Laken Riley Act unleashes feds to hunt Venezuelan gang members in Florida: lawmaker
Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement took suspected members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua into custody last week thanks to the newly enacted Laken Riley Act.
Florida Bill Targets Auto-Tipping: Empowering Diners with Opt-Out Option
HB 535 Aims to Restrict Automatic Gratuities and Allow Opt-Outs for Diners and Get Tips Where They Belong. Fla. News Network — A controversial practice in Florida's dining scene—automatic service fees and tips added to bills without customer consent—could face new restrictions under a proposed amendment to state law....
2 Florida, 8 California Residents Arrested In Texas”K2″ Nationwide Drug Smuggling Scheme
Federal authorities have seized three internet domains and arrested ten individuals involved in a large-scale scheme to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, known as “K2” or “Spice,” into prisons across the United States. Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr., of the Eastern District of Texas, announced the seizure...
Florida Teen Busted Trying to Sell Converted Machine Gun to Undercover Cops
As of March 11, Andres Felipe Mejia, 19 years old, has pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun, as reported by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.
Hate automatic tipping? Florida bill amendment would restrict restaurants, allow opt-outs
Ever get annoyed that an automatic tip has been added to your restaurant bill? An amendment added to a Florida public lodging bill Wednesday could restrict that to large parties and allow you to refuse it for bad service. During a House panel discussion on HB 535 , which would make it easier to remove non-paying...
4 boaters go missing in Sarasota County, search underway
VENICE, Fla. (SNN TV) — The search is underway for four missing boaters in Sarasota County. Four men who left for a...
Manatee viewing and safety in the Tampa Bay region
While some may see a 60-degree Florida winter as a warm change from the frigid temperatures up north, the manatees beg to differ. This...
Chill Out in Bradenton: Top 6 Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Spots You Must...
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Construction to begin on Sundial renovations in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Walking past the Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg, patrons have probably noticed a fence around the courtyard. The shopping and...
Officer arrested on DUI in Pinellas County, deputies say
Related video: States with the worst drivers SEMINOLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County deputies arrested an off-duty Orlando officer after he was...
