Five individuals in Florida have been charged with conspiracy, four counts of wire fraud, 15 counts of access device fraud, and three counts of aggravated identity theft. The following individuals have been charged in the indictment in connection with their participation in a multi-state gas…
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Clearwater Beach Voted Among Best Memorial Day Destinations For Families, Survey Reveals
On Memorial Day, families across the U.S. come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for their country. Like many other holidays, Memorial Day is often marked by gatherings of multiple generations – kids, parents, and grandparents – celebrating with backyard barbecues or…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Measure For Pregnancy, Parenting Website
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a contentious measure that directs the Florida Department of Health to set up a website that provides “information and links to certain pregnancy and parenting resources,” the governor’s office announced Sunday. The bill (HB 415) will require the Department…
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23 Juveniles 6 Adults Arrested In Violent Riot After Party Canceled At Astro Skate In Brandon
BRANDON, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested twenty-three juveniles and six adults following a violent disturbance in Brandon on Saturday. At approximately 9:20 p.m., HCSO received a call from an off-duty deputy at Astro Skate requesting assistance with a large crowd…
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Share The Florida Shore With Sea Turtles And Shorebirds
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that as we enjoy our beaches this Memorial Day weekend and beyond, nesting season is underway for our state’s imperiled sea turtles and shorebirds along our coasts. Beachgoers can help ensure nesting success…
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Florida Appeals Court To Weigh Dancer Age Restriction
After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill that will prevent strippers under age 21 from performing in adult entertainment establishments across Florida, a federal appeals court is preparing to take up a constitutional challenge to a similar restriction passed in Jacksonville. A panel…
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Florida Court Sentences Uzbekistan National To 19 Years For International Exchange Of CSAM
A Uzbekistan national was sentenced in Florida to 19 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for transportation of child sex abuse materials (CSAM). Sulton Nuriev, 39, Uzbekistan, pled guilty on September 26, 2023. According to court documents, on January 13,…
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Crime Revealed At New York Trump Trial, Although Not What You Might Think
The ongoing legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump has taken a dramatic turn, with his former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, making a stunning admission on the witness stand. In a highly anticipated cross-examination during the hush money trial in New York, Cohen revealed that…
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Latest News
5 Members Of Multi-State Gas Pump Skimming Device And Fuel Theft Ring Arrested In Florida
Five individuals in Florida have been charged with conspiracy, four counts of wire fraud, 15 counts of access device fraud, and three counts of aggravated identity theft. The following individuals have been charged in the indictment in connection with their participation in a multi-state gas…
Clearwater Beach Voted Among Best Memorial Day Destinations For Families, Survey Reveals
On Memorial Day, families across the U.S. come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for their country. Like many other holidays, Memorial Day is often marked by gatherings of multiple generations – kids, parents, and grandparents – celebrating with backyard barbecues or…
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Measure For Pregnancy, Parenting Website
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a contentious measure that directs the Florida Department of Health to set up a website that provides “information and links to certain pregnancy and parenting resources,” the governor’s office announced Sunday. The bill (HB 415) will require the Department…
Cops And Crime
5 Members Of Multi-State Gas Pump Skimming Device And Fuel Theft Ring Arrested In Florida
Five individuals in Florida have been charged with conspiracy, four counts of wire fraud, 15 counts of access device fraud, and three counts of aggravated identity theft. The following individuals have been charged in the indictment in connection with their participation in a multi-state gas…
Cold Case
Missing Brooksville Man Has Been Located And Is Safe
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Travis O’Neil has been located and is safe, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office requested the community’s assistance in locating a missing man. Deputies say Travis O’Neil was reported missing on May 17, 2024, but was…
Florida Agriculture
U.S. Forest Service Grants Aim To Curb Florida Wildfire Threats
The U.S. Forest Service said this week that $250,000 in federal funding was given to each of Jacksonville and Sarasota County as part of efforts to protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure from wildfires. Under the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant program, 158 local governments nationwide,…
UF Scientist, Veteran Wins National Award For Program Connecting Military Personnel To Ag Careers
A veteran himself, University of Florida plant pathologist Gary Vallad wanted to give back to his comrades-in-arms. So, he and Simon Bollin started the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program (VFAP), which helps train veterans for jobs in that field. In 2017, Bollin, agribusiness development manager for…
Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Measure For Pregnancy, Parenting Website
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a contentious measure that directs the Florida Department of Health to set up a website that provides “information and links to certain pregnancy and parenting resources,” the governor’s office announced Sunday. The bill (HB 415) will require the Department…
Crime Revealed At New York Trump Trial, Although Not What You Might Think
The ongoing legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump has taken a dramatic turn, with his former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, making a stunning admission on the witness stand. In a highly anticipated cross-examination during the hush money trial in New York, Cohen revealed that…
Lottery
Florida Man Wins $1 Million On $5 Lottery Scratch-Off From Publix In Winter Haven
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Carlos Cole, Sr., 53, of Winter Haven, claimed a $1 million top prize from the SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Cole chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,000.00. Cole purchased his…
Georgia Woman Wins Whopping $2 Million On Florida Lottery Monopoly Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced Thursday that Lavoncis Armstrong, 64, of Riverdale, Georgia, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Armstrong chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,597,848.00. Armstrong purchased…
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…
Job News
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Substitute School Crossing Guards Across Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute crossing guards this year. Substitute school crossing guards are needed in the following areas: Lakeland, Fort Meade, Bartow, Highland City, Lake Wales…
Florida Jobless Claims Decline
Florida last week saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims, though company notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated 5,680 unemployment applications were filed in Florida during the week ending…