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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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…
Read More Teen’s Death After Fall From Florida Tower Ride Could Lead To LegislationPinellas Tax Collector Offices Join the Fight Against Child Abuse
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – It’s an uncomfortable topic – but it’s something that can occur at any socioeconomic level, within any culture or religion, and to any child – sexual abuse. As a community, each of us has a role to play when it comes…
Read More Pinellas Tax Collector Offices Join the Fight Against Child AbuseGovernor 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…
Read More Governor DeSantis, Van Zant Brothers Release “Sweet Florida,” Anthem for Freedom-Loving FloridiansPasco 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…
Read More Pasco Deputies Searching For Missing-Runaway 17-Year-Old Girl, Last Seen In Port RicheyFlorida February Tax Collections Beat Projections
General revenue tax collections in February topped projections by 16.4 percent, according to a report posted Thursday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research. Economists earlier had projected that the state would collect nearly $2.907 billion in general revenue during the month. But…
Read More Florida February Tax Collections Beat ProjectionsSR 56 At I-75 Closure This Weekend Has Been Postponed Due To Weather
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL. – Due to the weather forecast, this weekend’s closure of SR 56 at I-75 has been postponed. The work and closures will NOT happen this weekend. “We are coordinating with the contractor to reschedule and will let you know the new date…
Read More SR 56 At I-75 Closure This Weekend Has Been Postponed Due To WeatherHumane 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…
Read More Humane Society, Local Pet Shelters All Agree: Don’t Buy Your Child A Bunny For EasterFlorida Gov. DeSantis Touts Redistricting Plans
Needing to find common ground with lawmakers on redrawn congressional districts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pointed to maps already proposed by his office. “There’s been a couple proposals that folks in the governor’s office have done, some of the lawyers have done, those will…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Touts Redistricting PlansSt. Pete Fire & Rescue Knock Down Brush Fire Amid High Winds And Dry Conditions
ST.PETERSBURG, FL. – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, today at approximately 12:00 pm. Crews arrived to find a large area of brush on the north end of the preserve, not including trees, on fire. The fire…
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