TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is currently conducting a shooting investigation where officers say three people were shot overnight. On Tuesday at 11:15 PM, officers responded to the intersection of Marion St and Tyler St. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival,…
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Lakeland Fire Department Appoints David Sutherland As Fire Marshal
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Lakeland Fire Department is pleased to announce David Sutherland has been appointed as the department’s newest Fire Marshal. Fire Chief Doug Riley expressed his enthusiasm for David’s appointment as head of the Prevention Division. He stated, “We are thrilled to announce…
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Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz And Sen. Grall Draw Democratic Foes
Former state Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, have drawn Democratic opponents as they prepare for the November elections. According to the state Division of Elections website, Democrat Lisa Newell opened a campaign account Monday to run against Gaetz in…
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Georgia Child With Special Needs Receives Amazing Dream Trip To Florida
Benjamin Abbott was granted a Magical Dream from the Sunshine Foundation for a family trip to Florida. Benjamin lives with Level 3 Severe Autism. “Sincerely appreciate all of you from the Sunshine Foundation and sponsors for providing the Dream Vacation for Benjamin and my family. It was an amazing time,…
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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…
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Grills Biden On Chinese EV-Focused Tariffs
President Biden is increasing tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), with no comparable tariff increase on Chinese internal combustion engine vehicles. Rubio says this “misguided half-solution, rooted in President Biden’s radical climate agenda, ignores the true threat Communist China poses to U.S. manufacturers and…
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Lakeland Fire Department Appoints David Sutherland As Fire Marshal
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Lakeland Fire Department is pleased to announce David Sutherland has been appointed as the department’s newest Fire Marshal. Fire Chief Doug Riley expressed his enthusiasm for David’s appointment as head of the Prevention Division. He stated, “We are thrilled to announce…
Cops And Crime
FWC Identifies Boat That Fled Accident In Florida That Claimed Life Of 15-Year-Old
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has identified the vessel in connection with a deadly accident over the weekend. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers were notified of a boating incident in Biscayne Bay near Nixon Beach Sandbar in Miami-Dade County. Preliminary…
Cold Case
Florida Agriculture
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…
Florida Ag Commissioner Issues Updated Emergency Rule For Livestock And Avian Influenza
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-6, updating specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The emergency rule builds upon previously issued safety protocols, policies and guidance, and…
Florida Citrus Industry Continues To Feel The Squeeze
Bruises continue to be inflicted on Florida’s citrus industry, as the forecast for the nearly concluded growing season dropped further Friday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an updated production forecast that was 5.6 percent below projections released in April. Meanwhile, a decades-old citrus association…
Politics
Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz And Sen. Grall Draw Democratic Foes
Former state Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, have drawn Democratic opponents as they prepare for the November elections. According to the state Division of Elections website, Democrat Lisa Newell opened a campaign account Monday to run against Gaetz 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…
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…