Citrus County approves moratorium halting AI data center projects
The county is one of the first in the Tampa Bay region to take a stance against these centers amid water and power concerns.
Day: May 26, 2026
Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse
Josh Jacobs is the Packers’ top returning rusher after running for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
Court Throws Out Challenge To Florida Congressional Map, Handing GOP A Major Win
A court in Tallahassee has officially upheld Florida’s newly drawn congressional map, denying a legal request for an injunction that aimed to block the districts from being used. Following the judge’s decision, the Republican Party of Florida quickly praised the ruling. Party officials called the outcome a victory for fair representation, stating that the current
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Trump Backs Rep. Byron Donalds Again In Florida Governor’s Race: ‘A Total Winner’
Donald Trump on Tuesday reaffirmed his endorsement of U.S. Representative Byron Donalds for governor of Florida, doubling down on a backing he first issued last year. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised the Naples Republican as a candidate who would work to advance conservative policies in the state. “Highly Respected Congressman Byron Donalds
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UCLA Fires Back With Evidence Of Major Policy Overhaul After Feds Sue Over Antisemitism Violations
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California today, alleging deliberate indifference to race and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at its Los Angeles (UCLA) campus. The lawsuit claims the university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the federal
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Judge Clears Florida Election Map: GOP Cheers While Voting Groups Vow Supreme Court Fight
A Tallahassee circuit court judge has denied a request to block Florida’s new congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms, setting up a likely legal showdown at the state Supreme Court. The ruling sparked very different reactions across the state. The Republican Party of Florida celebrated the decision as a major victory, while a coalition
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Plant City Voters Decide: Kerr And Haney Clinch Commission Seats In Runoff
PLANT CITY, Fla. – The wait is over for Plant City. After a split municipal election last month left two commission seats empty, voters returned to the polls today to finally make their choice. Tonight, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer posted the unofficial Election Night results for the Plant City Municipal Runoff Election
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Idling Car And A Burned Home: Tampa Police Link Two Monday Morning Deaths
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police are piecing together the timeline of two connected deaths that left a man and a woman dead early Monday morning. The investigation started around 1:20 a.m. on May 25 when officers were called to the 6900 block of North Central Avenue. People in the area had reported a vehicle just
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks
The notice asked for comment on a draft NDA to be used by federal agencies for “both new and existing employees.”
Florida State University shooting suspect makes first in-person court appearance
Phoenix Ikner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting at Florida State University.