The Tampa Free Press

16 hours ago | tampafp.com | Brian Burns

In a move to hinder Iran’s development of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced sanctions against six individuals and twelve entities. These sanctions target those involved in facilitating the Iranian regime’s efforts to source critical materials for its ballistic missile program domestically.

23 hours ago | tampafp.com | Brian Burns

TAMPA, Fla. – In a move sure to electrify the fanbase, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced today a groundbreaking multi-year media rights agreement with Scripps Sports. This partnership will make all locally produced Lightning hockey games, including preseason, regular season, and the first round of the playoffs not nationally televised, available free of charge to fans across the Tampa Bay region starting with the 2025-26 NHL season.

1 day ago | tampafp.com | Brian Burns

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the “Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act ” on Tuesday. This bill seeks to overhaul the federal permitting process by demanding greater transparency and accountability from U.S. agencies. The legislation addresses lengthy federal permit approvals, which Scott and fellow lawmakers argue hinder infrastructure development and economic growth.  The bill mandates that all federal agencies issuing permits create a dedicated webpage on their websites.

1 day ago | tampafp.com | Danielle Shockey

President Trump has endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli. This endorsement immediately positions Ciattarelli as the clear frontrunner in the upcoming June 10 GOP primary. Ciattarelli, a former New Jersey assemblyman and the Republican nominee in the 2021 gubernatorial race, still faces challenges in the primary.

1 day ago | tampafp.com | Brian Burns

A flash flood emergency was declared for western Allegany County, Maryland, on Tuesday afternoon as torrential rainfall led to widespread and dangerous flooding. The deluge, which saw between two and five inches of rain fall rapidly over the hilly terrain bordering West Virginia, triggered significant flash flooding along Georges Creek, severely impacting communities like Westernport.