Late-night host Stephen Colbert is in recovery after undergoing surgery for a ruptured appendix, as he announced on Monday. This week’s episodes of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS have been canceled to allow Colbert time to recuperate. In social media posts, Colbert humorously addressed the situation, saying, “I’m sure you’re thinking, ‘Turkey … Read more
In response to the announcement by the Department of Environmental Protection that only electric cars will be sold in New Jersey from 2035 and that 50% of sales must be electric by 2027, I am surprised. I believed that such regulations required approval from the state Legislature and the governor’s signature. A recent Wall Street … Read more
MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled a series of indictments aimed at combatting fentanyl dealers, with a particular emphasis on Florida. The indictments target Chinese-based companies that federal investigators claim have been shipping the necessary chemicals for the production of drugs responsible for thousands of fatalities. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland expressed … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Kashara Burton had placed her bicycle on a bus at a Tampa intersection, believing she had enough time to board. She attempted to communicate with the bus driver to confirm when the bus would depart, but he couldn’t hear her due to wearing headphones. This incident occurred one evening last March near … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old have been apprehended in connection with the sexual assault of an intoxicated teenage girl who lost consciousness during a local gathering. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a group congregated for a party in Plant City on a Saturday, which involved underage drinking. When one individual … Read more
Attorneys representing Michael Duane Zack, a convicted murderer, have taken their case to the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to halt his scheduled execution on October 3rd. Earlier, Florida courts had rejected arguments that Zack should be spared due to his Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). In their plea to the U.S. Supreme Court, … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County deputies sprang into action on a Sunday when a distress call alerted them to a boat in trouble near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. At 4 a.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received the call and dispatched their marine unit to investigate the situation. Navigating through the darkness, deputies followed a … Read more
Tampa, a city teeming with culinary diversity, boasts a multitude of dining options spanning the spectrum from casual eateries to upscale fine dining establishments. Regardless of your gastronomic inclinations, whether it’s seafood, succulent steaks, smoky barbecue, or exotic ethnic fare, Tampa has a culinary treasure trove to explore. Below, we’ve curated a list of 10 … Read more
A 60-year-old woman from Florida found herself in custody over the weekend after an incident during a DUI investigation, which involved her biting a Deputy. Thankfully, the Deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Deborah Bennett Odom now faces charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and driving under the influence (DUI). The incident unfolded when the … Read more