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By Christopher Lugerber, Economics writer for the Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Consumer sentiment rose for the first time in six months in June. The latest indication that Americans’ views on the economy have improved as inflation has been tamed and the Trump administration reached a ceasefire in trade war with China. Preliminary readings of the University of Michigan’s closely monitored consumer sentiment index, released Friday, rose 16% from 52.2 to 60.5. The significant increase followed a steady decline that remained at the second-lowest level in the survey’s nearly 75 years history. Consumer sentiment is still down 20% compared to…
Apopka, Fla. (WFLA) – Apopka’s daughter is seeking staff a fair chance after both her parents are taken into custody and her father is deported to Guatemala. Esbin Juarez and his wife, Rosemari Miranda, came to America more than 20 years ago. Since then, they have had four US-born children and have made their business a success. After they missed a court hearing more than 20 years ago, the couple was placed under deportation orders, but up until now it was never satisfied. Juarez was taken into custody when he showed up to check-in for immigrants, according to NBC affiliate…
Two years after she burned radio host Mike Karta on the infamous sex tape, a Pasco County woman is suing a 102.5 fm bone morning man in a subsequent brawl.Prosecutors in 2023 determined that they had legitimate claims to self-defense as Karta refused to pursue battery charging against Karta because he pushed Erica Hernandez during a promotional appearance in Sarasota.”Kalta turned away from Hernandez, then left him and turned away from her. Instead, when Hernandez grabbed her by the shoulder and reached for him, he moved her,” Assistant James Varnado wrote at the time.Hernandez’s lawyer filed a lawsuit this week…
NEW YORK (AP) – More than 1.15 million power banks have been recalled across the US after fires and explosions have been reported by consumers. Electronics manufacturer Anker Innovations recalls a particular “Powercore 10000” power bank, according to a notice Thursday from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. This is because the internal lithium-ion battery can overheat. Overheating batteries can lead to “the risk of melting plastic components, smoke, and fire.” The company added that it is making the recall “from a wealth of care to ensure customer safety.” According to the CPSC, China-based Anker has received 19 reports of…
Florida’s 50th release in 2025 was planned to transport humans into space, but instead put another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. SpaceX and Axiom Space had several options to fly this week, but are pending due to an attempt to launch an AX-4 mission from the Kennedy Space Center, which was blocked by liquid oxygen leaks on the Falcon 9 booster. They are waiting for all the clear things from NASA and Roscosmos, who were checking for ongoing leak repairs on the Russian side of the International Space Station. Roscosmos announced on Friday, but the leak was eliminated, but…
TAMPA — Frank Dennis Alvarez, a longtime chief judge in Hillsboro County who defended reforms that became a staple in the local criminal justice system and helped many prominent lawyers’ careers, passed away Thursday at his Tampa home.His best friend, Simon Kanasi, said Alvarez was in hospice care. He had a heart transplant about 15 years ago and had experienced a decline in health in recent years. He was 79 years old.”He was a court icon and a great friend,” Kanashi said. “There was no place where he could go because people didn’t know who he was.”He was once said…
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) – A man escaped tickets when the suspect stole the show while being handed over. We can hear little mus getting closer and closer before neither driver nor lieutenant can ignore the little tuxedo kitten strung on them. The adjutant had said something about the insurance contract, but the driver couldn’t wait any longer and stopped asking, “Can I grab him?” When the kitten tries to prevent the road from running, the driver scooped him up. “Oh my goodness. This is the best drawer I’ve ever had,” the driver said. He appears to be a prone…
A massive mixed-use development at Leesburg is moving forward three years after the controversial approval of the 1,088-acre plot known as Whispering Hills. Orlando-based Marsan Real Estate Group recently applied for a permit to the St. John’s River Water Management District during the first phase of the project, Growthspotter reported. This is because Leedsburg leaders are working on the rapid growth of their cities, leading the city council to reject much smaller annexation requests for housing projects earlier this week. Located at the original Journey M Circle Ranch in Leesburg, it whispered from the Leesburg City Council east of US…
The M3Gans roaming band has returned to the streets of Universal Studios’ theme park. The same group of dress characters will make multiple appearances every day on June 27th in what appears to be a corporate promotion for the universal photo release set “M3Gan 2.0” for theaters. In the film, M3GAN is a human-like artificial intelligence doll that develops violent streaks. The original film has made more than $180 million at the box office worldwide. Disney: New Goofy Call brings cool kids energy, Epcot dance party In the park, the m3gans are more obedient. They travel in a pack of…
Video above: Taylor Swift booed at Super Bowl LIX Sunrise, Fla. (AP) – There was bad blood in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. It’s not just on ice. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelse were among the celebrities who flocked to the Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday to watch Game 4 of the Finals. And they were attending a thrilling game. Edmonton scored 5-4 in overtime from three goals in the first period, tying the series 2-2. Kelse, the tight end who won the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super…