DOVER, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a double murder in the 3700 block of Sumner Road in Dover. On Wednesday, at 5:25 p.m., the Communications Center received a call from a neighbor regarding a deceased female on…
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Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Participating In Drug Take-Back Day
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is proud to work alongside the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Each year, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day offers those…
Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, And Miami Port Projects Approved By Feds
Federal transportation officials have approved more than $10 million for projects to improve air quality at ports in Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. The money for the awards comes from a new program included in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and…
Job News
Jobless Rate In Florida Inches Up
Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in…
Lottery
Florida Lottery Announces New Lineup Of Games For Grouper And Grouper Super Sampler
The Florida Lottery revealed Tuesday an enhanced series of games accompanying every GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler package play purchase. With these new games, players now have increased opportunities to win big while spending less! Unlock incredible value with each GROUPER package play, receiving $6…
Powerball Jackpot Surges To $1.23 Billion After No Jackpot Win Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot jumps again, now to an estimated $1.23 billion after another lottery drawing produced no big prize winner Wednesday night. The winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, April 3 are: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65. Powerball: 15. Power play: 3x. For the next Powerball…
Florida Agriculture
2024 Winner Of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award In Florida Announced
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wednesday that Costa Farms is the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving…
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Florida Agriculture
2024 Winner Of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award In Florida Announced
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wednesday that Costa Farms is the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving…