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(NewsNation) — Soldiers and their families at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida have been told to remove Christmas decorations from their homes. A photo posted to an Air Force Facebook group showed an email sent by Balfour Beatty Communities, the landlord of all privatized housing on the base. Why celebrate Veterans Day? “As I was driving through my neighborhood yesterday, I noticed that Christmas decorations were already starting to appear in the area,” the message said. “All holiday decorations should reflect each month and should not be done more than 30 days before a particular holiday. If you currently…
This Thursday is the Florida Association of Universities 2025 Success Summit, where Helios Educational Foundation and the Association of Florida Colleges and Universities (AFC) will release an economic impact report that reveals how Florida’s 28 state universities generate billions in additional income, revenue and savings for students, taxpayers and the state. Chancellor Georgia Lorenz, chair of the University of Florida System Council of Presidents and leader of Seminole State University, will present new data showing this will have a positive economic impact on local governments. “Together, Florida’s universities contribute more than $56 billion to our state’s economy and support 1…
The goal on the man advantage marked Reinhardt’s eighth goal of the season and his second on the power play. Ivan Barbashev hit back for Las Vegas and got the Golden Knights within one point at 9:04, but it was a close call. After fending off a late attack from Las Vegas, the Panthers wrapped up their road trip with a 3-2 victory Monday night. “It’s going to be a lot of fun playing in front of the fans and the building,” Boqvist said. “I can’t wait.” they said it “He (Sebrango) was unreal not only tonight but also in…
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man returned from a tropical vacation Sunday and found himself handcuffed. Michael Mock, 48, of Port St. Joe, was arrested by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 9 while disembarking from a cruise in Port Canaveral. Two men convicted of murder plot to kill 17-year-old assault victim The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced that Mock was the subject of a child sexual abuse investigation even before he boarded the ship. Investigators say the victim recently accused Mock of a crime that occurred about six years ago. Authorities said they found…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — With three weeks left until the committee meets, Florida lawmakers are trying to revive some priorities that weren’t considered in the last legislative session. Immigration reform, property taxes, local investment, and government efficiency are all once again at the forefront for House and Senate leaders. A small plane on a hurricane relief mission to Jamaica crashes near Florida, killing two people. Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Wachula) made that clear last session. Funding rural areas was one of his top priorities. However, as the House, Senate, and governor continued to be at odds over tax cuts, the…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – On Monday, Bucks head coach Todd Bowles spoke with NewsChannel 8’s Eileen Natiuk in an exclusive weekly interview, “Bucs and Bowles,” to discuss the team’s 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium. Treveyon Henderson and Drake Maye led the Patriots to a 28-23 victory over the Buccaneers. “We encourage our players to be responsible. I don’t think we had a killer instinct yesterday. I think from an energy standpoint we played like we had a bye week. When you’re on a roll, it’s there. It’s good for him to speak up and…
A small turboprop plane carrying hurricane relief supplies bound for Jamaica crashed into a pond in a residential area of Fort Lauderdale, outside Coral Springs, minutes after takeoff Monday morning, authorities said. Fire officials told The Associated Press that no victims were found during rescue efforts and the search became a recovery effort. It was not immediately clear how many people were on the plane. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Moser said crews responded within minutes of a call reporting the crash. He said no homes were damaged, but workers found some debris near the reservoir. Local aviation…
Since 2021, nearly $200 million in federal health care grants have been distributed to benefit illegal aliens in the United States Researchers at Open the Books (OTB) said the grants used were under the umbrella of “medical assistance” and were allocated to states to expand programs for illegal immigrants. Most of the spending on identified illegal immigrants went to programs that provide direct services to the general public (as opposed to scientific research). Of the total program spending of $185 million, $182 million came from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The remaining $2.5 million comes from the…
PORT STREET LUCIE, Fla. (WFLA) – A teenage girl was arrested last week after she was caught on camera hitting the hood of a police cruiser with a shovel, police video shows. The Port St. Lucie Police Department said they were dispatched to Bartel Avenue on Nov. 3 after receiving a report of a disturbance inside a residence. Police said when they pulled up to the scene, they saw a 15-year-old girl standing in the middle of the road holding a shovel. Man charged with killing 4 people and injuring 13 in Ybor crash appears in court According to police,…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An 18-year-old from Titusville has been identified as a passenger on a Carnival cruise ship who died over the weekend, ABC News reported. Authorities were investigating the death of a passenger on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship as it returned to Miami on Saturday. Anna Kepner has been identified as the 18-year-old boy who died on the cruise ship. Kepner was a senior at Temple Christian School in Titusville. “You were a bright, kind-hearted young woman whose presence brought warmth and vitality to the classroom. Your curiosity, kind spirit, and concern for those around you left…