TAMPA, Fla. – The Walmart located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa is temporarily closed due to a police investigation. Officers responded to the scene around 1:39 p.m. following a reported altercation inside the store. Preliminary findings suggest the incident involved individuals who…
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Pasco Sheriff Updates Homicide Investigation, Search Continues For Missing Family In Hudson
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) held a press conference Saturday to address the recent discovery of human remains in Hiudon. This comes as the search for a missing family of 4 in the area continues. Sheriff Chris Nocco said they could…
Sneads Motorcyclist Killed In SR-54 Collision In Wesley Chapel
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – A 49-year-old Sneads man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on SR-54 on Friday at around 3:33 pm. The collision occurred at the intersection of Vandine Road when a Nissan Rogue, driven by a 53-year-old Wesley Chapel man,…
Price Gouging Hotline Activated In Florida Following Devastating Flooding
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas experiencing torrential downpours and dangerous flooding. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties. The Price Gouging Hotline…
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Tampa Walmart Temporarily Closed Following Altercation
TAMPA, Fla. – The Walmart located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa is temporarily closed due to a police investigation. Officers responded to the scene around 1:39 p.m. following a reported altercation inside the store. Preliminary findings suggest the incident involved individuals who…
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Pasco Sheriff Updates Homicide Investigation, Search Continues For Missing Family In Hudson
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) held a press conference Saturday to address the recent discovery of human remains in Hiudon. This comes as the search for a missing family of 4 in the area continues. Sheriff Chris Nocco said they could…
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Sneads Motorcyclist Killed In SR-54 Collision In Wesley Chapel
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – A 49-year-old Sneads man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on SR-54 on Friday at around 3:33 pm. The collision occurred at the intersection of Vandine Road when a Nissan Rogue, driven by a 53-year-old Wesley Chapel man,…
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Price Gouging Hotline Activated In Florida Following Devastating Flooding
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas experiencing torrential downpours and dangerous flooding. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties. The Price Gouging Hotline…
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10 Victims Freed From Human Trafficking Ring In Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Thursday announced the successful rescue of 10 victims of human trafficking and the formation of a new statewide strike team dedicated to combating this heinous crime. The announcement was made at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Tampa Bay Regional…
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Florida AG Moody: Tampa Bay Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To 27 Years In Prison
TAMPA, Fla. – Robert Cox, the leader of a drug-trafficking organization responsible for bringing large quantities of fentanyl into Florida, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. The sentence was secured by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution following an investigation in…
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Florida Among 17 States To Sue Biden Admin Over Foreign Farmworker Unionization Rule
A coalition of 17 state attorneys general, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, filed a lawsuit this week against the Biden administration challenging a new rule that grants temporary foreign farmworkers on H-2A visas the right to unionize. The lawsuit argues that this rule…
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Southwest Airlines Flight To Hawaiian Island Plunges, Comes Within 400 Feet Of Pacific Ocean
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft narrowly avoided disaster off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, after weather conditions forced a swift change in course, bringing the plane within a mere 400 feet of the Pacific Ocean. The incident, which occurred on April 11th,…
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Federal Appeals Court Weighs Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
Grappling with issues of government power and academic freedom, a federal appeals court Friday heard arguments in a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts how race-related concepts can be taught in state universities — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop…
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Florida Democrats Lock Up 11 Legislative Seats
Eleven candidates, mostly incumbents, won legislative races Friday as they did not draw opponents before a qualifying deadline, while the Florida Democratic Party hit a goal of having candidates vie for every seat up for election. Two Democrats — former House members Carlos Guillermo Smith…
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Purple Alert Canceled For Missing St. Petersburg Man, Located Safe
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Jeremy Ogletree was located and is safe, according to Pinellas County Sherifff’s Office. Deputies previously issued a Purple Alert for 49-year-old Jeremy Ogletree. According to deputies, Ogletree was last seen on June 15, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m. He was on…
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Pinellas Deputies Issue Purple Alert For Missing Mulberry Man Driving Truck With Ohio Tags
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Deputies have issued a Purple Alert for 28-year-old Collin Williams. According to deputies, Williams was last seen on June 15, 2024, at the Sunoco gas station at 5790 34th Street North in unincorporated St. Petersburg. He is believed to…
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Endangered Family Of Four Missing From Hudson, Pasco Deputies Urge Public’s Help
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The search is still underway for this missing family; however, a suspect has been arrested for homicide after human remains were located on his property. Sheriff Chris Nocco briefed the media Saturday with an update here: Pasco Sheriff Updates Homicide Investigation,…
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Covert U.S. Campaign Targeted China’s Vaccine Efforts During Pandemic, Sources Say
A bombshell report by Reuters has revealed that the Pentagon conducted a covert operation aimed at undermining China’s vaccination efforts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign, carried out under the guise of countering disinformation, allegedly involved spreading anti-vaccine sentiments through social media,…
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Changes Sought In Florida Felon Voting Process
State election officials on Friday listened to suggestions about how to update the process for convicted felons to seek what are known as advisory opinions about their eligibility to vote, with advocates calling for a procedure that provides “certainty” for people who have completed their…
Sports
American Pickleball Tour Serves Up Excitement in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The American Pickleball Tour (APT) is making a splash in Winter Haven, bringing its unique blend of competition, camaraderie, and fun to the AdventHealth Fieldhouse. With two events already held this year and another slated for August, pickleball enthusiasts of all…
Listen: Sports Club Of Tampa Bay Hall Of Famer Steve Spurrier With Rock Riley
Legendary Football Coach Steve Spurrier tells it like it was meeting with Rock and a couple of media members before being inducted into the Sports Club of Tampa Bay’s Hall of Fame. Spurrier reminisced about his days as the quarterback for the winless expansion Tampa…
Tampa Bay Rays Take Series From Cubs Before Embarking On Nine-Game Trip
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – At least the Rays managed to take two of three from the mediocre Cubs after being swept by the Orioles. A great start from Taj Bradley appeared as though it would be wasted Thursday night. The Rays trailed 2-0 after six…
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…
Cops And Crime
10 Victims Freed From Human Trafficking Ring In Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Thursday announced the successful rescue of 10 victims of human trafficking and the formation of a new statewide strike team dedicated to combating this heinous crime. The announcement was made at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Tampa Bay Regional…
No. 1 On Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List Arrested
In a significant development, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today the arrest of Victor Hugo Chox Gonzalez, the most wanted fugitive on the state’s recently launched “10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants” list. Chox Gonzalez, 38, was apprehended in Fort Worth without…
Cold Case
Purple Alert Canceled For Missing St. Petersburg Man, Located Safe
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Jeremy Ogletree was located and is safe, according to Pinellas County Sherifff’s Office. Deputies previously issued a Purple Alert for 49-year-old Jeremy Ogletree. According to deputies, Ogletree was last seen on June 15, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m. He was on…
Pinellas Deputies Issue Purple Alert For Missing Mulberry Man Driving Truck With Ohio Tags
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Deputies have issued a Purple Alert for 28-year-old Collin Williams. According to deputies, Williams was last seen on June 15, 2024, at the Sunoco gas station at 5790 34th Street North in unincorporated St. Petersburg. He is believed to…
Endangered Family Of Four Missing From Hudson, Pasco Deputies Urge Public’s Help
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The search is still underway for this missing family; however, a suspect has been arrested for homicide after human remains were located on his property. Sheriff Chris Nocco briefed the media Saturday with an update here: Pasco Sheriff Updates Homicide Investigation,…
Florida Agriculture
Sweaty Cattle May Boost Food Security In A Warming World
Sweaty cows may not sound like the most exciting company, but in a warming world, researchers can’t get enough of them. When cattle are too hot, they tend to stop eating, said Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) professor…
Slight Uptick For Oranges, But Florida Citrus Woes Persist
With one leader saying it is on the “brink of a disaster,” Florida’s citrus industry is nearing the end of the 2023-2024 growing season showing relatively little growth from the previous hurricane-marred season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday released a monthly forecast that…
Meet Berkley Barnes: From Shy 4-H Mini-Member To Legislative Change Agent
How does a shy youth grow into a confident and inspirational young leader advocating for legislative change at the state level? For Berkley Barnes, a 17-year-old St. Lucie resident and 4-H member, the journey entailed participation in the robust Florida 4-H youth development program, combined…
Politics
Florida Among 17 States To Sue Biden Admin Over Foreign Farmworker Unionization Rule
A coalition of 17 state attorneys general, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, filed a lawsuit this week against the Biden administration challenging a new rule that grants temporary foreign farmworkers on H-2A visas the right to unionize. The lawsuit argues that this rule…
Federal Appeals Court Weighs Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
Grappling with issues of government power and academic freedom, a federal appeals court Friday heard arguments in a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts how race-related concepts can be taught in state universities — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop…
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
Florida Jobless Claims Increase
First-time unemployment claims in Florida jumped last week, with the state seeing its highest number since October 2022. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a report that estimated 8,709 initial unemployment claims were filed in Florida during the week ending June 8, up…
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…
Good Eats
Rolling Out The Good News: Making Homemade Pasta Is Easier Than You Think
In a world dominated by convenience foods, a resurgence in homemade cooking has taken center stage. Among the culinary trends gaining momentum is the art of crafting fresh pasta from scratch. Contrary to popular belief, making pasta at home is not only achievable but also…
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…