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Florida Law Enforcement Dismantles Drug Ring and Dog-Fighting Network, Arresting 23 in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay
In a coordinated crackdown on illicit activities, law enforcement agencies in Florida have brought down a drug trafficking network and a dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects. The operations, "Operation Snow Cap" by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and “Operation Pedigree” by the St. Petersburg Police Department, uncovered a nexus of narcotics and animal cruelty spanning across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area.
Exposing Florida’s Illegal Horse Meat Trade: Racehorse Slaughtered on Camera
A troubling situation has arisen in our vicinity, where there are accusations of the unauthorized killing of horses for their meat. According to animal advocates who spoke with FOX 13, they are urging law enforcement to close down the farm where a horse has been slaughtered. For months, FOX 13...
A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
Florida football’s chief staff member interviews for UGA job
Florida football chief of staff Mark Robinson reportedly interviewed with the Georgia Bulldogs for a similar role in Athens on Wednesday, sources told 247Sports national college football reporter Matt Zenitz. Robinson arrived in Gainesville at the start of the calendar year, with a focus on setting up a front-office-type structure that would help manage personnel throughout the year — similar to how an NFL front office would operate. “Mark Robinson’s been outstanding,” Florida head coach Billy Napier offered back in March. “Just that direct line of communication with Florida Victorious, our current players, their parents, their representation. It’s a new world. We’re living...
Gators sending all-time high 40 Florida athletes to Paris Olympics
The University of Florida will have a school-best 40 current Gators and alumni at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which kicks off this week in the City of Lights. The Orange and Blue have the fourth-best showing among college institutions. Compare the 2024 numbers with the 39 UF representatives at the 2008 Beijing Games and 35 at the Tokyo Games in 2020. In addition to those 40 competitors, Florida has five coaches also in Paris for the games — one of whom will also be competing. Anthony Nesty is the head coach for the US men’s swimming team while Whitney Hite is also...
Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church pastor arrested on accusation of rape
The Gainesville Police Department arrested a pastor Sunday on suspicion of raping his 15-year-old niece, who was booked into UF Health Shands Hospital for examination a day after the incident. Christopher Whitehead has served as a Mount Olive Primitive Baptist pastor for two years with experience in the church’s youth...
Amelia Cobb of Daytona Beach stayed the course to win the First Coast Women's Amateur
Amelia Cobb's streak of bogey-free holes came to a close early in her third round in the Brooks Rehabilitation First Coast Women's Amateur on Wednesday. She bounced back with three quick birdies and the rest of the day was never in doubt. ...
Atlantic Beach neighbors push to rename park named after 'infamous' dog
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A sign hangs in the intersection of Dewees Avenue and Coquina Place in Atlantic Beach, welcoming folks to Marvin’s Garden. One neighbor says when the sign went in, it caused a bit of a stir. “He did jump out of the second story window...
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