An increasing proportion of senior folks in Florida and across the nation are experiencing physical and mental health problems, primarily due to an epidemic of loneliness. Public health professionals have raised the alarm, but no significant legislation has yet been passed to address the problem.…
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…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Energy will host an informational webinar on May 29, 2024, regarding Florida’s Energy Rebates Programs. The goal of the informational webinar is to provide initial information about the program and seek input concerning the…
TAMPA, Fla. – Experience big-time family fun at Monster Jam. The most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Tampa for an adrenaline-charged weekend at AMALIE Arena on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 2024. …
An increasing proportion of senior folks in Florida and across the nation are experiencing physical and mental health problems, primarily due to an epidemic of loneliness. Public health professionals have raised the alarm, but no significant legislation has yet been passed to address the problem.…
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…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Energy will host an informational webinar on May 29, 2024, regarding Florida’s Energy Rebates Programs. The goal of the informational webinar is to provide initial information about the program and seek input concerning the…
TAMPA, Fla. – Experience big-time family fun at Monster Jam. The most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Tampa for an adrenaline-charged weekend at AMALIE Arena on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 2024. …
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it would use a gasoline stockpile intended for emergency situations to lower pump prices ahead of the 2024 elections. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will release one million barrels of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR)…
Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive. Leaders of utility companies and associations representing municipal utilities and electric cooperatives made presentations to the Florida Public Service Commission as the six-month hurricane…
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…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission Tara Tedrow, of Windermere, is a shareholder at Lowndes Law. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and her juris doctorate…
The high-profile trial of former President Donald Trump has captivated the nation. The defense rested its case without Trump taking the witness stand. This pivotal moment in American history has set the stage for closing arguments and the jury’s deliberations, which could determine the fate…
The number of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. policies topped 1.2 million last week but likely will decrease as customers move to private insurers. Citizens had 1,201,536 policies on Friday, up from 1,196,736 policies a week earlier and 1,191,940 two weeks earlier, according to data posted…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Detectives have arrested a 13-year-old Tyrone Middle School student on Monday after the child threatened a mass shooting. Detectives say the 13-year-old logged into another student’s Pinellas County Schools portal FOCUS account to send threatening messages to multiple teachers…
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…
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…
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,…
An increasing proportion of senior folks in Florida and across the nation are experiencing physical and mental health problems, primarily due to an epidemic of loneliness. Public health professionals have raised the alarm, but no significant legislation has yet been passed to address the problem.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
