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Senior Florida US Senator Rick Scott is once again calling for the removal of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome “Jay” Powell. Scott’s concerns range from inflation and ethics violations to a roughly $1 billion cost overrun of a Fed’s new headquarters renovation project. Scott accused Powell of fostering a “culture of corruption” and overseeing widespread fraud management at the central bank. The Florida Senator was a longtime critic of Powell’s leader, claiming that the chairman’s policy decisions and lack of fiscal discipline had hurt American families and contributed to rising costs. “We cannot underestimate the harm that Powell has inflicted on…

Jamey Keaten, Associated Press STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) – Top Chinese and US trade officials arrived at new talks in Stockholm on Monday, bidding to ease tensions over tariffs between the world’s two largest national economies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent and Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Lifeng had met in the Swedish prime minister’s office for two days of talks that Bescent said would likely lead to an extension of current tariff levels. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson greeted him, followed by Bessent and US trade representative Jamieson Greer as the two teams arrived in separate cars. Analysts say the talks led…

TALHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Usmier has launched an investigation into two major climate disclosure organizations. The research focuses on CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project) and the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTI). The subpoena have been issued as part of the investigation. CA-PUB-4888566141701504 According to the Attorney General’s office, the investigation will focus on whether organizations will pressure businesses to disclose their own information and purchasing services under the banner of environmental transparency. Authorities are also considering whether the entities misrepresent the objectivity of their environmental assessments and whether companies have created incentives to pay for…

Video above: Removal stool begins at Alligator Alcatraz, a Florida official said Attorneys seeking a temporary restraining order against the Florida Everglades immigration detention center say “Crocodile Alcatraz” detainees are banned from the counsel meeting and are being held without charge, and a federal immigration court has cancelled bond hearings. A virtual hearing in federal court in Miami took place Monday in a lawsuit filed July 16th. A new allegation was filed on Friday regarding the case. The lawyers who appeared for the bond hearing for the “Crocodile Alcatraz” detainee were told the immigration court had no jurisdiction over their…

Imagine using your regular radio and talking to people all over the world with just an internet connection. This is what radio can do over the Internet Protocol (ROIP). This powerful technology connects traditional wireless to the Internet, providing a global reach, and changes the way industries communicate. By enabling safer, faster and more efficient operations, ROIP helps solve complex communication challenges. It is currently essential for industries that rely on real-time connectivity, such as emergency services, transportation, and security. ROIP keeps teams connected to where the internet is, whether across cities or across continents, improving safety and coordination more…

David Mchugh, Sam McNeil, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Frankfurt, Germany (AP) — US President Donald Trump and European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen have announced a drastic trade agreement that imposes 15% tariffs on most European goods, and that if the transaction is not reached by August 1, it will drive Trump’s threat to a 30% rate. The tariffs, or import taxes paid when Americans buy European products, can raise prices for US consumers and make profits for European companies and partners bringing goods to the country. Here are some things you need to know about trading: Unresolved details The…

For Florida sailors, recent summers have meant more crowds and more crashes. Analysis of data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found that it peaked every year between May and July, with a surge in traffic and accidents in the state following the coronavirus pandemic. In an April crash involving renowned St. Petersburg businessman Jeff Knight, he lit the spotlight on the safety of a boat across Tampa Bay when the ship he was operating collided with Clearwater Ferry and injured several others. As Florida’s boat population grows, the likelihood of safety issues increases, experts say. The state…

Last week, Gov. Ron Desantis and newly appointed state chief financial officer Blaise Ingoglia are traveling the statewide, promoting Florida Government Efficiency (DOGE) and exposing waste. Desantis and Ingoglia said there are some Florida counties that aren’t doing enough to cut municipal spending. “This is nothing but music to our ears,” says Dominique M. Calabro, president and CEO of Florida Taxwatch. More recently, Calabro has identified inefficiencies that exist among local governments and laid out a proposal to streamline operations and reduce waste. The power that local governments often overlook While the federal and state governments are attracting media attention,…

When citizen understanding is more important than ever, Florida State University’s Institute for Governance and Civic Studies (IGC) is leading the indictment to promote civic education and freedom through research and education. Founded in 2023 through state law, the institute builds on the belief that freedom is America’s lifeline and only thriving if citizens understand the ideas to maintain it. The IGC’s mission is to promote constitutional, economic, conscience and education freedom through strict academic programs and public events promoting civil discourse, and data-driven research. That initiative includes creating a new interdisciplinary degree in civil and liberal studies that provides…

School soon begins again, with parents swapping fights over video games and mobile phones, playing the fight over academics, video games and mobile phones. It’s not the ideal world we created for ourselves, but there’s no need to do this. Finding ways to reduce screen time is undoubtedly a young brain health intervention. Last year, the US surgeon general called on social media platforms to include health warnings aimed at children, and smartphone use has been known to invade sleep. I have three teenage boys in my house – well, one is 11 years old, but he is fiercely trying…