On Monday, August 19th, Paul David Badovinac, 41, of Homosassa, was charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer after an August 8th incident that resulted in the use of deadly force by a Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy. The events unfolded on Thursday, August 8th, whenContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Florida Auditor General Sherrill Norman has uncovered instances where some nonstate entities receiving taxpayer funds did not comply with state law when it came to their financial records. For fiscal years ending Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023, the financial reporting packages of out-of-state nonprofits,Continue Reading
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to a well-being check at a residence in the 8900 block of 3rd Avenue in the Riverview area. Upon arrival, officers found 34-year-old Devvin D’Andre McCray deceased inside the home. JSO’s Homicide Team 7 Detectives,Continue Reading
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla, could be coasting to an easy victory as his primary challenger struggles to raise funds. A Democrat rival has pulled out of the race altogether and will be replaced with a new challenger. A former surgeon from Panama City, DunnContinue Reading
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) revealed significant developments from a recent large-scale investigation led by its Tactical Impact Unit (TIU). The operation, named “Flip the Script,” targeted narcotics trafficking and organized crime within Citrus County, leading to numerous arrests and the seizure of substantialContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — State officials have released a report that shows Floridians might be less reliant on at least one of the Sunshine State’s social net programs in the upcoming fiscal year. The Social Services Estimating Conference was held in July, and projections indicate one of the lowest uptakesContinue Reading
On Sunday, February 18, 2024, patrol officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about an unresponsive child in the 900 block of Allison Street. The child was transported to a local hospital by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, where she was pronounced dead by hospital staff.Continue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State’s investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director, was tasked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to analyze the state budgetContinue Reading
Florida, a major player in championing legal reform bills, put up a strong fight on the issue of outside funding of civil litigation within its courtrooms. It is one of several states that pursued legislative efforts during the 2024 session that would place reasonable controls on a currently unregulated investmentContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is facing a primary challenge, but polling says Republicans seem likely to keep the 1st Congressional District in their column. Gaetz has drawn a primary challenger, Pensacola native and former naval aviator Aaron Dimmock. The winner of the Aug. 20Continue Reading