TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation in Tampa. On May 8, 2024, just before 7 a.m., deputies responded to the 9200 block of Shellgrove Court in Tampa after the Communications Center received a call from a concerned family…
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New Florida Polytechnic University President Confirmed
The state university system Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Devin Stephenson to become the second president of Florida Polytechnic University, as President Randy Avent prepares to leave the post. The Florida Poly Board of Trustees selected Stephenson on April 15 and later approved a…
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House Rejects Georgia Rep. MTG’s Attempt At Ousting House Speaker Johnson
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed a vote Wednesday to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, but members swiftly quashed her attempt. One of the most ardent congressional supporters of Donald Trump, Greene rose on the House floor and delivered a lengthy list of alleged “transgressions” by…
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2 Largo Men Arrested After Teen Was Followed And Beaten On Camera In Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police detectives have identified and arrested the two suspects depicted in the video released on Tuesday. Both have been charged with ‘strong-arm robbery’ and were booked into the Pinellas County Jail this afternoon. Bradley Michael Burroughs, 25, and Enrique Louis Sanchez,…
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Tourists To Continue Getting Taste Of Florida
Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10 percent legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts. The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit…
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Utah GOP Rep Grills School Leader Over Incident Where Jewish Teacher Was Forced To Hide In Locked Room
Republican Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah pressed public school administrators over whether students, teachers and a principal allegedly involved in antisemitic incidents were punished Wednesday, focusing on the harassment of a Jewish teacher at a New York City high school. Owens started out by questioning…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Ordered Heightened Police Presence During Graduations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a heightened police presence on state university campuses during graduation ceremonies last week, according to a top law-enforcement official. DeSantis held a press event on Wednesday at the University of Florida, where he and UF President Ben Sasse touted the…
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Florida Sen. Rubio, Nevada Sen. Rosen Intro Bill To Assist Veteran Parents To Easily Access G.I. Benefits
Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen introduced a bill Wednesday to assist US Veteran parents in more easily accessing G.I. benefits. For many veterans, the G.I. Bill is essential for advancing their education. However, with the current system, veteran parents who pursue…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Vows Order, Safety On State’s College Campuses
Governor Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s success on Wednesday in maintaining order and ensuring student safety on Florida’s campuses. In Florida, pro-Hamas encampments were disbanded in minutes, and Jewish students were kept safe from harassment. “In Florida, we prioritize order and student safety on campus,” said…
Latest News
New Florida Polytechnic University President Confirmed
The state university system Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Devin Stephenson to become the second president of Florida Polytechnic University, as President Randy Avent prepares to leave the post. The Florida Poly Board of Trustees selected Stephenson on April 15 and later approved a…
House Rejects Georgia Rep. MTG’s Attempt At Ousting House Speaker Johnson
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed a vote Wednesday to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, but members swiftly quashed her attempt. One of the most ardent congressional supporters of Donald Trump, Greene rose on the House floor and delivered a lengthy list of alleged “transgressions” by…
Florida Agriculture
Tourists To Continue Getting Taste Of Florida
Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10 percent legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts. The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit…
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week — Innovative Technology To Evaluate Forest Damage Helps With Rapid Response Post-Storm
With Hurricane Preparedness Week kicking off today, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are preparing for hurricane season with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment that will help them determine how extensively forests are damaged during individual hurricanes. When hurricanes careen through Florida, they…
Politics
House Rejects Georgia Rep. MTG’s Attempt At Ousting House Speaker Johnson
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed a vote Wednesday to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, but members swiftly quashed her attempt. One of the most ardent congressional supporters of Donald Trump, Greene rose on the House floor and delivered a lengthy list of alleged “transgressions” by…
Utah GOP Rep Grills School Leader Over Incident Where Jewish Teacher Was Forced To Hide In Locked Room
Republican Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah pressed public school administrators over whether students, teachers and a principal allegedly involved in antisemitic incidents were punished Wednesday, focusing on the harassment of a Jewish teacher at a New York City high school. Owens started out by questioning…
Job News
Jobless Rate In Florida Inches Up
Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in…
Lottery
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…
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Florida Agriculture
Tourists To Continue Getting Taste Of Florida
Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers while state citrus officials adjust to a pending 10 percent legislative budget cut for their promotional efforts. The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit…
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week — Innovative Technology To Evaluate Forest Damage Helps With Rapid Response Post-Storm
With Hurricane Preparedness Week kicking off today, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are preparing for hurricane season with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment that will help them determine how extensively forests are damaged during individual hurricanes. When hurricanes careen through Florida, they…
780 Wildfires Have Burned 18,740 Acres In Florida So Far In 2024
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service are highlighting the dangers of wildfire arson during Arson Awareness Week, May 5-11, 2024, reminding Floridians how they can help report suspicious fire activity in Florida’s wildlands and forests. “It only takes a spark…