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38 Illegal Aliens Including Rapists, Child Sex Offenders Arrested In New Jersey ICE Operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division in Newark, New Jersey, recently conducted a targeted operation that led to the apprehension of 38 illegal aliens with criminal convictions and/or pending charges. The operation was carried out from April 15 to…
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Florida Woman Wins $1 Million On $20 Cashword Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Anita Ervin, 61, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee. Ervin chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000.00. Ervin purchased her winning ticket…
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Sheriff To Step Up Patrols Following Violence In Brandon Last Week, Threats Of More To Come
BRANDON, Fla. – Following last weekend’s violence in Brandon, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is taking a proactive stance to ensure the safety and well-being of the community this coming weekend. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is aware of social media posts encouraging violence and…
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Advocates For Abolishing ATF After Biden’s Most Recent Attempted Gun Grab
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz on Thursday called for abolishing the ATF over a new rule that bypassed Congress and threatens to turn countless law-abiding gun owners into felons. Steven Dettelbach, President Joe Biden’s director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, testified about…
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Off-Duty St. Pete Beach District Fire Chief Arrested After Assaulting A Bicyclist
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pinellas County Deputies assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau arrested 55-year-old Thomas McClave, an off-duty district fire chief, for Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle and Simple Battery. According to deputies, on Thursday at 5:10 pm, the victim, 58-year-old Gregory Hicks,…
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott Rips Senate Dems Seeking To Make “Toxic Open Border Policies” Into Law
Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Thursday bashed Senate Democrats and President Joe Biden for reviving a failed immigration bill that would implement failed left-wing policies that have turned the southern border into a sieve. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brought back the bill, which…
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Report: Add Massachusetts To The List Of Blue States Losing Population To Florida And Texas
Massachusetts, long hailed as a hub of educational excellence and technological innovation, is facing a growing crisis – the mass exodus of its residents. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Boston University Questrom School of Business has uncovered staggering figures that paint a…
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The Alarming Expansion Of Mexican Cartels In Every U.S. State: No Joe, This Isn’t Going Well.
The scourge of Mexican drug cartels has infiltrated every corner of the United States, according to a chilling new report from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The agency’s 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment paints a grim picture, revealing how the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New…
Sports
Florida Board Of Education Tees Up School Athletics Changes
The state Board of Education is slated to consider ratifying changes to the Florida High School Athletic Association bylaws next week, which would include a provision allowing student-athletes to continue playing sports if they have graduated early. Changes to FHSAA bylaws must be approved by…
Georgia QB, Former University Of Florida Recruit Jaden Rashada Sues In $13.85M ‘NIL’ Dispute
Saying his experience is “emblematic of the abuses running rampant in the world of big-time college football,” a former high-school star quarterback on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing University of Florida football coach Billy Napier, a top Gators booster and others of wrongdoing related to…
Cold Case
Florida Missing Child Alert Canceled For Dade City Teen Alton Brownfield, Located Safe
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Alton Brownfield has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert was previously issued for Alton Brownfield, a missing/endangered 15-year-old. Brownfield is 5’6″, around 155 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Brownfield was…
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,…
Politics
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Advocates For Abolishing ATF After Biden’s Most Recent Attempted Gun Grab
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz on Thursday called for abolishing the ATF over a new rule that bypassed Congress and threatens to turn countless law-abiding gun owners into felons. Steven Dettelbach, President Joe Biden’s director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, testified about…
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Rips Senate Dems Seeking To Make “Toxic Open Border Policies” Into Law
Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Thursday bashed Senate Democrats and President Joe Biden for reviving a failed immigration bill that would implement failed left-wing policies that have turned the southern border into a sieve. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brought back the bill, which…
Lottery
Florida Woman Wins $1 Million On $20 Cashword Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Anita Ervin, 61, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee. Ervin chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000.00. Ervin purchased her winning ticket…
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…
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…