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State Urges Justices To Reject Florida Death Row Inmate’s Arguments
Death Row inmate Duane Owen
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Thursday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject arguments aimed at b [...]
As Florida Prepares For Hurricane Season, NOAA Predicts ‘Near-Normal’ 2023 Atlantic Season
Source: NOAA
As Florida prepares for the 2023 hurricane season, NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National We [...]
Florida Troopers, Resources, And National Guard On The Ground At Southern Border In Texas
Source: Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s assets are on-scene to assist the State of Texas with the in [...]
Sex Criminals And Violent Offenders Now Face Harsher Penalties In Florida
TFP File Photo
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 537, which toughens penalties for sex criminals. The bill makes all attempte [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs “Respecting Their Sacrifice Act” Support For Families Of Fallen Heroes
TFP File photo (Tampa Police Department)
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Respecting Their Sacrifice Act to support the families of [...]
Regulators OK $1.25B In Credit Lines For State-Backed Citizens In Florida
Hurricane Ian Radar 2022 (TFP File Photo)
As the start of hurricane season nears, regulators this week approved lines of credit totaling $1.25 bil [...]
City Of St. Petersburg Encourages Residents To Prepare For 2023 Hurricane Season
TFP File Photo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg is encouraging residents to begin preparation for the 2023 hurricane season, whic [...]
Tampa Veteran Makes His ‘Dream Flight’
Fred Fuchs (Tampa Gardens Senior Living)
TAMPA, Fla. - Fred Fuchs, a resident of Tampa Gardens Senior Living, was recently given a boarding pass t [...]
Florida Families Benefit From $2.7 Billion Tax Relief With DeSantis Bill Signing
TFP File Photo
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the largest tax relief plan in Florida’s history Thursday, providing Florida families with $2. [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Vows To ‘Get The Job Done’
Governor Ron DeSantis (Governor's Office)
Gov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official Wednesday, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an [...]