Derek Gilliam

Jacksonville, Sarasota

Watchdog/Investigative Reporter at Suncoast Searchlight

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Suncoast Searchlight: Piccolo faces additional felony charges

1 week ago | wslr.org | Derek Gilliam

Two of the alleged offenses by the former New College communications director have been upgraded from misdemeanors. By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: May 23, 2025Host: Fred Piccolo Jr. now faces three additional felony charges of indecent exposure, Suncoast Searchlight and The Florida Trident report. Derek Gilliam with Suncoast Searchlight brings us the latest on the former communications director at New College of Florida and longtime political operative.
Episode 189: Mitch Maley & Dawn Kitterman

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

podcast Posted Friday, May 23, 2025 12:00 am This week, TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman discuss the Manatee School Board's surprise 3-2 vote to terminate the district's superintendent, Dr. Jason Wysong.
The Shaelyn Band at Woody's River Roo

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

Calendar The Shaelyn Band at Woody's River Roo Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:31 am © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map Woody's River Roo 5717 18th St E Ellenton, FL 34222 View larger map Event time 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost / donation No cover The Shaelyn Band is a Florida based band capable of shifting from classic soul blues and funk to rock. They are fronted by Shaelyn (aka Shae) Mulberry, a singer and poet who can wail like Joyce Kennedy, charm like Aretha Franklin, and...
DeSantis signs law allowing child care center employees to undergo training to carry guns

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

Employees of child care centers would have to undergo a 144-hour training as part of the expanded school guardian program (Getty Images)Child care center employees can undergo training to carry guns at work under a law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Wednesday. The change is part of an expansion of the school guardian program that already allows public and private school employees to act as law enforcement when an active shooter enters their campus.
FWC advances proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

The real problem, according to hunting critics: unsecured trash cans. (Photo via FWC)The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gave preliminary approval Wednesday for the first bear hunt in Florida in nearly a decade, to take place later this year. Commissioners will return for a final vote in August.
DeSantis rages at open investigation into Hope Florida Foundation, calls it ‘manufactured’

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program during an April 1, 2025, press conference in the Capitol in Tallahassee. (Photo by Jackie Llanos/Florida Phoenix)Gov.
EarthTalk: What’s Slated For The International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation?

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

The United Nations has declared 2025 the “International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation,” a significant step towards preserving glaciers as vital resources. Sulagna Mishra from the World Meteorological Organization stresses the importance of this action to create awareness, change policies and mobilize resources to make sure we have good research that can help us mitigate and adapt to these new changes. Glaciers are typically located in elevated, cold environments like the Arctic and Greenland.
The Fulcos at Woody's River Roo

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

Calendar The Fulcos at Woody's River Roo Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:11 am © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map Woody's River Roo 5717 18th St E Ellenton, FL 34222 View larger map Event time 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost / donation No cover The Fulcos are a real life family band who have been entertaining for years. With over 350 songs in their repertoire, and with top of the line equipment, the boys are always ready for your next event, big or small. Classic Rock The Way It Used To Be....
John Bastiani (Str8 Edge Duo) at Riviera Dunes Dockside Social Bar and Grill

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

Calendar John Bastiani (Str8 Edge Duo) at Riviera Dunes … Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:16 am Riviera Dunes Marina 102 Riviera Dunes Way Palmetto, Flori 34221 View larger map Event time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost / donation No cover Since re-locating to Sarasota in 2018, John Bastiani has been performing extensively doing solo acoustic shows as well as an acoustic duo and five piece band. Along with Julie Van Loan, their duo, 'STR8 EDGE DUO is a great mix of songs from Fleetwood Mac, Janis...
Giant tax and spending bill in U.S. House remains snagged by GOP disputes

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Paige Gross |Josh Salman |Derek Gilliam |Suncoast Searchlight

President Donald Trump arrives with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Republicans who have yet to rally behind the party’s “big, beautiful bill” huddled in the speaker’s office Tuesday as different factions tried to hash out agreement on taxes, Medicaid and a few other outstanding issues.