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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — As a hurricane threatens the coast, most people are on board, packing and heading inland, but due to a small but strong team based in Lakeland, evacuation is not part of the plan. They are NOAA hurricane hunters, brave crews of pilots, scientists, engineers and flight directors, risking the lives of collecting data that helps meteorologists predict where a hurricane will go and how powerful it will be upon arrival. Surviving the Storm: Looking back at the 2024 Wild Hurricane Season “We hit a pocket of lightning bolts and illuminated the interior of the aircraft,” NOAA…
By AP Economics Writer Christopher Al Gerber WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, and the two discussed the economy, but Powell’s outlook on interest rates, the Fed said. Powell told Trump that the central bank will make decisions about short-term interest rates that are controlled “only based on prudent, purpose and apolitical analysis.” Typically, the Fed rate affects the overall economy’s borrowing costs, including mortgages, car loans and business borrowings. The meeting comes because Trump attacked Powell for not cutting the Fed’s main interest rates and calling him “too late Powell.”…
Erin El Issa, Nerdwallet The investment information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Nerdwallet, Inc. does not provide advisory or intermediary services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell certain stocks, securities or other investments. According to a new Nerdwallet survey, there are a lot of misconceptions about banks. A survey of more than 2,000 US adults conducted online by Harris’ polls found that some Americans believe in general myths about bank security, interest rates, fees, and where to save money due to financial goals. But understanding the basics of where you keep…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A video released Thursday showed an angry traveler randomly assaulting two people, including the Transportation Administration, at Miami International Airport in December. NBC affiliate WTVJ reported that man Cameron Dylan McDougal is due to appear in court after pleading guilty to the charges he faces. The news station reported that McDougal was kicked out of the plane a day before the attack, allegedly assaulting someone else. Florida dock workers have been accused of stealing thousands of cruise terminal artwork The new video shows that McDougall is within the TSA security checkpoint. He walks quietly past several…
May Anderson and Paul Haroff, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – A typical compensation package for CEOs operating companies on the S&P 500 surged nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed another banner year and corporate profits rose sharply. Many companies listen to calls from shareholders to connect CEO pay more closely to performance. As a result, the majority of the pay package consists of stock awards. CEOs cannot cash in years or years unless they meet certain targets, typically unless they meet a higher stock price or market value or an improved operating profit. The CEO…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Florida dock workers have been arrested in connection with theft of $50,000 worth of cruise terminal artwork, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by NBC affiliate WTVJ, 27-year-old Angel Prudhom, admin worker in Miami-Dade County, and 50-year-old Tangera Parks, were arrested Wednesday on grand theft. The Sheriff’s Office said Prudumum was caught up in surveillance cameras earlier this month to remove artwork from the wall of Terminal G. Investigators said they hid the artwork in a stairwell and a trash can while trying to dodge the camera. A city…
Over 80 years of Osceola County tradition will return this weekend with fast-paced horseback riding for Backing Bulls and community entertainment. The 155th Silver Spurs rodeo will be in Kissimmee this weekend. Introducing the seven classic Rodeo events to your family. The largest rodeo in the eastern state of Mississippi, dating back to 1944, will celebrate the continuation of its agricultural tradition at Osceola Heritage Park on May 30-31. On both nights, the Silver Spurs Riding Club honors the sacrifice of military members by giving veterans and active duty veterans (proof of service) a complimentary hot dog or burger along…
Volsia County, Fla. (WFLA) — One Florida County recorded hundreds of complaints about jellyfish stab wounds over anniversary weekend. Volcia County officials have recorded more than 360 stab wounds on popular beaches such as Daytona and Newsmyrna since Saturday, according to a report from NBC affiliate WESH. Saharan’s dust plume heading to Florida: This is what you know Volusia Beach Safety Director Tammy Malphurs says the jellyfish have taken over and they don’t know when they’ll move on. “They are just at the mercy of the wind and the current,” Malfer said. Beach fans are urged to keep an eye…
TAMPA – This was horrifying as drug cases progressed. It accused another dealer of stealing his business, a nopping conspiracy and torture with hot sauce. The federal judge ended when Mario Espino, a prosecutor called the “victim of his ambition” to become “Pasco County’s number one drug dealer,” was sentenced to 22 years in prison. However, during the 90-minute ruling hearing, Espino was quickly accused of his crimes and was frankly praised for helping prosecutors defeat other dealers who controlled the fentanyl and methamphetamine flows in areas north of Tampa. The government has searched for a prison for nearly 30…
Manatee County, Fla. (WFLA) – Thursday marked the last day of the schools for students in Manatee County. As a thank you, the bus drivers got a special send-off when they went to pick up students on their route. Manatee County has a special tradition that takes place on the first and last days of school. A group of school board members, managers and staff gather to wave and cheer the bus drivers on the way out. This tradition is something the district has been doing for 10 years. “Our first bus runs around 4:30am, and they’re all on the…