SUMMARY: Osceola County Sheriff Lopez announced a significant fentanyl drug bust, dubbed “Operation My Brother’s Keeper,” resulting in the arrest of 26 individuals involved in a substantial drug trafficking operation. The investigation, which began with small undercover purchases from two brothers, uncovered a network distributing drugs across Osceola and Orange Counties. Over 1.3 kilograms of fentanyl, along with cocaine, cash, and firearms, were seized. Many arrested face minimum mandatory prison sentences, with one linked to illegal immigration and has a deportation order. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crime and its devastating impact on communities.

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office holds press conference. Largest fentanyl bust in Osceola County, 26 People Arrested. Set to begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12.

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SUMMARY: The University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Tampa are among 60 colleges receiving letters from the Department of Education over antisemitic discrimination complaints. USF’s investigation follows pro-Palestinian protests, prompting updated policies on discrimination and protest guidelines for Fall 2024. USF reaffirmed its commitment to combating antisemitism and providing a safe environment. The University of Tampa’s letter concerns a September 2023 student incident, resolved through the student conduct process. Both universities condemned hate and discrimination, with USF participating in Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative to address antisemitism. Two groups have shown interest in buying the Tampa Bay Rays.

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SUMMARY: The Tampa River O’ Green Festival, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, faces pushback from environmentalists concerned about the use of dye to color the Hillsborough River. Many, including local fishing guide Captain Dustin Pack, argue that the dye could harm the river’s ecosystem, citing a growing petition with over 7,200 signatures aiming to end the practice. While the city claims the dye is non-toxic and biodegradable, opponents assert that it is still unnatural and harmful. Pack is advocating for alternative ways to celebrate the holiday, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in local festivities.

With Tampa’s annual River O’ Green Festival beginning in just four days, one local organization is trying to come up with other ways for Tampa to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the future. “It’s a cool way to get people into the spirit and the holidays,” said Melissa Divietri, a resident in Tampa. In just a few days, Tampa’s River O’ Green Festival will begin.

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