at an outdoor mall north of Dallas, Texas, officials said. Police responded to a shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas. “Law enforcement is on the scene at…
Read More Texas Mall Shooting: 9 Dead, Including Gunman, 7 Hospitalized3 Shot In Front Of 7-Eleven In Zephyrhills Saturday
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – Three people were shot in Zephyrhills on Saturday after an altercation escalated into gunfire. According to police, on Saturday, at approximately 2:40 PM, Zephyrhills Police responded to 7-Eleven located at 38544 5th Ave. about a shooting. Investigators say four individuals were involved…
Read More 3 Shot In Front Of 7-Eleven In Zephyrhills SaturdayFlorida Gov DeSantis Signs Bill That Nullifies Disney Last-Minute Agreements
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure on Friday that overturns the controversial development agreements involving Walt Disney World. A bill-signing announcement came after DeSantis said lawmakers had “acted appropriately” as he feuds with the entertainment giant. The feud stems from Disney opposing a 2022…
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