Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his proposal to increase the minimum salary for teachers across the state. The Governor’s proposed 2020 budget recommendation will include a pay raise for more than 101,000 teachers in Florida by raising the minimum salary to $47,500. “We are experiencing a teacher shortage inContinue Reading
The illustrious, Emmy-nominated comedian, Randy Rainbow, brings his sold-out tour to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater on Saturday, October 19th at 7:00pm. Ticket Prices: $85.00, $49.50, $43.50, $37.50 and can be purchased online at www.TheMahaffey.com, by phone (727) 300-2000, or at the Box Office located atContinue Reading
Terry Fator, winner of season two of America’s Got Talent and headliner at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas for the past 10 years, introduces his “VOICE of Entertainment” tour to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey theater on November 7th at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49.50-$79.50 and canContinue Reading
Yesterday federal Judge William F. Jung issued an order granting summary judgment to Liberty Counsel in its suit to invalidate the Tampa ordinance that prohibited licensed counselors from providing voluntary talk therapy to minors seeking help to reduce or eliminate their unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity. Today’s ruling permanently strikes down theContinue Reading
Just off Kennedy Blvd, a stones throw away from the beautiful Florida waters is the Hotel Alba, a revamped and stylish new upgrade to the Westshore’s Crown Plaza. Inside is the The Spaniard restaurant and new bright and modern feel with relaxing and elegant designs to welcome guests and provideContinue Reading
The 17-round schedule for the 2020 season of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship was announced earlier this year. Today to mark the tickets on-sale dates, Feld Entertainment, Inc. has revealed which cities will feature the Triple Crown, 250SX Class Regional Championships and the East/West Showdown formats. TheContinue Reading
The New Port Richey Police Department detailed the case surrounding the battery charges against Andrew Chickoree for inappropriately touching female patients during sleep studies. Chickoree, 52, of Pasco County, Florida, just north of Tampa, was arrested Tuesday on one count of sexual battery and another count of battery after womenContinue Reading
We turn on the faucet and clean water flows. Most of us don’t give it much thought. But for civil engineers, urban planners, developers, and other professionals, maintaining a reliable water supply takes expertise, planning and constant vigilance. A water-resilient city must be prepared to address a wide range ofContinue Reading
Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States, is coming back to Tampa with an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, and educators. This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Breeder-vendors areContinue Reading
A famous line in Return of the Jedi came from the obscure character, Admiral Ackbar, as the empire attacked the rebels: “It’s a trap!” That is a message echoed about the Democrat attack on President Trump over a call with Ukraine’s president, allegedly offering a quid pro quo deal forContinue Reading
Comedian Wayne Brady brings his hilarious new tour to the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater on Sunday, October 13th at 7:00pm. Ticket prices are $65, $55, $45, $35 and can be purchased online at www.TheMahaffey.com, by phone (727) 300-2000, or at the Box Office located at 400Continue Reading
Clearwater police in Florida have arrested Falo Kane for sexual assaulting senior citizens in a health facility, one woman being disabled by a stroke. Kane, 32, was arrested after police investigated incidents during the unidentified victims’ adult diaper changes. One woman assaulted was in a wheelchair and another was disabledContinue Reading
The New York City Council is seeking to repeal a citywide counseling ban out of concern that the ban would not survive the Supreme Court and would impact similar counseling bans across the United States. In 2017, the Council passed an ordinance which prohibits counseling to reduce or eliminate unwantedContinue Reading
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office have identified Miguel Angel Castillo-Hernandez in the Florida murder suicide which also left his 2-year-old daughter dead. Castillo-Hernandez, 34, was identified in a BOLO search in the wake of Friday night to reports of a “family disturbance” the 3600 block of Stardust Place around 7:30Continue Reading
UPDATE: Tour dates cancelled. The Orlando, FL on 9/22 remains as does Tulsa and Grapevine, TX. The contact with the group noted that “everyone will receive a full refund within 72 hours.” For the first time in 10 years, we will hear new music and get a new tour from three-timeContinue Reading
Winter Haven Police in Florida are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Wednesday in the Florence Villa neighborhood, identifying the two men dead as Cody Hunt and Rorey Copeland. Public Safety Director Charlie Bird detailed that officers were on Palmetto Avenue 11:36 a.m. Wednesday investigating the shooting of Rorey Copeland,Continue Reading
Tallahassee Police have identified Antwann D. Brown, a current employee at Dyke Industries who responded to an unknown dispute in the office and used a “pocket-knife style weapon” to attack and injured five people, one in “serious condition.” Tallahassee police spokesman Damon Miller stated that “At approximately 8:37 am, TPD respondedContinue Reading
Orange County Sheriff’s Office detailed how a drunk woman, Ellen McMillion, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios repeatedly tried to slap a taxi driver because he didn’t have any cigarettes to give her, then kicked a deputy as she was being arrested, landing herself on Disney’s “banned for life” list. McMillion, 53,Continue Reading
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office are reporting that a mobile home fire in Florida, killing Cynthia Brace, was deliberately set by the woman’s husband, Edward Brace, as part of a murder suicide scheme. Cynthia Brace, 61, died in the March 3 blaze at 5916 Penny Royal Road, while her husband EdwardContinue Reading
A woman contacted Hillsborough County Sheriffs claiming a Tampa man that she knew demanded sexual favors in order for him to return her dog. The man, Kevin Skaggs, 36, had been calling and sending her unwanted text messages for months. Deputies were able to locate Skaggs driving in his vehicleContinue Reading
A Florida man in Safety Harbor, Paul Gary Morgan, was arrested Saturday afternoon for the kidnapping and molesting a 9-year-old girl. Morgan, 63, grabbed the girl after she refused to show him her panties when he approached several children playing in a neighbor’s yard. The man took the girl toContinue Reading
