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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 40-year-old Riverview woman was killed when crossing US-19 in Pasco County Saturday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say around 10:50 pm Saturday, an SUV, driven by a 20-year-old Spring Hill Man, was traveling southbound on US-19. At the…
Read More Riverview Woman Killed When Crossing US-19 In Pasco County
PINELLA PARK, Fla. – A 64-year-old Brewster, New York man was killed in a crash that happened around 2:39 am on Sunday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, was traveling eastbound on 62nd Avenue North, west of 39th Street North. Troopers say…
Read More New York Man Killed By DUI Driver While Riding Bicycle In Pinellas Park
The medical-cannabis company Trulieve contributed another $5 million last week to a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing recreational use of marijuana, according to a newly filed finance report. In all, Trulieve has contributed $10 million to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which is…
Read More Trulieve Adds $5 Million To Florida Pot Initiative
A legislative panel Friday approved money for more than 230 local projects and programs across the state, after receiving a detailed analysis of Florida’s financial picture from a top economist. The Joint Legislative Budget Commission, with little comment, signed off on a list of “local…
Read More Florida Lawmakers Spread $175 Million Across The State
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Robert Clark, a missing/endangered 76-year-old and on Saturday said they have found the man. Clark was last seen on Aug. 30 around 11 a.m., in the 15500 block of Little Ranch Rd. in the Spring…
Read More Pasco Deputies Find Missing Man Who Was Last Seen Aug 30 In Spring Hill Area
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating an early morning commercial burglary that occurred on Armenia Avenue at Quick Pick Liquors. Video surveillance shows the suspect wearing a black hoodie with a large blue and white graphic on the back, and a white facemask during…
Read More Tampa Police Seeking Liquor Store Burglary Suspect
One problem Democrat Charlie Crist faces in trying to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is his history of being a political chameleon. This was evident on Friday on “The View,” of all places. Undoubtedly, the now-left-wing Crist felt he was likely in safe terrority,…
Read More Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Charlie Crist Hits “The View” To Set His Record Straight
Pay hikes, shorter shifts and shuttering facilities are some of the strategies Florida has employed to try to rehabilitate a prison system that leaders have said is in crisis. But despite the efforts, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is calling on Florida National Guard members to…
Read More Florida National Guard To Work At Short-Staffed Prisons
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed female faith leaders from across Florida into the Governor’s Mansion to discuss her Hope Florida initiative and identify additional ways to partner with Florida’s churches and faith institutions to meet the needs of Floridians. “I have been proud to witness the dedication…
Read More Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts A Women Of Faith Lunch Reception To Discuss Hope Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. – Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) visited a beagle who was rescued from the mass-breeding facility, Envigo, on Friday. The Sarasota County Humane Society (HSSC) received 18 of the 4,000 Envigo beagles under a court-approved transfer plan for the United States Humane Society to secure placement for…
Read More Florida U.S. Rep. Steube Visits Beagle In Sarasota Rescued From Mass-Breeding Facility