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Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer has launched a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), alleging that the center may have engaged in deceptive and unfair practices related to charity solicitation and fundraising. An investigative subpoena has been issued to the SPLC requiring it to produce documents and other evidence by May 25, 2026, the attorney general’s office said in a statement. The investigation focuses on how the SPLC collects and uses donations, particularly its alleged payments to informants and whether that conduct was disclosed to donors. Usmayer said in a statement that the SPLC collects millions of…
Mark Cuban, the billionaire star of the popular show “Shark Tank” and one of the owners of the Dallas Mavericks, warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could harm certain employment sectors in the United States. Cuban lists five job descriptions that could be affected by AI white collar entry level position Cubans believe these are jobs that can replace human data entry and that AI can perform faster. software development According to Cuban, AI-assisted coding tools are now widely used, which is likely to reduce the utilization of certain programming functions, increase the importance of system design and problem solving, and…
Rising food and fuel costs remain a top concern for consumers, according to a recent FOX News poll, and grocery bills continue to squeeze household budgets across the country. For shoppers looking to save money, new analysis from Consumer Reports reveals which grocery chains offer the best value. Using Walmart as a baseline, researchers compared prices at 35 retailers to determine where consumers could find the cheapest grocery bills. The study found that only a handful of stores consistently beat Walmart in price. Warehouse Club topped the list. Costco ranked as the cheapest option overall, with prices averaging 21.4% lower…
More than 4,000 employees at Florida-based Spirit Airlines lost their jobs after the airline permanently suspended operations on May 2, ending the ultra-low-cost carrier’s 34-year run. The Orlando Business Journal reports that a notice filed with the state details about 4,050 layoffs. The filing found that 796 of those workers were based at Orlando International Airport. The largest number of affected employees were at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with 2,529 employees affected. Additional job cuts include 181 employees at Miami International Airport and 551 employees at the company’s support center in Dania Beach. Spirit said in the notice that it…
Moviegoers heading out on opening night may want to prepare for sticker shock. Standard tickets at chains like Regal Cinemas typically fall in the $12 to $18 range, but prices for high-demand “premier night” screenings, especially premium formats like IMAX and RPX, have soared to $50 a ticket in some cases. These high fees are not standard for all showings, but reflect a growing trend in the industry to charge higher fees for upgraded experiences and peak demand show times. People who go to the movies on a normal day are paying about $12.75 per ticket, while others are paying…
Bob Rommel, a former Florida congressman and current chairman of the America First Policy Institute, spoke to The Florida Daily and provided an analysis of the current state of insurance and the legal changes that have been enacted in recent years. Rommel believes a major factor in Florida’s lower interest rates is legal changes. However, he also points out that more companies are entering the market, which also helps stabilize costs. “As for the 2023 litigation reform, many said it would not work. But three years later, the number of cases has fallen by 23% in 2024 and by another…
The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is returning to the Magic Kingdom, and it could be a golden moment for roller coaster fans. The ride has been under renovation for 15 months, but is scheduled to return to the Frontierland lineup on Sunday. During that time, the rails have been replaced (the route remains the same) and the rides have been updated. Additionally, Imagineers highlighted the gold elements of the ride, which first opened at Walt Disney World in 1980. “What we’ve done is expand on the legend that we introduced in Kew… that Barnabas T. Bullion and the Big Thunder…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two education bills, Senate Bill 1296 and House Bill 1279, aimed at changing the way teachers unions operate, accelerating pay increases and expanding incentives for educators. State officials said the bill aims to increase transparency in union representation, streamline pay adjustments and give districts more flexibility in compensating teachers and placing them in high-need schools. “Today’s bill builds on Florida’s recent education policy and focuses on teacher pay and student outcomes,” DeSantis said at the bill signing in Fort Myers. Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamousas said the measure aims to “remove barriers, recognize excellence and…
PRNEWS, the global platform that connects businesses and news organizations, will launch a new product called Medialister at the 2026 B2B Marketing Expo in Miami. The announcement comes as more companies seek clearer and more reliable ways to display sponsored content in online media. Medialister is designed to help brands and agencies organize and manage these placements, making the process transparent and easy to scale. The platform allows users to choose from a wide range of publications, set budgets, and track how their content is distributed. It aims to simplify what has traditionally been a piecemeal and time-consuming part of…
Q: I purchased several foxgloves that are flowering. What kind of care is required once the flowers have finished blooming? Also, do they bloom in different years? A: Some believe this pretty flower’s name comes from folklore, where it resembles small gloves that foxes use to protect or silence their paws. Most of us simply enjoy the colorful flower stalks that bloom in the spring. Unfortunately, the local foxglove only survives until spring and early summer, after which it succumbs to the heat and humidity of the hot season. Give perennials regular water and a little fertilizer until they fade…