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A Florida bill would prevent students from using cell phones, or any other device not issued by the school from “Bell to Bell.” A current bill prohibits phone use during instructional hours, however, the new bill would extend to the entire campus while school is in session. HB 949, a general bill by Demi Busatta, […]



Following Hurricane Helene, many streets in Pasco, Hernando Beach, Spring Hill, and Crystal River remain underwater. Law enforcement asks drivers to avoid the areas if possible due to multiple road hazards, including downed powerlines, trees, and standing water. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, said, “The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is honored to serve and protect our […]

Winter Haven, Florida — A serious car crash left a 17-year-old boy dead and a 15-year-old girl critically injured Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on Spirit Lake Road south of Oakwood Estates Community around 3:06 p.m. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders found the […]

Lakeland, Florida —  A McDonald’s drive-thru employee is behind bars after she pulled a gun on a customer and opened fire. According to the Lakeland Police Department, the incident took place Friday, June 14 during breakfast hours. Police said that Chassidy Gardner, 22, became upset after a customer pointed out that their food order was […]

Homosassa, Florida — For years, private firearm collectors have been able to sell guns and ammo at Howard’s Flea Market, located in Homosassa, Florida. The flea market allowed to sell of handguns, rifles, and all ammunition. Well, that privilege will be no more. Sunday, May 19, 2024, was the last day shoppers would be able […]

Citrus County — Sportsmen’s Bowling Center, AKA Tipsy Bull, located at 100 N Florida Ave, Inverness, FL, has been on the market for several months and is now under contract. State records show that the company attempting to get Sportsmen’s Bowl rezoned is a part of the 2nd Amendment Armory gun store located in Brandon, […]

Tampa, Florida —   A University of Tampa student is accused of wrapping her baby girl in a towel and dumping it in a garbage bin on campus. The baby was found by another student who then notified the Tampa Police Department Sunday night at approximately 7 p.m. near McKay Hall. Authorities located the mother and […]

Florida  – Four teens  — ages 14 to 16 — are dead following a high-speed chase in Waldo. The incident started when an SUV was stolen in Gainesville and later seen after a license plate scanner detected the stolen vehicle. When an Alachua County sheriff’s deputy confirmed the vehicle was stolen he attempted to make […]

Inverness, Florida — On April 8, 2024, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies were dispatched to the Inverness Walmart in reference to a shooting. According to witnesses, the shooting occurred in the parking lot. When deputies arrived, they discovered that the suspect, later identified as Gavin Minden, had fled the scene on foot. CCSO’s Aviation […]