New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs told CNN on Friday that President Joe Biden’s administration’s effort to reschedule marijuana to reduce criminal punishment will not be sufficient to secure the black vote. The Department of Justice revealed a proposal on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Lisa Yeager To Pasco County Board Of County Commissioners
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – FLorida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the appointment of Lisa Yeager to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Yeager is the Owner and Partner of Boating Enterprises of Florida, LLC. Previously, she was the Foundation Advancement Coordinator for Pasco-Hernando State…
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State Of Florida Says First-Quarter Tourism Set Record
Florida announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2024, as totals for international visitors continue to move closer to pre-pandemic levels. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said Thursday an estimated 40.6 million people traveled to Florida during the first three months of the year,…
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Teen Suspect Shot In Stolen Vehicle By Haines City Police Officer
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Haines City Police Chief Greg Goreck and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on the scene of an officer-involved shooting involving the Haines City Police Department that Friday evening near Davenport. According to police, the Haines City officer spotted…
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Trump Camp Blasts Biden For Refusing To Debate On Telemundo “Joe Biden Is Too ‘Cobarde'”
The 2024 presidential election season is well underway, and the debate landscape has become a focal point of intense scrutiny and strategic maneuvering. At the heart of this dynamic is the ongoing tussle between President Joe Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s camps, each vying…
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Georgia Rep. MTG Vs. New York Rep. AOC In Heated Scuffle During GOP House Committee
New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) of Georgia butted heads during a congressional hearing on Thursday. The meeting of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee was thrown into disarray on Thursday night when Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of…
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Missing, Endangered Man Last Seen In Zephyrhills, Located Safe
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – George Chamberlain has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for George Chamberlain, a missing/endangered 39-year-old. Chamberlain is 6’4″, around 350 lbs., with hazel eyes and bald. Chamberlain was last heard from on…
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Supervisor At Sunrise Community In Tampa Arrested For Kicking Victim With Cerebral Palsy
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Day Program Supervisor at the Sunrise Community Facility, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, for abusing a disabled adult. On May 10, 2024, deputies responded to a call…
Sports
FHSAA Considers Compensation For Florida High School Student Athletes
The governing body that oversees high school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would allow high school athletes to be paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals. The Florida High School Athletic Association held a discussion on Tuesday about a potential…
Latest News
NYT Reporter Pours Cold Water On Biden’s Plan To ‘Energize’ Black Voters With Marijuana Action
New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs told CNN on Friday that President Joe Biden’s administration’s effort to reschedule marijuana to reduce criminal punishment will not be sufficient to secure the black vote. The Department of Justice revealed a proposal on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from…
Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Lisa Yeager To Pasco County Board Of County Commissioners
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – FLorida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the appointment of Lisa Yeager to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners. Yeager is the Owner and Partner of Boating Enterprises of Florida, LLC. Previously, she was the Foundation Advancement Coordinator for Pasco-Hernando State…
Cold Case
Missing, Endangered Man Last Seen In Zephyrhills, Located Safe
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – George Chamberlain has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for George Chamberlain, a missing/endangered 39-year-old. Chamberlain is 6’4″, around 350 lbs., with hazel eyes and bald. Chamberlain was last heard from on…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Solves 1972 “John Doe” Homicide In Eloise
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have solved and closed a murder investigation that started 52 years ago in unincorporated Eloise. Detectives have identified the victim using advanced forensic genetic genealogy and uncovered the two suspects responsible for the murder, both of…
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
NYT Reporter Pours Cold Water On Biden’s Plan To ‘Energize’ Black Voters With Marijuana Action
New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs told CNN on Friday that President Joe Biden’s administration’s effort to reschedule marijuana to reduce criminal punishment will not be sufficient to secure the black vote. The Department of Justice revealed a proposal on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from…
Trump Camp Blasts Biden For Refusing To Debate On Telemundo “Joe Biden Is Too ‘Cobarde'”
The 2024 presidential election season is well underway, and the debate landscape has become a focal point of intense scrutiny and strategic maneuvering. At the heart of this dynamic is the ongoing tussle between President Joe Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s camps, each vying…
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…