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MARON COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — When he pointed to the laser on a Marion County Sheriff’s Office helicopter over the weekend, he claimed he was “just stupid,” the sheriff’s office said. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said air forces were doing security checks in Ocala when crews noticed a “green laser beam hitting aircraft repeatedly.” The pilot’s eyesight was hindered, but Chief Tim Merton Corp was able to use a helicopter camera to find the suspect identified as 41-year-old Adam Santiago Lugo. Florida is preparing to build a 2nd immigration detention center to join “Wannial Catraz.” The sheriff’s office said…
WEST Melbourne, Fla. (WFLA) – A famous man has been arrested after being accused of shooting his grandparents, according to a recent affidavit. NBC affiliate Wesh reported that the Rev. George White, 83, and his wife, Mary White, 81, Jeremy Campbell, 22, have been arrested and charged with murder. He is also accused of shooting and wounding his neighbor. The affidavit said when deputies found Campbell, he “soaks out of control and screams inconsistent flow of words.” The report also told the lieutenant after being detained, “God told him to send his grandparents to him.” Wesh reported that they had…
In 2024-25, Tkachuk ranked third for the Panthers with 57 points (22-35-57), despite missing 30 games due to injuries. He also produced three points (2-1-3) in three games against the US in the 2025 NHL 4 Nations showdown. In the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Tkachuk tied up Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe, who took the team’s lead with 23 points (8-15-23). His goal in Game 6 against Edmonton ended as a tightly packed tally with the championship. Since being acquired by Florida ahead of the 2022-23 season, Tkachuk has led the Panthers with 254 points (88-166-254) in 211 regular season…
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday heard debate about whether the construction of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades would be called “Alligator Alcatraz” because it failed to comply with environmental laws. Until the law is followed, environmental groups and the Mikkoskie tribe said U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams should issue a preliminary injunction for a halt operation and further construction. The lawsuit alleges that the project threatens environmentally sensitive wetlands, home to protected plants and animals, and reverses billions of dollars worth of environmental recovery. The Miami lawsuit against federal and…
Rob Gillies TORONTO (AP) – US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but key exemptions in Canada and Mexico protect most goods from penalty obligations. Products compliant with the 2020 US-Mexico-Canada agreement trade agreement that Trump negotiated during his first term are excluded from tariffs. Let’s take a look at Trump’s tariffs and exemptions in both countries. Most Canadian exports have reached US tax exemptions The Canadian central bank says 100% of energy exports and 95% of other exports are USMCA-compliant. Royal Bank estimated that almost 90% of Canadian exports appeared to have access…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A woman who worked at “Crocodile Alcatraz” shared her experience at a controversial immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades. This comes amid protests from detainees, their families and supporters. They argue that people detained there are overcrowding, facing food and bathroom issues and lack of access to lawyers. The “very lucky” gambler won 389 jackpots in one day at Tampa Casino, winning $1.8 million The worker requested that she and her family be identified only by her name, Lindsay, for fear that she and her family would face harassment, as they proceed with allegations of…
Associated Press Business Writer Michelle Chapman Disney’s profits and revenues rose in the third quarter. The entertainment company has added subscribers to its streaming service and continues to check its strength at theme parks across the country. It also raised its full-year adjusted revenue forecast on Wednesday. Walt Disney Co. won $52.6 billion, or $2.92 per share, for the three months ended June 28th. It won $2.62 billion the previous year, or $1.43 per share. Tourists strolling Lake Buena Vista, Florida (AP Photo/John Rouse) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Disney Store World in the Disney Springs Shopping and Entertainment…
When I ask Disney’s global public relations manager Karen McClintock about the evolution of diet around this iconic realm, she tells her that it wasn’t really an evolution. “It was a revolution.” And I heard that Shot “travels the world.” The perfectly cooked lobster tail creates a gorgeous $28 add-on. (Amy Drew Thompson/Orlando Sentinel) The “innovative” restaurant celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025. McClintock, who started his company in 1992, was first there. There was also a restaurant space that opened in 1971 at Disney’s Modern Resort, the world’s top restaurant. But by the 90s, the show had evolved into…
Anna-Louise Jackson, Bankrate.com The house always won gambling and soon it felt like Uncle Sam would do that too. That’s because gamblers face what is equivalent to the tax hikes that begin in 2026. New rules included in the large tax bill signed into law in July will reduce the tax credits that gamblers can claim for losses between 100% and 90% starting next year. Consider this: If a gambler wins $20,000 in the same year and loses $20,000, this tax change will affect how much of the losses they can deduct. – In the 2025 tax year, taxpayers can…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Hillsboro and Pinellas County organizations are again teaming up for their annual efforts to ensure students and teachers have what they need for their grade. The Hillsboro Education Foundation and the Pinellas Education Foundation hold their annual Tampa Bay School Supply Drive. For more than 20 years, the organization has supported more than 200,000 financially disadvantaged students. “66% of Pinellas County’s student population is having a free, reduced lunch,” said Kim Jowell, CEO of Pinellas Education Foundation. “They are considered low-income. When you think about those families, they have to put food on the table,…