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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the following statement regarding the Mexican national sentenced to prison. TAMPA, Fla. – Juan Jaramillo Vasquez, also known as Juan Vasquez, 50, of Mexico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven to two years in federal prison for illegal re-entry of a deported alien and felony identity theft. Vasquez pled guilty on March 27, 2026. Announced by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Court documents revealed that Vazquez had been in the United States voluntarily after being deported from the country three times in 2012. Mr. Vasquez did not have the consent of…
As I write this, it’s one day before the start of National Hot Dog Month (July), and I prepare to celebrate by eating hot dogs in my car. For breakfast. I don’t feel guilty. This macro isn’t too bad. The dog itself? Approximately 150 calories. The bread will take another 100 pieces. Mustard and sauerkraut: just a little. It got so bad that I had a woman stationed outside a hardware store and spoon-feed me some saucy onions. It’s baseball season, so it hasn’t been that long since I last had a hot dog, but it’s not a luxury that…
The ultra-luxury cruise line will launch its inaugural season in the Caribbean late next year, with suites starting at $32,000. Aman at Sea will launch in 2027 to take wealthy guests on sailings on the yacht Amangati and will welcome 94 guests in 47 spacious suites on five- to eight-night Caribbean itineraries in November and December 2027. The luxury vessel will spend its first summer in the Mediterranean, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean in the winter. This luxury liner visits three regions in the Caribbean, stopping at lesser-known ports for private shore excursions. No two itineraries are the same. The…
Guest OP-ED by Clayton Wood One afternoon in the 1990s, my literature professor confidently told our class that Petrarch had invented the language of romantic longing in Western poetry using “conceit.” I was confused and asked if she was saying it in sonnet verse form. She said, “No, he’s the first in the literary world.” We were both almost stunned. When I quoted the Song of Solomon, she said she had never read it before. As far as I know, she was not hostile to Christianity. She was a little embarrassed. She was a very smart person and an overall…
Sunrise, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to an eight-year contract extension with forward Etu Luostarinen beginning in the 2027-28 season. “We are thrilled that Etu, a key component to our two Stanley Cups, will continue his career with the Panthers,” Zito said. “He is a consummate professional who is committed to making a difference on both ends of the ice, and his work on the penalty kill with even strength is critical to the team’s success in South Florida. Luostarinen, 27, appeared in 73 games…
The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden made a “major” announcement last week, adding two female giraffes to its animal lineup. The two 4-year-old female giraffes, estimated to be about 13 feet tall, arrived from another facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Visitors can now watch the pair settle into their new home in the back area of the habitat, under the care of the zoo’s animal experts. The zoo’s male giraffe, Gage, will continue to live in his primary habitat, while the female will complete “recommended reproductive management protocols” before all three will be housed together,…
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this Friday through Sunday, visitors to Florida’s state parks will have free admission to nearly all of the state’s 175 parks. Florida’s state parks cover a wide range of landscapes and habitats, from caves to wetlands, springs to beaches, and are part of an award-winning public land system where people can enjoy paddling, hiking, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and more. “Every Fourth of July is special, but we recognize this Independence Day as an important moment in our nation’s history,” said Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis A. Lambert. “I invite…
Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced that five people have been charged in connection with what prosecutors describe as a coordinated scheme to defraud Florida’s electronic benefit transfer program. The defendants are accused of using stolen EBT card information and personal identification information to purchase items that could easily be resold for cash, including Monster and Red Bull energy drinks, coffee and bottled water, Usmayer’s office said. Authorities said the alleged plot took place in Orange and Seminole counties. “Florida will not tolerate a coordinated scheme to steal taxpayer-funded benefits meant for Florida families,” Usmeyer said. “We continue to work…
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Sunrise, Fla. – Florida Panthers Director of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Angus Cruikshank from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Evan Rodriguez, forward Jesper Boqvist and forward Ben Steeves. “Jacob is an established veteran leader in this league with size and a relentless drive to win,” Zito said. “We are excited to have him competing alongside our established group and returning to South Florida.” “I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Evan and Jesper for their contributions to our organization,”…