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TALLAHASSY, Fla. (AP) — There will be three executions in Florida next month, including a man convicted of fatally shooting and wounding three people and wounding others under a death warrant signed by the Republican government Ron DeSantis on Tuesday. Eight other executions have been held in Florida this year, scheduled for 9th on Thursday, with 10th on August 19th due to a fatal injection. Edward J. Zaklzewski, II was convicted of murdering his wife and two children in 1994 after seeking divorce. He is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, July 31st. Kayle Bates was convicted of killing a…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Food and Drug Administration wants to ban opioid-like substances sold at gas stations and convenience stores. “Let’s not allow another wave of the opioid epidemic to catch us blindly again,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCleery. Auto insurance rates fell 7% in 2025, Desantis says Leaders from the FDA, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said products containing the chemical are recipes for public health disasters. According to the report, trace amounts of 7-OH, previously known as 7-hydrodimitraginine, are listed in Kratom products. Kratom is prohibited in six…

Spirit Airlines will attack around 270 pilots, demoting 140 captains this fall, and demoting 140 captains as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and restore profitability. A company spokesperson confirmed that the Demotion was set up on October 1st, and that the Demotion would move as it came out from November 1st. This marks the third round of pilot workforce reductions over the past year, following similar cuts in September 2024 and January 2025. The airline said the latest staffing changes were designed to match reduced flight schedules. “We are taking the necessary steps to ensure that it…

DANIA SHIRLS, Fla. (WFLA) – A Delnier Springs man was arrested this week after he said he set up a trap for a wild cat and killed them at least once. Deputies began an investigation on Tuesday, July 29, after a neighbor living in the Western violence lane reported a dirty smell coming from a trash can. Hillsboro sheriff bare and screaming marine shooting at apartment manager Authorities said the caller also reported seeing “many” cat traps in the area. The trash was placed on the road earlier that morning. Deputies looked inside and said they had found a dead…

Operation by Tom Wheeler At the 2025 legislative conference, I had the opportunity to testify before several legislative committees on the subject of medical malpractice. There was a serious debate going on about whether to change Florida law to allow families to seek compensation for pain and distress associated with legitimate medical malpractice claims. Ultimately, the bill was passed and, thankfully, the governor refused. As a small business leader, I can already tell you that I was previously held hostage by frivolous lawsuits. My hope is to do more to stop the settlement shoppers, not helping us with abuse in…

Michelle L. Price and Lisa Mascaro WASHINGTON (AP) — The children’s savings program included in President Donald Trump’s Tax Violation and Expense Reduction Act is “a back door to privatizing Social Security,” the Treasury Department Scott Bescent said Wednesday. Beast’s remarks he made at a forum hosted by Breitbart News were impressive after Trump repeated promises not to cut Social Security. Democrats quickly seized comments as a sign that GOP wanted a revival to privatize dormant but unpopular retirement programs. “Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent said he just yelled out the quiet part. The administration plans to privatize Social…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Teacher vacancies are a national issue that has affected Florida. During discussions at the Roundtable on Education at the Hillsboro Academy of Mathematics and Science Charter Schools, the governor announced that vacancy for this next grade would fall by nearly 18%. Desantis mentioned a list of efforts, including payroll increases, as a way to help attract and retain teachers. However, he also denounced teacher unions for delaying the increase in educators’ pay during the negotiation process. Auto insurance rates fell 7% in 2025, Desantis says “They would withhold it as a negotiation tip so they could…

Talahassee, Fla. (WFLA) – Since the annual collapse of surfside apartment complexes in 2021, state lawmakers have been pushing for condominium reform. This year’s law employs a broader shift towards transparency, protecting buyers and surveillance, but some say it’s not going well enough. Auto insurance rates fell 7% in 2025, Desantis says For some condominium owners, high fees and insurance concerns remain, even after the governor sang the latest bill to the law. “Insurance is a huge issue and no one is working on it,” said condo owner Ronnie Drimer. This year’s condo bill is considered a step in the…

Damian Troise, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Investors occasionally scooped up stocks in companies whose financial outlook appears to be dim. The consensus on such companies is that stocks should go down further. But they are suddenly promoted on an online forum and take off for no fundamental reason. Wall Street calls them “meme stocks.” Meme stock features: Poor growth outlook Meme stock investors are usually looking for companies with poor finances that are unlikely to grow much over the next few years. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as outdated business models and…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – A new report from the Florida Department of Insurance Regulations shows that you can save an average of $120 a month on car insurance payments. As of July 29, the state’s top five insurance writers (Progressive, Geico, Allstate, State Farm and USAA) had averaged down about 6.5%. “My Life is Over”: The affidavit explains the aftermath of the Clearwater Ferry crash, Jeff Knight’s reaction “The reason we’re seeing the opposition in Florida despite the spike in car insurance premiums nationwide is because we’ve done litigation reform,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis, who stopped by Tampa on Wednesday.…