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On Jan. 17, 2026 at approximately 6:20 pm, Winter Haven Police officers responded to a reported fight at the Chain of Lakes Complex Baseball Fields located at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Officers located two victims, one a 21 year-old umpire officiating a game wearing his official umpire identifiers (Victim 1) and the other victim the umpire’s father (Victim 2) who was in the stands watching the game. During the game, Victim 1 gave a verbal warning to 25 year-old Marcos Antonio Aballi (Kissimmee Florida) who was a coach of one of the teams playing in the tournament. Right...

Jacob Lang, who is running for a Florida Senate seat, organized an 'anti-fraud' protest in Minneapolis on Saturday. The demonstration became hostile after he was seen screaming into a microphone for Somalis to be sent back to Africa. He was standing on the side of a building when a man grabbed at his legs and pulled him into mob. During the protest, Lang shouted into a microphone that Somalis were replacing white Americans and demanded they return to Afric

Leftwing protesters attacked and allegedly stabbed pardoned Jan. 6 rioter and Florida Senate candidate Jake Lang Saturday after his “March Against Fraud” was met with violent pushback in Minneapolis, video showed. Lang was repeatedly bashed on the back of the head by several protesters who swung fists, flags, and objects as he fled the chaotic scene, video posted to X showed.Photos showed a bloodied Lang, 29, bleeding from the back of the head with snow in his hair, as one X user claimed he’d been “beaten” following the clash on the steps of City Hall.As Lang attempted to get away...

The video is a conservative commentary piece discussing recent incidents in Florida (a "red state") involving opposition to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operations. It covers two main stories in Jacksonville: A city employee (Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Yanita Cardona) who posted a video advising the Latino community on handling potential ICE raids (e.g., preparing powers of attorney), leading to her being placed on administrative leave for policy violations (using work resources without approval). It notes Republican calls for her firing and contrasts Florida's approach with "blue state" policies. Jennifer Cruz, a woman arrested and charged with over a dozen counts...

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Florida woman who lives with a disability said a new law that allows pregnant women to apply for temporary disabled parking permits threatens her ability to live independently, according to a lawsuit. “I just feel very strongly that pregnancy is not a disability, I just want to be able to park up front,” said State Rep. Fiona McFarland in 2025. That moment from a State House committee meeting in March helped lay the foundation for a new law that allows expecting mothers to apply for temporary disabled parking permits for a $15 fee. The permits...

Six months after Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 to rename a stretch of Southern Boulevard after President Donald Trump, a dedication ceremony for the formal name change will take place today. President Trump is expected to attend the ceremony today at Mar-a-Lago at 3:15 p.m., when the segment of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and South Ocean Boulevard — covering the highly visible route from Palm Beach International Airport to Mar-a-Lago. The name change, backed by legislation signed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sparked heated public comment but ultimately passed with a 7–0 vote. In the days after...

A woman in Florida is under arrest after allegedly assaulting troopers in the state this week. After the incident, Governor Ron DeSantis talked about it during a press briefing and reminded people that Florida is not Minneapolis, and that there are consequences for that kind of behavior. This is the simple sort of thing that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is seemingly incapable of doing. It’s the sort of basic thing most people learn in childhood. Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the incident during a press conference, saying, “I do know there was a woman who came out and assaulted one of...

The victim and suspect involved in the deadly shootout with Gainesville police on Wednesday were identified by the Gainesville Police Department. Detectives identified the victim found inside the Imeca Lumber business as Eduardo P. Rodriguez, 23. The man who police said shot him and also engaged in a deadly shootout with Gainesville officers was identified as Justin D. Long, 31. Police Chief Nelson Moya said at 7:56 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired on E. University Avenue, near Waldo Road. Nearby officers went to the scene and spotted the identified Long in a red car and tried to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman was arrested Tuesday after she punched a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper in the face during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Beach Boulevard, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Jennifer Cruz, is facing multiple charges, according to jail records, including resisting an officer with violence, battery on law enforcement, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and more. Uthmeier announced the arrest via X, formerly known as Twitter, and also shared a picture showing two agents arresting Cruz outside a Mi Pueblo Mexican grocery store....

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Tuesday, officers responded to the Palms of Emerald Coast Massage Parlor due to a report of a battery on a Department of Health (DOH) employee. According to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department, the DOH employee was conducting a routine inspection when Fang Wang, a massage parlor employee, became upset and started yelling at the inspector. Police said Wang tried to force the inspector out of the business. When officers tried to detain Wang, she started defecating toward officers in an attempt to avoid being arrested.

Florida GOP Rep. Neal Dunn said Tuesday that he plans to retire from Congress, rather than seek reelection. “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives. This will conclude my service after five meaningful terms representing the people of Florida’s Second Congressional District,” Dunn posted on X. “The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders, return home to Panama City, and spend more precious time with my family and our beloved grandchildren. I am deeply grateful for your trust, support, and...

Republican Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins launched his bid Monday for Florida governor to replace Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a report. Collins cited his military experience while announcing his run for the governor’s house in a post on X. DeSantis will be leaving the governor’s mansion at the end of his second term next year. Collins, a former state senator and Army Green Beret, was appointed lieutenant governor by DeSantis to replace Jeanette Nuñez after she stepped down to become president of Florida International University. “I’m running for Governor because leadership is forged under pressure, not in soundbites. I...

Secret Service discovered item during security sweep ahead of president's departure from Mar-a-LagoA suspicious object discovered during a security sweep at Palm Beach International Airport ahead of President Donald Trump’s departure from Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Sunday prompted the U.S. Secret Service to adjust the presidential motorcade route, the White House said. The discovery did not disrupt Trump’s travel schedule, officials said, as agents evaluated the item and made security adjustments out of an abundance of caution. "During advance sweeps of PBI Airport, a suspicious object was discovered by USSS," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "A further investigation...

The man who stole a lectern from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office on Jan 6th is running as a Republican for public office in Florida, according to our CBS sister station in West Palm Beach WPEC. 41-year-old Adam Johnson became known as "The lectern guy" after he was caught on camera during the incident. According to WPEC, He later pleaded guilty to entering or remaining in a restricted building and was sentenced to 75 days in prison. Johnson filed paperwork to run for an at-large county commission seat in Manatee county-Florida. According to his campaign website, Johnson says he...

According to Palm Beach Fire Rescue, lifeguards at Ocean Reef Park saw someone operating a powered paraglider when a gust of wind caused a partial parachute collapse, which caused the man to spiral into the oceanA paraglider who fell into a Florida beach on Friday prompted a swift response by rescue crews. According to Palm Beach Fire Rescue, lifeguards at Ocean Reef Park saw someone operating a powered paraglider when a gust of wind caused a partial parachute collapse, which caused the man to spiral into the ocean. Fire rescue said the man fell from 500 feet in the air...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is reverberating across Capitol Hill where Democrats, and certain Republicans, are vowing an assertive response as President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation operations spark protests nationwide.Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation into Renee Good’s shooting death and policy changes over law enforcement raids to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in what is fast becoming an inflection point.“The situation that took place in Minnesota is a complete and total disgrace,” House Democratic...

Anyone know of any fishing charters near Naples/Marco Island, preferably half day where you can keep the fish you catch? We will be driving down south for Mardi Gras next month and will end up in Naples FL. around 2/19-2/22 Would like to go on a fishing charter mostly for DH's entertainment. Possibly something that doesn't break the bank ($500 or less for half day)

I just wrote about some of the billionaires fleeing California to avoid the proposed "one time" wealth tax which would take 5% of everything they own. But the LA Times points out it's not just the very wealthy who are fleeing the state. Once again, California topped a list put together by U-Haul showing the most out-migration.U-Haul’s survey of the more than 2.5 million one-way trips using its vehicles in the U.S. last year showed that the gap between the number of people leaving and the number arriving was higher in California than in any other state.While the Golden State...

The House on Thursday failed to override two of President Trump's vetoes of bipartisan bills, with Republicans largely sticking by the president to uphold his decision to block the legislation. Both bills initially passed the House and Senate unanimously. Thursday's votes required a two-thirds majority to override the vetoes, but both fell significantly short. One of the pieces of legislation would have given the Miccosukee Tribe more control over a portion of the Florida Everglades, and the second would have funded a water pipeline in southeast Colorado. The president vetoed both in December. The vote to override Mr. Trump's veto...