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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – He is a familiar face to people in the Tampa Bay Area, but now his presence is felt throughout the state. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and the state Doge task force are increasing the number of counties surveyed by county. However, critics have questioned his approach to it. Florida CFO Ingoglia warns cities to cut property taxes during audits “I’m going to stay in this office for nine years. I’m now saying that local governments aren’t going away from my audit authorities,” Ingoglia said. “When it comes to spending and taking root on waste, fraud,…

TALHASSEE — The state’s civil property insurance company sued immediately after a Hillsboro County Circuit Judge on Friday took on the side of homeowners who challenged the constitutionality of the controversial arbitration process to resolve claim disputes. Citizens’ attorneys filed a notice Monday in the Second District Court of Appeals after Circuit Judge Melissa M. Polo issued a temporary injunction to stop Florida Administrative Courts from blocking disputes into the arbitration process. The notice also said the appeal would result in an automatic stay for Polo’s decision. It effectively means that the arbitration process can continue while the award is…

Anne D’Hynenzio, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – Mall-based teen accessories retailer Claire is known for helping millions of teenagers lead to important passing rituals. Claire’s Holdings LLC and its U.S.-based subsidiary – Claire’s operator Claire, the operator of Claire all over the United States, filed Wednesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. This is the second mark since 2018, and for similar reasons, a high debt load and teenagers moving away from physical stores online. Claire’s Chapter 11 filing filed for second bankruptcy protection in March, and ultimately concluded with US operations as traffic at US shopping malls…

st. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – The city of St. Petersburg has installed an aqua fence to support flooding at Lift Station 85. The city said it chose this particular wastewater facility. This is because he is responsible for 25% of the city’s wastewater, including hospitals in the area. St. Pete will install an aqua fence at a “critical” lift station that serves hospitals at hurricane shelter The aqua fence is 500 feet long and 9 feet tall. St. Pete is taking lessons learned from his final hurricane season in preparation for this year. “During Helen, the flood actually reached the…

Barry “Butch” Wilmore flew through the Space Shuttle, a dragon from the Russian Soyuz, Boeing Starliner and SpaceX crew. He’s calling it a career after 25 years at NASA and 464 days in space, the agency announced Wednesday. Wilmore, 62, a retired US Navy captain, was selected as an astronaut candidate after graduating from the US Navy Testing Pilot School in 2000. “Throughout his career, Butch has illustrated the technical excellence of what astronauts need. His adaptability and unwavering commitment to NASA’s mission, his mastery of complex systems has inspired us all.” “As he stepped into this new chapter, that…

Stan Choe, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose Wednesday and is led by an Apple rally. The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in afternoon trading. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 97 points (0.2%) as of 1:09pm east time, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 1%. Apple alone accounted for almost half of the S&P 500 gain. It is expected to increase by 6% over the White House announcement, and will increase US investment by another $100 billion over the next four years. The deals elsewhere on Wall Street mixed in after many profit reports. McDonald’s and…

Tampa, Fla. (Bloom) – Not a while ago, dashboard cameras were considered a niche tool. This was primarily used by truckers, law enforcement, or auto enthusiasts who wanted to relive their scenic drives. However, in Florida, dash cams are rapidly becoming a quiet need for everyday drivers. From documenting conflicts to detering theft and handling disputes with insurance companies, more Floridians have installed video systems in their cars for the heart behind the wheels. “It’s wise to record what’s going on on the road between hurricanes, hit-and-runs and the occasional crocodile intersection,” said Ryan Wells, a St. Petersburg driver who…

Josh Boak, Rajesh Roy, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, placing an additional 25% tariff on India to buy Russian oil, bringing the total tariff imposed by the allies to 50%. The customs duties will come into effect 21 days after the order is signed. In other words, both India and Russia may have time to negotiate with the government on import taxes. Trump’s move could have fought for India’s economic trajectory. Until recently, India was considered a Chinese alternative by American companies considering relocating manufacturing. China also purchases oil…

Associated Press, by Josh Boak WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday is expected to celebrate Apple’s commitment to increasing US investment by another $100 billion in the next four years at the White House. “Today’s announcement with Apple is another victory for the manufacturing industry at the same time as reswimming the production of critical components to protect America’s economic and national security,” said White House spokesman Taylor Rogers. Apple previously said it was intended to invest $500 billion domestically, but now it will increase to $600 billion. In recent months, Trump has criticized the tech company and…

According to a recent panel of Democratic consultants at the Capital Tiger Bay Club Forum in Tallahassee, Florida Democrats are realistically considering their 20-year plan for being elected statewide across the state. The consultants highlighted the most basic doctrines for winning any campaign. It involves registering voters and voting for the vote. Democrats who had completely dominated Florida politics for almost 120 years after the reconstruction have fallen into funk since the administration of President Lawton Chile, and have been able to hold several close gubernatorial elections since then. And that was before Republicans launched a massive attack on voter…