As donations wane during the Chinese coronavirus outbreak, the Ronald McDonald House has found a new and exciting backer to help them survive. “Our biggest challenge with COVID is the fact that our families are not able to get meals like they normally would,” said Joe Citro, Director of DevelopmentContinue Reading
Former Florida Gator star and NFL player Donald “Reche” Caldwell was shot and killed in a robbery attempt in Tampa yesterday. According to TMZ, Caldwell was “ambushed” by a “couple of people” who jumped out of bushes trying to rob him. He was shot in the leg and chest, dyingContinue Reading
On Thursday, the United Nations Human Rights office issued a report highlighting serious human rights violations in the Philippines, including killings and arbitrary detentions. The report, which was mandated by a UN Human Rights Council resolution, noted that many of the human rights concerns it has documented are long-standing, butContinue Reading
Becker’s Healthcare, a leading national publication for the health care industry, named Tampa General Hospital (TGH) one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”. This honor has been bestowed on TGH for seven consecutive years. “Tampa General Hospital is proud to be among industry leaders that have achieved advanced accreditationContinue Reading
The Orlando Police Department arrested a man, Kelvin Williams III, Thursday, for inciting riots and looting of Orlando Premium Outlets on social media. Williams, 20, was identified as a potential gang member and awareness rose as May 31 as OPD’s Gang Unit had been monitoring social media for “intelligence, specificallyContinue Reading
While all attention has been on the COVID-19 pandemic this year, in which Florida has reported more than 61,000 cases and nearly 2700 deaths, the hepatitis A outbreak in the state that began in 2018 continues. Hepatitis A activity decreased from last month and was similar to the previous 5-year averageContinue Reading
A pregnant Indian elephant died after eating food that was filled with firecrackers in India’s Kerala state. A video of the injured animal went viral, sparking outrage across India. The man suspected of the heinous act has been arrested, but not identified. The wild elephant, thought to be 15 yearsContinue Reading
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man, David Allen Howell, for attempting to “incite an altercation” by pulling a machete out of his pants. Howell, 34, of Zolfo Springs, was part of the George Floyd march Friday evening, stopping at both the Hernando County Courthouse and Hernando Park. DeputiesContinue Reading
The U.S. unemployment rate fell in May to 13.3% as some businesses reopened after the coronvirus lockdowns and stay at home orders were lifted. Workers were recalled and Friday’s report indicated that the economy added 2.5 million jobs last month, driving unemployment down from 14.7% in April. Stocks soared on theContinue Reading
During NEWS TALK with BRANDON & BOB, Brandon Jones reviewed the story of Back to the Future 2 being edited on Netflix, the clip was updated quickly, but the concept prompted a look at the long list of Disney films and shows being edited over the years, more specifically onContinue Reading
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a St. Petersburg area couple, Samantha Smith and Cody Corbin, charging them with child abuse, hiding the 6-year-old boy’s injuries and scars with makeup. Smith, 26, was charged with one count apiece of aggregated child abuse with great bodily harm and child neglect. Corbin, 31,Continue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the Steinbrenner High School band director, Jason Phillip Allgair, for engaging in sex acts with the students both on and off-campus between October 2017 and May 2018. Allgair, 35, was arrested after officers interviewed the female student, who provided evidence of a relationship withContinue Reading
Three protesters are facing felony charges as details emerge from the arrests made during the march on E. Scott St. heading towards the Interstate 4/Interstate 275 on-ramp. Police arrested Emadi Okwuosa, 22, who was using a bullhorn “to incite the group in an attempt to disrupt the flow of trafficContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about several people who burglarized a jewelry store in Tampa during the George Floyd protests on May 31. The burglary happened at International Diamond Center at 10330 N. Dale Mabry Highway, in Tampa, around 2:30 a.m., officials said. Surveillance video (as seenContinue Reading
Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $25 million-dollar agreement on Thursday, June 4, 2020 to assist residents experiencing employment or business interruptions due to COVID-19 related business closures. The funding comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The agreement for this allotment willContinue Reading
The state of Florida, as well as the cities of Boynton Beach, Coral Gables, Fort Myers, Melbourne, Ocala, Tarpon Springs, and West Palm Beach, have issued proclamations celebrating men’s health and fatherhood in June, helping educate men, boys, and their families about disease prevention, timely screenings, healthy lifestyles, and positiveContinue Reading
NEWS TALK with Brandon & Bob debuted this week and Robert Herriman, editor-in-chief of Outbreak News Today broke down a new story proposing the ban on homeschooling with Brandon Jones. Herriman reads portions of the article as Brandon refutes the security argument of public education before sharing his personal experienceContinue Reading
Twitter has claimed that the removal of a George Floyd tribute video by President Trump campaign’s official account is for a copyright violation. The clip, which you can watch below, titled “Healing, Not Hatred” features Trump speaking about the murder of Floyd, calling it a “grave tragedy,” and says hisContinue Reading
NEWS TALK with Brandon & Bob debuted this week and Robert Herriman, editor-in-chief of Outbreak News Today broke down many of the key elements of the outbreak. Herriman gives an overview of various stats, some of the facts which are more clear than months and how the politicians have respondedContinue Reading
As the rallies and protests descended into violent riots and looting, one Tampa pharmacist’s business was targeted by thieves: Health Matters Community Pharmacy. Dr. Vondalyn Wright said that criminals broke into her pharmacy on Sunday, describing the hurt and recovery in an new interview with Bay News 9. “They ransackedContinue Reading
NASA estimates an asteroid larger than the Empire State Building is headed in Earth’s direction and expected to pass near our planet on Saturday. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) labeled the asteroid, officially named 163348 (2002 NN4), a “potentially hazardous asteroid” due to its predicted proximity to Earth, but it’sContinue Reading
