When most people think of Florida, the images that come to mind usually include swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, and endless sunshine. And while those visions are certainly part of the picture, they don’t tell the whole story. Beyond the paradise-like Instagram photos, there’s another side to the Sunshine State that most tourists —…
NatureMills US Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of multiple food products—including rice mixes, soups, spice blends, porridge mix, papads, and vadam—due to the presence of undeclared wheat, milk, and sesame. Individuals with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients risk serious or potentially life-threatening reactions if these products are consumed. The recalled items were distributed…
Following a recent fatal alligator attack in the Tiger Creek area of eastern Polk County, local law enforcement and wildlife officials are urging residents and visitors to exercise caution near the water. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Sergeant Michael Hill were recently photographed holding a newly installed warning sign intended to alert the public…
A proposed rule change by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is stirring controversy as it seeks to narrow the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)—a move that could significantly weaken protections for threatened wildlife, including many species found across Florida. The federal government aims to overturn a 1981 regulation that…
A licensed Orlando physician has admitted to illegally injecting silicone oil into patients’ buttocks during cosmetic procedures performed at his office and home, despite the practice being banned due to serious health risks. Nhan Pham, 54, of Orlando, pleaded guilty to receiving and offering to deliver an adulterated medical device, a violation of the Federal…
While parts of the central U.S. were inundated with record-setting rainfall and deadly storms last month, Florida baked under hot, dry skies, according to the latest April 2025 U.S. Climate Report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today. April brought unseasonably high temperatures and drier-than-average conditions to much of the Sunshine State,…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers, tattoo artists, and retailers to immediately stop using or selling specific Sacred Tattoo Ink products after laboratory testing revealed contamination with potentially harmful bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The affected products include: Use of contaminated tattoo inks can result in serious infections, particularly because the tattooing…
A man and woman from Florida died after falling roughly 380 feet from Inspiration Point, a scenic overlook known for its sweeping views at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. The victims, identified as 45-year-old Matthew Nannen and 58-year-old Bailee Crane, were discovered by fellow park visitors on Tuesday, April 29. According to the Garfield County…
With year-round sunshine, a booming tourism industry, and a growing network of indie creatives, Florida is quietly becoming a haven for actors and filmmakers looking to break into the industry — without the sky-high costs and competition of Hollywood. Orlando native Dalton Burdette, 28, is part of that movement. A filmmaker who writes, directs, and produces…
According to a report released on March 7 by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the total cost of health care provided to illegal immigrants in Florida was about $659.88 million in 2024. This release is the most recent update to the Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard. This dashboard details the total number of emergency department visits and…
On January 21, Yaquelin Dominguez-Nieves, 26, of Sebring, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to smuggle migrants into the United States, a crime that led to a deadly boat sinking off the coast of Florida. Court documents and testimony revealed that Dominguez-Nieves, who entered the U.S. illegally, played a central role in a human smuggling…
A major collaborative effort between the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Animal Control Officers and Citrus County Animal Services has resulted in the rescue of 90 dogs from a Hernando home. Describing the living conditions as “deplorable” and “severe,” Animal Control Officers (ACO) were alerted to the situation following a routine check of the property. The…
A Florida man has less than a month to live, if court proceedings go as planned. The Florida Supreme Court has set a rapid timeline for proceedings in the case of James D. Ford, whose death sentence is under review as his execution date approaches. Ford, convicted in 1999 for a brutal double homicide in Charlotte County, Florida,…
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has officially announced that she will be stepping down from her current role to pursue a seat in the United States Senate, marking a significant career transition after years of shaping state policy and leading legal battles on behalf of Floridians. In a heartfelt statement, Moody reflected on the pride and honor…
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is speaking out following President Donald Trump’s recent decision to designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) on his first day back in office, a move that comes after more than a year of frustration with the Biden administration’s handling of the issue. In a passionate post shared on social media platform X…
Sheriff Grady Judd of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has announced that detectives are seeking tips from the public in the hopes that they may lead to the arrest of a Florida woman who pooped on the floor of a local Family Dollar and her male partner in crime who stole from the store during the…
Consumers across the U.S., including those in the state of Florida, are being urged to check their freezers after Bestway Sandwiches Inc., a company based in Valencia, California, announced a recall of approximately 24,870 pounds of their frozen chicken and cheese taquitos. Sold by a popular affordable grocer nationwide, the recall was initiated due to…
A woman who was targeted by her husband in an attempted murder-suicide in Edgewater last weekend has officially been announced as stable from her injuries following the attack. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO), on Saturday, January 11, 2025, the victim had been shot around 12:17 am on Carol Ann Drive. She was promptly transported…
An 11-year-old Deltona boy was arrested by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO) last Friday and is currently being charged with a second-degree felony for making a false report of a bomb on the bus. According to VSO, on Friday, January 10, 2025, 11-year-old Aiden Brown decided to yell out that another student on the bus had a bomb…
A local Florida family is dealing with a tragic loss tonight following a fatal attack from a pair of dogs that took the life of their 8-year-old boy north of DeLand. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO), a witness called 911 to report the attack on Monday, January 13, 2025, just before 5 pm. While…
Neighbors looking out for each other has led to the arrest of a 58-year-old from Bradley Junction by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) last week. According to a release from PCSO, at around 2:10 pm on January 6, 2025, a resident in the hamlet of Bradley Junction south of Mulberry contacted PCSO, reporting that she believed she’d witnessed…
Collaborating detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) have arrested a 58-year-old man suspected to be involved in an extensive fraud operation. According to the January 11, 2025, press release, throughout the course of their investigation, HCSO and SCSO discovered that 58-year-old Isaac Allen was in possession of hundreds of…
After a decade-long investigation conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s Cold Case Unit (HCSO), detectives have officially arrested and charged three individuals in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old from Tampa.Back in March of 2014, deputies found the 23-year-old, Damien Bowie, fatally shot at the Avesto Del Rio Apartments in Tampa, located at 5013 E…
Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) have charged a Riverview man with murder following two deaths as a result of suspected overdose. On July 6, 2024, deputies found a couple dead inside their residence near the 800 block of Richmond Street in Gibonston. HCSO deputies were able to identify the deceased as 41-year-old William Jackson…
In a significant move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will revoke the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, also known as Red Dye No. 3, in food and ingested drugs due to concerns over its potential cancer-causing effects. The FDA’s decision, set to take effect on January 15, 2025,…
Four individuals have been indicted in connection with a large-scale conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering, involving more than $128 million in criminal proceeds. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the unsealing of the indictment on January 14, 2025, which charges Daniel Liburdi, 35, of Miami, Joseph Scotto, 44, of Bay Shore, NY, Gregory Walker,…
A new bill introduced in the Florida House of Representatives today aims to revise the state’s regulations on the size of wine containers that can be sold to consumers. The bill, which amends Section 564.05 of the Florida Statutes, seeks to adjust exceptions to the current maximum allowable capacity for individual wine containers. Under the proposed legislation,…
A new bill introduced today by Senator Lauren Polsky is aiming to strengthen Florida’s firearms laws with a series of proposed amendments to the state’s statutes. The bill, which addresses issues related to firearms, bump-fire stocks, and sentencing guidelines, seeks to redefine key terms and impose stricter penalties for firearm-related offenses. One of the primary changes outlined in…
A Florida man who is also the pastor of a church out of Washington state is facing serious charges after allegedly running a cryptocurrency scam that stole millions from investors and church members. According to the January 9, 2025, announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington, Francier Obando Pinillo, 51, of…
