A 29-year-old mother in Florida was arrested for allegedly attempting to drown her own toddler in a bathtub, saying the child was possessed by the Devil. The harrowing event, which occurred on June 7th, has left authorities and the public grappling with the gravity of…
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CNN To Face Defamation Case In Florida Over Alleged False Narrative About Afghanistan Evacuations
A Florida appeals court Wednesday said a security consultant could pursue a punitive damages claim against CNN in a defamation and trade-libel lawsuit stemming from the evacuation of Afghan citizens as the United States withdrew from Afghanistan. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court…
Florida Gov. DeSantis Slams Judge Rejecting Block On Trans Treatments For Kids “It’s Wrong”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Wednesday, slammed the decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to reverse the 2023 Florida law and regulations prohibiting the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat children for gender dysphoria. “Because it’s wrong to mutilate minors, it is…
Recent Rainfall Helps Containment Lines On The River Ranch Complex Fire In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The recent rain over the River Ranch Complex Fire and the work done by the Florida Forest Service have resulted in the Fire being 100% contained. This means that the fire has containment lines around it. However, there are still areas…
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Florida Mom Attempts To Drown Toddler Who She Said Had “The Diablo (Devil)” In Them
A 29-year-old mother in Florida was arrested for allegedly attempting to drown her own toddler in a bathtub, saying the child was possessed by the Devil. The harrowing event, which occurred on June 7th, has left authorities and the public grappling with the gravity of…
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CNN To Face Defamation Case In Florida Over Alleged False Narrative About Afghanistan Evacuations
A Florida appeals court Wednesday said a security consultant could pursue a punitive damages claim against CNN in a defamation and trade-libel lawsuit stemming from the evacuation of Afghan citizens as the United States withdrew from Afghanistan. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Slams Judge Rejecting Block On Trans Treatments For Kids “It’s Wrong”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Wednesday, slammed the decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to reverse the 2023 Florida law and regulations prohibiting the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat children for gender dysphoria. “Because it’s wrong to mutilate minors, it is…
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Recent Rainfall Helps Containment Lines On The River Ranch Complex Fire In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The recent rain over the River Ranch Complex Fire and the work done by the Florida Forest Service have resulted in the Fire being 100% contained. This means that the fire has containment lines around it. However, there are still areas…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis, Cabinet OK New Emergency Facility
Florida is moving forward with plans to buy and retrofit a massive warehouse in Central Florida as a staging area to respond to hurricanes and other emergencies. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Wednesday approved buying more than half of the 74-acre Midpoint Florida…
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Jacksonville Truck Driver Escapes Injury In Hillsborough County I-75 Crash
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Jacksonville man escaped injury after a crash that happened on Wednesday at 1:24 am in Hillsborough County. A tractor-trailer, driven by a 43-year-old Jacksonville resident, lost control due to standing water on northbound I-75, north of I-4. Read: Valrico Man…
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance Probe U.S. State Department’s Role In Ukraine ‘Enemies List’
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information about a State Department-linked Ukrainian NGO that published a list of Americans, labeled as “Trumpists to Communists” and including 116 Republican Representatives and…
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Valrico Man Killed In Pasco County I-75 Crash After Driver Loses Control Of Vehicle
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 74-year-old Valrico man tragically lost his life in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 after another driver lost control of their vehicle. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 25-year-old Sanford man driving a southbound Infiniti Q50 lost control…
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Safeguarding America: Enhancing DHS Screening And Vetting To Mitigate Terrorist Threats
The United States has long been a prime target for terrorist organizations and individuals seeking to inflict harm on American citizens and institutions. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established to spearhead the nation’s efforts in securing…
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The 2024 Essential Guide To Hurricane Preparedness In Florida
As the 2024 hurricane season approaches in Florida, it’s crucial to be well-prepared to ensure your own safety, that of your loved ones, and your property. Florida is no stranger to the devastating impacts of hurricanes, and taking proactive measures can be a lifesaver. In…
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U.S. Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia And Its Allies Over Ukraine War
The United States government, in coordination with its allies, has announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia and its supporters due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. This move comes as part of a broader effort to cripple Russia’s military capabilities and isolate it…
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State Of Florida Seeks Stay Of Abortion ‘Statement’ Ruling
The state late Tuesday asked an appeals court to put on hold a circuit judge’s decision that required changes to a “financial impact statement” that will appear on the November ballot with a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion rights. Solicitor General Henry Whitaker and other…
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trimmer And Faster Thanks To Suh
TAMPA, Fla. – Bucs DT Vita Vea changed his off-season workouts and credits former Buc Ndamukong Suh for that. “There was a lot of early morning stuff, just grinding away,” Vea said. He (Suh) took me under his wing and just took care of me…
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6 ISIS-Linked Russian Nationals Arrested In New York, Pennsylvania, And California Were Talking ‘Bomb-Making”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals suspected of having ties to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in coordinated raids across three states. The arrests were made in Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia following an extensive investigation conducted…
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Florida Medicaid Enrollment Continues Decrease
Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program continued to drop in May, with 4.423 million people receiving health care through the system, according to newly posted data on the state Agency for Health Care Administration website. The May total was down from 4.459 million in April and…
Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trimmer And Faster Thanks To Suh
TAMPA, Fla. – Bucs DT Vita Vea changed his off-season workouts and credits former Buc Ndamukong Suh for that. “There was a lot of early morning stuff, just grinding away,” Vea said. He (Suh) took me under his wing and just took care of me…
Bucs WR Sterling Shepard On Baker Mayfield Always Playing With A Chip On His Shoulder
TAMPA, Fla. – The best year of Sterling Shepard’s college football career was in 2015 with Baker Mayfield at Oklahoma. Shepard went off for 1,288 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. Now that he’s reunited with Mayfield on the Bucs, Shepard hopes for more of that magic. Oh…
Florida Panthers Just Two Wins Away From Their First Stanley Cup
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers are now two wins away from their first Stanley Cup championship after securing a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The series now shifts to Edmonton, where the Panthers will look…
Tampa Bay Rays Have To “Get Over” Being Swept By Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Ryan Pepiot said after Monday night’s 5-2 loss to Baltimore that it was nice to see how the Rays “stack up” against their American League East rival. The Rays did not “stack up” well at all in a wraparound weekend series…
Cops And Crime
Florida Mom Attempts To Drown Toddler Who She Said Had “The Diablo (Devil)” In Them
A 29-year-old mother in Florida was arrested for allegedly attempting to drown her own toddler in a bathtub, saying the child was possessed by the Devil. The harrowing event, which occurred on June 7th, has left authorities and the public grappling with the gravity of…
6 ISIS-Linked Russian Nationals Arrested In New York, Pennsylvania, And California Were Talking ‘Bomb-Making”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals suspected of having ties to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in coordinated raids across three states. The arrests were made in Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia following an extensive investigation conducted…
Cold Case
Unsolved Murder Of Dominique Lewis Haunts Florida Community After Nearly 17 Years
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly seventeen years have passed since the lifeless body of 19-year-old Dominique Lewis was discovered in a wooded area near Brooksville Rock Road, yet her tragic death remains shrouded in mystery. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively investigate the…
AG Ashley Moody, Florida Sheriffs, And Crime Stoppers Launch Cold Case Playing Cards To Solve Crimes
In a unique initiative to solve cold cases, Attorney General Ashley Moody, in collaboration with Florida sheriffs and Crime Stoppers, has launched a deck of playing cards featuring unsolved crimes. Each card showcases a photograph and details of an unsolved homicide or missing person case,…
Search Underway For Missing 17-Year-Old, Last Seen In New Port Richey
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Kayla Davis-Kuiper, a missing/runaway 17-year-old. Deputies say Davis-Kuiper is 5’8”, around 210 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes, and was last seen on June 7 around 3:00 p.m., in the Amazon Dr. area…
Florida Agriculture
UF Study Shows How Strawberry Growers Can Use Less Pesticide To Control Destructive Chilli Thrips
Florida strawberry growers can use less pesticide and save money as they try to control a mighty pest known as chilli thrips, University of Florida research shows. An invasive pest in the southeastern United States, chilli thrips was introduced to the United States from Southeast…
Campfires Banned On Florida District Conservation Lands Due To Dry Conditions
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is prohibiting campfires and other sources of open flames on District conservation lands in conjunction with numerous county burn bans and dry conditions. The lack of rainfall this spring has made grasses and other light vegetation extremely dry…
Another Florida Family Farm Preserved Through Rural And Family Lands Protection Program
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Thursday the preservation of a Florida family farm through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The Limestone Creek Ranch property, a more than 470-acre cattle operation in Hardee County, is…
Politics
CNN To Face Defamation Case In Florida Over Alleged False Narrative About Afghanistan Evacuations
A Florida appeals court Wednesday said a security consultant could pursue a punitive damages claim against CNN in a defamation and trade-libel lawsuit stemming from the evacuation of Afghan citizens as the United States withdrew from Afghanistan. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court…
Florida Gov. DeSantis Slams Judge Rejecting Block On Trans Treatments For Kids “It’s Wrong”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Wednesday, slammed the decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to reverse the 2023 Florida law and regulations prohibiting the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat children for gender dysphoria. “Because it’s wrong to mutilate minors, it is…
Lottery
Lucky Parents-To-Be Win $1,000,000 On Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that John Stanhill, 46, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Stanhill chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Stanhill purchased his winning ticket…
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…
Winning $214 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Florida
A lucky POWERBALL player in Florida won a whopping $214 million in the May 6 drawing! The winning ticket was purchased at Publix at 9050 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores. The winning ticket was purchased at Publix, located at 9050 Biscayne Boulevard. The winning numbers…
Job News
CareerEdge Launches Tuition-Free Auto Electrical Technician FastTrack Program
SARASOTA, Fla. – In a bid to address the growing demand for skilled auto electrical technicians, CareerEdge, the workforce development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has teamed up with Suncoast Technical College (STC) and local automotive service providers to offer a tuition-free…
Florida Jobless Claims Tick Up Slightly
Florida saw an uptick in first-time unemployment claims last week. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated that 6,920 jobless claims were filed in Florida during the week that ended June 1, up from a revised count of 6,276 during…
Pinellas County Government To Hold Career Fair On June 14
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Government will hold a Career Fair on Friday, June 14, from 1 – 4 p.m. at Florida Botanical Gardens (Magnolia Room), 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Hiring managers from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and Pinellas County Schools…
Tampa Ranks In The Top 15 Best Cities For Summer Jobs: WalletHub
TAMPA, Fla. – WalletHub issued its study on 2024’s Best Places for Summer Jobs on Wednesday. With summer quickly approaching, many businesses are ready to hire due to labor shortages. WalletHub compared more than 180 markets in the U.S. across 21 key metrics. The data…
Good Eats
Classic Shakshuka Recipe: Beloved Israeli Dish
Shakshuka is a beloved Israeli dish, popular for its simplicity, vibrant flavors, and versatility. Shakshuka is a one-pan meal of eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce spiced with cumin, paprika, and often a hint of heat. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it is…
Rick’s Coffee House: It’s A God Thing
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – Since the age of 14, Rick Smith has been a coffee enthusiast. About 30 years ago, his friend, for whom he’d created a successful marketing idea, bought Smith his first coffee maker, an Italian hand press. This marked the beginning…
Spread The Sunshine With Carolyn: Low-Carb Hot Dog Sauce Recipe
This is a recipe I experimented with this week. It was my Grandmother’s hotdog sauce recipe, but since I’m a type 1 diabetic, I tweaked it a little so it wouldn’t interfere with my blood sugar or my low-carb diet. I must admit it turned…
Spread The Sunshine With Carolyn: Strawberries And Cream Cake
Today is my sister and I’s birthday. We were born on the same day, three years apart. Growing up, we always hated having to share our birthdays. Since we are grown, I just wanted to tell her, “ Sister, you are the best birthday gift…