PALM HARBOR, Fla. – A Palm Harbor man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. The court also ordered 65-year-old James Joseph Weishaar to pay $27,000 in restitution to victims of the offenses and register…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs School Chaplain Bill
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday to enable schools to host chaplain programs and patriotic organizations on campus. “Faith leaders and civic organizations are important additional resources for students who may be facing challenges or need to build community and camaraderie,” said Governor Ron…
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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…
Cold Case
Missing, Endangered Hudson Woman Located Safe: Pasco Sheriff
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Maddie Bauer has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Maddie Bauer, a missing/endangered 30-year-old. Read: Without A Trace: Noemi Gonzalez Vanished 10 Years Ago From Her Florida Home Bauer is 5’7″,…
Florida Agriculture
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Simpson Restricts Cattle Imports
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule Friday that prevents importing some cattle because of the evolving spread of a type of avian influenza in dairy herds outside of Florida. Known in livestock as Bovine Associated Influenza A Syndrome, the strain has been found…