President Joe Biden’s signature pieces of legislation are routing billions of dollars into swing states, but pundits are not convinced that the money will make much difference in November’s elections. The bipartisan infrastructure law of 2021, the CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have cumulatively routed billions of dollars…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Tampa man was killed in a violent high-speed crash that happened Saturday at around 10:45 pm. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a motorcycle operated by a 33-year-old Tampa man was traveling eastbound on US-92 (Gandy Bridge), approaching the Hillsborough County…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Thursday arrested James Robert Bechtold, 33, of Valrico, for soliciting a minor online for sex. Bechtold is an information technology security (IT) specialist defense contractor. The Colorado State Police and the Air Force Office of…
Five former law enforcement officers from throughout Florida were honored this morning at the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass presided over the ceremony. The inductees were nominated by the…
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was served an indictment in Arizona’s ongoing investigation into the state’s fake elector scheme. Reportedly, he was served at his home in Florida after his 80th birthday celebration. Giuliani, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, now…
The Biden administration announced a new plan to expedite asylum cases for migrants illegally entering the U.S., but some experts questioned the plan’s efficacy and argued it could pose national security risks. In a joint statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department…
HILLSBOROUGH, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a camp counselor after inappropriate sexual conduct against a nine-year-old. Between June and August of 2022, at the Code Ninjas camp located at 11909 Sheldon Rd (which is now closed), camp counselor Angelo Lombay, 18,…
According to Israeli and international sources, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor is considering the issuance of warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders based on the Hamas attack of Oct. 7 and Israel’s response. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) has demanded the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu for genocide. But there is a…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance with life-threatening injuries in Largo. According to deputies, on May 18, 2024, at approximately 2:48 a.m., deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team responded…
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…
President Joe Biden’s signature pieces of legislation are routing billions of dollars into swing states, but pundits are not convinced that the money will make much difference in November’s elections. The bipartisan infrastructure law of 2021, the CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have cumulatively routed billions of dollars…
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Tampa man was killed in a violent high-speed crash that happened Saturday at around 10:45 pm. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a motorcycle operated by a 33-year-old Tampa man was traveling eastbound on US-92 (Gandy Bridge), approaching the Hillsborough County…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Thursday arrested James Robert Bechtold, 33, of Valrico, for soliciting a minor online for sex. Bechtold is an information technology security (IT) specialist defense contractor. The Colorado State Police and the Air Force Office of…
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Travis O’Neil has been located and is safe, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office requested the community’s assistance in locating a missing man. Deputies say Travis O’Neil was reported missing on May 17, 2024, but was…
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, 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…
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,…
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…
President Joe Biden’s signature pieces of legislation are routing billions of dollars into swing states, but pundits are not convinced that the money will make much difference in November’s elections. The bipartisan infrastructure law of 2021, the CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have cumulatively routed billions of dollars…
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…
