TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of E. James St. at 11:50 p.m. on Monday. The first arriving crews found a two-story garage structure with heavy fire conditions and downed power lines. The fire stretched over…
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Dismantling The Sinaloa Cartel’s Deadly Grip: The Downfall Of Florida’s Fentanyl Kingpins
The scourge of fentanyl has cast a dark shadow over communities across the United States, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. At the heart of this crisis lies the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, a transnational criminal organization that has ruthlessly exploited the addiction epidemic…
Tragic Confrontation: Florida Man Convicted Of Murdering Neighbor And Dog
A Florida man was found guilty of second-degree murder, improper exhibition of a firearm, and aggravated animal cruelty. The tragic events unfolded in March 2020 when a routine dog-walking outing turned into a deadly confrontation, leaving Luis Anthony Walker’s neighbor and the neighbor’s dog dead.…
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Dismantling The Sinaloa Cartel’s Deadly Grip: The Downfall Of Florida’s Fentanyl Kingpins
The scourge of fentanyl has cast a dark shadow over communities across the United States, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. At the heart of this crisis lies the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, a transnational criminal organization that has ruthlessly exploited the addiction epidemic…
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Tragic Confrontation: Florida Man Convicted Of Murdering Neighbor And Dog
A Florida man was found guilty of second-degree murder, improper exhibition of a firearm, and aggravated animal cruelty. The tragic events unfolded in March 2020 when a routine dog-walking outing turned into a deadly confrontation, leaving Luis Anthony Walker’s neighbor and the neighbor’s dog dead.…
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The Case Of California Man Rotherie Durell Foster: A Plumber’s Path To Poison, Murder, And Fraud
In the quiet town of Camarillo, California, a disturbing tale has unfolded, shedding light on the dark underbelly of a man whose profession as a plumber masked a sinister penchant for violence and financial exploitation. Rotherie Durell Foster, a 38-year-old individual, has found himself at…
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Florida Education Landscape Transformed With Rise Of School Choice, Decline Of Public Schools
The education landscape in Florida has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the aggressive school choice initiatives championed by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led state government. As a result, the state has witnessed a surge in private and charter school enrollments, leading to a…
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Florida Man Falls Asleep At Wheel, Crashing Truck Hauling Palm Oil
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The southbound lanes of US-19 were closed at Curlew Road after a tractor-trailer transporting palm oil crashed into a construction area after the driver fell asleep. The driver, a 64-year-old Bristol man, was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. …
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Florida Rep. Steube Hammers ATF For Fatal Raid That Killed An Arkansas Gun Owner
Florida Rep. Greg Steube on Sunday highlighted more abuse of lawful gun owners by President Joe Biden’s ATF, this time with fatal consequences. In his weekly newsletter to constituents, the Sarasota Republican noted that he participated in a hearing by the Subcommittee on the Weaponization…
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Cops And Crime
Dismantling The Sinaloa Cartel’s Deadly Grip: The Downfall Of Florida’s Fentanyl Kingpins
The scourge of fentanyl has cast a dark shadow over communities across the United States, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. At the heart of this crisis lies the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, a transnational criminal organization that has ruthlessly exploited the addiction epidemic…
Tragic Confrontation: Florida Man Convicted Of Murdering Neighbor And Dog
A Florida man was found guilty of second-degree murder, improper exhibition of a firearm, and aggravated animal cruelty. The tragic events unfolded in March 2020 when a routine dog-walking outing turned into a deadly confrontation, leaving Luis Anthony Walker’s neighbor and the neighbor’s dog dead.…
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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
Florida Education Landscape Transformed With Rise Of School Choice, Decline Of Public Schools
The education landscape in Florida has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the aggressive school choice initiatives championed by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led state government. As a result, the state has witnessed a surge in private and charter school enrollments, leading to a…
Lottery
Florida Woman Wins $1 Million On $20 Cashword Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Anita Ervin, 61, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee. Ervin chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000.00. Ervin purchased her winning ticket…
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…
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…