The Free Press reviewed official records for the number of sexual offenders and sexual predators residing within a one-mile radius of University of South Florida campuses and off-site instructional sites.

Judge Refuses To Block Florida ‘Intellectual Freedom’ Surveys

Surveys aimed at gauging “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” on college and university campuses are on track to go out to students and employees Monday, after a federal judge refused to block the state from distributing the questionnaires. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker on…

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A 14-year-old boy died after he fell Thursday night from a drop tower amusement ride that recently opened at the Orlando area's ICON Park entertainment complex, authorities said.

Teen’s Death After Fall From Florida Tower Ride Could Lead To Legislation

A Central Florida lawmaker said she expects to see legislation to address issues involved in 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s death last week from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Rep. Geraldine Thompson, D-Windermere, said details of the legislation will depend on the findings of an investigation by the…

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In a tribute to the courage, patriotism, and grit of freedom-loving Floridians, Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the release of "Sweet Florida" from Florida natives Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, who co-wrote and released their hit new single.

Governor DeSantis, Van Zant Brothers Release “Sweet Florida,” Anthem for Freedom-Loving Floridians

In a tribute to the courage, patriotism, and grit of freedom-loving Floridians, Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the release of “Sweet Florida” from Florida natives Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, who co-wrote and released their hit new single. The debut of the song…

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Delilah Rieger Missing Runaway Pasco County

Pasco Deputies Searching For Missing-Runaway 17-Year-Old Girl, Last Seen In Port Richey

PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Delilah Rieger, a missing-runaway 17-year-old. Deputies say Rieger is 5’10”, approx. 180 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. Rieger was last seen around 7 a.m. on March 31 in the Westport Dr. area…

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The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and pet shelter officials from Hillsborough and Pasco counties remind residents that there are many factors that should be considered before making an impulse buy of a rabbit:

Humane Society, Local Pet Shelters All Agree: Don’t Buy Your Child A Bunny For Easter

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Every year, the sale of rabbits as pets increases dramatically in the weeks before Easter. And every year, many of those rabbits are turned over to animal shelters as parents find out how expensive rabbits are to care for and how…

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