PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. The two-phase project will include placing…
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Tampa Police Detectives Need Your Help To ID Burglary Suspects
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police Detectives are investigating multiple burglaries that occurred recently and are hoping someone can help identify the suspects. The suspects broke into businesses in three recent burglaries before stealing property and money. In the early morning hours of May 15, 2024,…
South Tampa Chamber Announces 2024 Business Of The Year Finalists
TAMPA, Fla. – The South Tampa Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for our newly reimagined 2024 Business of the Year Awards. The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor members who have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development, integrity in business operations, and…
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Beach Nourishment To Begin June 3 At Pass-a-Grille
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. The two-phase project will include placing…
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Tampa Police Detectives Need Your Help To ID Burglary Suspects
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police Detectives are investigating multiple burglaries that occurred recently and are hoping someone can help identify the suspects. The suspects broke into businesses in three recent burglaries before stealing property and money. In the early morning hours of May 15, 2024,…
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South Tampa Chamber Announces 2024 Business Of The Year Finalists
TAMPA, Fla. – The South Tampa Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for our newly reimagined 2024 Business of the Year Awards. The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor members who have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development, integrity in business operations, and…
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Burglary Suspect Arrested After Attempting To Ram Hillsborough County Deputies With Vehicle
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from Florida Highway Patrol, has taken a felony burglary suspect into custody after he attempted to ram deputies with his vehicle. On Tuesday, at 9:38 p.m., HCSO’s District 4 Street Crimes Unit requested assistance…
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Palm Harbor Man Charged With Murder In Brutal Beating Death Of St. Petersburg Man
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office detectives are conducting a homicide investigation in Palm Harbor. According to deputies, on Tuesday, at approximately 3:36 p.m., deputies responded to 302 Shore Drive in Palm Harbor after a 911 caller stated his neighbor told him that…
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Sarasota Man Arrested In Deadly Weekend Shooting At Tallywood Centre Plaza Parking Lot
SARASOTA, Fla – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sarasota man on three charges following a weekend shooting. Darryl Bernard Brookins was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Task Force. Related: 1 Dead, Others…
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Report: Families On Food Stamps Struggling Under Bidenomics, Inflation
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, plays a vital role in providing food security for millions of low-income Americans. However, a recent analysis by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has revealed that the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustment has done little…
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Gov. DeSantis Issues Proclamation For Water Safety Month, Safe Boating Week In Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation Wednesday for Water Safety Month and Safe Boating Week in Florida. “We are grateful for his recognition of this important month and week urging Floridians and visitors to safely enjoy Florida’s beautiful waterways,” said the Florida Fish and…
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The Alarming Link Between Teen Marijuana Use And Psychosis
As marijuana legalization continues to spread across the globe, a growing body of research has shed light on a concerning trend: the link between teenage cannabis use and the development of psychotic disorders. A recent study published in the prestigious journal Psychological Medicine has uncovered…
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Some Ocala-Area Residents Concerned They May Lose Their Land For Manatee Refuge
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Ocala National Forest is home to several bucolic, crystal-clear freshwater springs that serve as destinations for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists and source of beauty, recreation, and pride for nearby residents. But now some residents of eastern Marion County are concerned…
Sports
Georgia QB, Former University Of Florida Recruit Jaden Rashada Sues In $13.85M ‘NIL’ Dispute
Saying his experience is “emblematic of the abuses running rampant in the world of big-time college football,” a former high-school star quarterback on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing University of Florida football coach Billy Napier, a top Gators booster and others of wrongdoing related to…
Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark Signs Multiyear Deal With Wilson
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced Tuesday a multiyear partnership with Indiana Fever guard, Caitlin Clark, as part of its athlete roster. Wilson will roll-out signature basketball collections celebrating Clark’s continued legacy, as well as work with her to innovate product across the WNBA, NBA and…
Cops And Crime
Palm Harbor Man Charged With Murder In Brutal Beating Death Of St. Petersburg Man
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office detectives are conducting a homicide investigation in Palm Harbor. According to deputies, on Tuesday, at approximately 3:36 p.m., deputies responded to 302 Shore Drive in Palm Harbor after a 911 caller stated his neighbor told him that…
Florida Leads The Nation In Fentanyl Seizures
Florida tops the country in fentanyl seizures, and Attorney General Ashley Moody is applauding law enforcement efforts. Startling new data reveals a sharp rise in the quantity of fentanyl-laced pills that law enforcement has confiscated across the country, with Florida spearheading the effort to eradicate…
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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,…
Politics
Report: Families On Food Stamps Struggling Under Bidenomics, Inflation
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, plays a vital role in providing food security for millions of low-income Americans. However, a recent analysis by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has revealed that the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustment has done little…
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…