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TALHASSEE – The state’s legislative proposal to free hundreds of millions of dollars a year in tourism tax revenues has been repealed to local governments on mass transport, roads and other projects that benefit Florida residents. The proposal was removed from the Republican-led $1.3 billion home tax package (HB 7031) at the final hours of budget negotiations after a fierce lobbying campaign by the tourism industry. Local governments would have given local governments new flexibility in how they allocate taxes that they currently have to spend to support tourism-related functions within a specified range. The change, while residents deal with…
Lauderhill’s father passed away Sunday after trying to save two children who appear to be suffering in the waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach.At about 7:20pm, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue was reported to have been drowned near B Ocean Resort on Seabreeze Boulevard, on the southern tip of Public Beach. The city’s marine rescue lifeguards were on duty at 7pm, but they were first on the scene after hearing the phone.They were able to save a young girl who was struggling while her father, Antwon Wilson, 33, was nearby in the water to help. Fire and rescue reports say the second…
The group behind the bid to bring the big leagues to Orlando created the biggest public pitch on Monday, pledging a room for around 200 I-Drive businesses and community leaders on Monday. However, the overall message from the panel members was clear. They urgently need a statement of government support to strengthen their efforts. “That’s what we need right now, the clock is ticking,” said Jim Schnoff, co-founder of the Orlando Dreamers. So far, county leaders have not played ball, but they remain interested in learning more. Major League Baseball itself is also available. Like the Tampa Bay Rays, the…
Walton County, Fla. (WMBB) – A woman named Mary Estelle was arrested Sunday. Deputies from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office were approached by the citizens involved while patrolling the Silver Sands Premium Outlet, according to a news release. Individuals reported that the child had been playing alone in the playground for nearly two hours. Pasco Man launches a road shootout as the victim was “two big trolls” on the “big truck”: affidavit At the time, the temperature was 88 degrees and the heat index was 101. The child was left in the play area without food or water. Witnesses reported…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) – His father was drowned over the weekend after running into the sea to save his two children. Authorities said the incident took place on Father’s Day. Antwon Wilson, 33, of Lauderhill, spent time with her kids on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. A man before 10 years old after disappearing from Florida Beach According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, dispatchers began receiving 911 calls at 7pm shortly after reporting a drowning in the ocean near B Ocean Resort. Ocean Rescue Lifeguard was on duty at 7pm, but as he concluded the day, Li heard…
Tampa, Fla. (Bloom) – Summer is the perfect time to smoke the sun, spend more time outdoors and refresh your daily routine. If you want to elevate your family’s days with smart picks, you’re in the right place. Here are eight family-friendly discoveries to help you make the most of your summer in Florida. Prevent “Summer Learning Slides” with ReadBright Phonics Program This program is perfect for enhancing the skills of early readers. One to three books gradually build basic reading comprehension through structured phonics instruction. Book 1 introduces simple short vowel words known as “Child of the Central Word”…
By Bernard Condon, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump family said they’ll be licensed to the latest mobile phone service in a series of ventures announced while Donald Trump was in the White House despite ethical concerns that the US president could shape public policies for his personal interests. Eric Trump, the son of President Trump, who runs the Trump organization, said a new venture called Trump Mobile will be selling phones to be built in the US, and telephone services will also maintain call centers in the country. The announcement of a new mobile phone and…
Fort Lauderdale – The Florida Panthers waste no time. With the Edmonton Oilers leading 3-2 series in the Stanley Cup final, the defending champions have shown many times that the puck is always ready to drop. Throughout the first five games of the series, they scored at least two goals each year in the first period. “It’s huge to start off well,” forward Anton Landell said. “We want to keep doing that, but at the same time it’s a long game. In the series, we’ve seen that you have to play everything for 60 minutes. After leaving the locker room…
Stan Choe, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Calm downturns back to Wall Street, with US stocks rallying Monday, but oil prices are returning some of the first eruptions following Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military targets last week. The S&P 500 was on track to regain nearly all declines since Friday, rising 1% in afternoon trading. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 361 points (0.9%) as of 12:42 pm east time, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 1.4%. They took part in global climbs due to stock prices spreading from Asia to Europe. Israel and Iran continue to…
IAAPA Expo plans to expand its footprint at the Orange County Convention Center. This is said to reflect the boom in economic activity associated with the health of the tourism industry. The annual exhibition will be moved to the West Concourse of the Convention Centre for the first time in 2026. Previously, it was only performed in North and South competitions. “The industry is growing. You can see it in projects like the epic universe, but you see it in all the little attractions in Ripley’s mirror maze, if it’s a Pat Shack, or if it’s a pop stroke, or…