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Visit Florida and choose Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Communications Director on Friday to lead the state’s tourism marketing efforts. The organization’s board of directors voted to hire Brian Griffin on an annual salary not exceeding $215,000. The decision came on the same day DeSantis publicly supported his allies for his CEO’s job in visit Florida. Tampa native Griffin promoted his relationship with Florida’s roots and deep Capitol, seeking support from the board. “We promote shared values and unique features of Florida, including world-class amenities, unique natural and historic sites, and commitment to public safety and order for all visitors,” he said.…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – For the second day in a row, the U.S. Deputy Attorney General met Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice, Gis Lane Maxwell, personally. The meeting comes after the Trump administration faced backlash over handling records in an Epstein investigation. Scrutiny over the Epstein file has been intensified as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday for about three and a half hours. Trump says he doesn’t think of Gushleine Maxwell’s pardon “The truth about Epstein is revealed and she is the one who answers those questions,” said Maxwell’s lawyer David Oscar Marx. Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s…

SeaWorld Orlando concluded the list of Haunted Houses in the 2025 edition lineup of Howl-O-Scream, the theme park’s fifth year. The latest announced home with a new theme for the event is called Widow’s Nest. Official descriptions include the Victorian orphanage, a cobweb, a black widow. “Interrified by sadness and obsession, she spins her work out of silk and bones, stitching together a web of fear that traps everyone who dares to enter,” the official website reads. Previously announced mazes include Raveyards (“Dancing and Dancing for Eternity”), Collector’s Curse (Monster Mutation), Farm 51 (Backwood’s Extra Trestorial), and Water Edge Wellness…

HILILD, Fla. (WFLA) – Three women died in a triple shooting in Nassau County, Florida on Thursday night, and the girl survived the violence. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call about a shooting at a home on West 12th Avenue in Hillard around 8pm on Thursday. Woman accused of leaving toddler in car seat at a Pinellas County intersection “The deputies responded to the residence and tried to contact anyone inside,” Sheriff Bill Reaper said. “We didn’t have a response. 13:10 They looked at the open window and tried to see if there were any signs…

Associated Press Business Writer Stanchion NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks held a record Friday, with a coast run towards the end of another victory week. The S&P 500 is on track to finish its fourth victory week with a 0.1% increase in early trading, leaving its latest all-time highs. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 71 points (0.2%) as of 9:35am Eastern time, with Nasdaq Composite drifting around the previous day’s record set. Deckers, the company behind Ugg Boots and Hoka Shoes, rose 16.6% after reporting stronger profits and revenues than analysts expected. That growth was particularly strong outside…

TAMPA, Fla. — The Federal Ju judge has charged Alisteo Theron Morales, 48, of Sarasota, on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and illegally re-entry into the United States. Theron Morales, a previously convicted offender and undocumented immigrant, faces up to 17 years in federal prison if convicted in both numbers. The indictment also states that the government intends to confiscate the allegedly linked SIG Sauer P226 handgun, a silly .410 shotgun, and ammunition for the Hornady 9mm and Remington .38 to the crime. According to court documents, Theron Morales was convicted in 2002 of a child-involved sex crime…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — According to the US Lawyer’s Office for the Central District of Florida, the federal ju court has indicted Guatemalan citizens on multiple charges related to immigration fraud and illegal re-entry into the United States. Diego Andres Garcia, 45, is faced with accusations of possessing false documents, misrepresenting his Social Security number and illegally re-entering the United States after deportation. If convicted, Garcia could have up to 10 years in federal prison for document fraud charges, up to 5 years for social security violations, and up to 2 years for illegal re-entry crimes. Court records show that in…

President Trump threw his support behind Florida Sen. Joe Gluters (R) on Thursday, serving as the next head of the Republican National Committee (RNC), and current Chairman Michael Wayley will announce his Senate bid in the coming days. Trump has approved Whatley’s candidacy for the North Carolina Senate in a true social post. Sources familiar with the issue confirmed early Thursday that Whatley was expected to run to his seat with Trump’s blessing. “Mike will make an incredible senator from North Carolina,” Trump said of Whatley, who previously led the North Carolina GOP. “He’s great in everything he does, he’s…

Florida shines in the latest rankings of the best city for recreational Woretub According to a new report from Wallethub, two Florida cities, Orlando and Tampa, are one of the most recreational cities in the United States. The annual survey rated 100 most populous US cities across dozens of metrics and ranked Orlando No. 2 and Tampa No. 3 in the nation for its year-round weather, suitable for park access, affordable prices for recreational activities, and outdoor fun. The only city to surpass both was Las Vegas. This earned an overall top spot thanks to a wide range of entertainment…

MONTVELD, Fla. (WFLA) – A man has been arrested after being accused of defeating a crocodile at a golf club. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Board officials responded to a Lake County Sheriff’s Office request for assistance on July 3rd with a report of a crocodile filmed without permission. During the investigation, the FWC spotted a crocodile and spoke to multiple neighbors and suspect Hunter Clambo, 28. According to the arrest report, the neighbour told the neighbor that on July 12, another neighbor asked how to clean the crocodile. The 15-year-old boy was temporarily detained at Alligator Alcatraz, lawyers say…