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
(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
On July 31, 2024, a 77-year-old female was walking in the parking lot of the CVS located at 3771 Clyde Morris Blvd. in Port Orange, Florida. An unidentified male approached the female, grabbing her purse and other belongings. During the struggle, the female was knocked to the pavement, resulting inContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida regulators are a step closer to coming to a final decision over a proposed rate hike by one of the Sunshine State’s largest electricity providers. The Florida Public Service Commission held a prehearing conference on Aug. 8 on a petition filed by Tampa Electric CompanyContinue Reading
On Thursday, August 8, deputies from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) were investigating Paul David Badovinac, 41, of Homosassa, for felony battery on an elderly victim. Deputies located Badovinac at a residence on West Jarovi Court in Homosassa, but he fled on foot when approached. A deputy pursued BadovinacContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that he is against using state money to fund the construction of sports stadiums. DeSantis, however, announced Thursday that he and the state will grant $8 million from the Governors’ Job Growth Grant Fund toward road infrastructure around the new constructionContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A 15-state coalition led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a multi-jurisdictional asylum case. Moody previously led a 17-state coalition calling on the Ninth Circuit to do the same. At issue are multiple lawsuits filedContinue Reading