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Florida hasn’t been much of a House battleground since state Republicans redrew the district map ahead of the 2022 election. But the state’s Democratic Party hopes that could change in 2026. For one, the party locked out of the White House has historically gotten a boost in midterm elections. For another, the party saw stronger-than-expected results in special elections in two deep-red Florida districts earlier this year.During this April’s special elections for the vacant 1st and 6th District seats, the Republican candidates won, but their margins of victory didn’t match Donald Trump’s dominance in those areas in November 2024. In…
By Josh Jacotte Memorial Day weekend was one of the busiest times for car dealers. Many car shoppers have decided to pull the trigger for its long-standing purchases due to major sales promotions and the iconic summer start. But things are a little different this year. There are tariffs on offshore vehicles and components, which will stop the confusion. Shoppers are rightly wondering. Will the price rise? Is the transaction authentic? Should I buy now or wait? Here is some good news. With a little strategy and timing, you can win this anniversary weekend and avoid potential price hikes in…
Ocala, Fla. (WFLA) – Two Marion County parents were recently jailed for failing to ensure their children were in school. According to the release, Truancy Court Judge Brad King, who oversees both cases, declared one parent six months behind the bar and another 90 days, as he failed to ensure that the child was showing up in class regularly and timely. One of the incidents involved students who were absent for 120 days from the start of the school year in August 2024. Marion County Public Schools said it will be seen in truancy courts as a last-minute effort to…
GAO says the transportation sector has stepped over its authority in an order to revoke EV-related funds that was mandated by Congress.The government’s Watchdog says President Donald Trump’s administration may have violated lesser known federal law through a move to withdraw funding for Biden-era electric vehicle (EV) programs.The law in question, known as the Water Storage Management Act of 1974, places restrictions on the president’s powers that either “import” or unilaterally reject funding, and deny congressional allocations.As the administration is trying to reduce the federal government by cleaning up, some observers have been hoping for a showdown on issues between…
TALHASSEE – Leon County prosecutors say there is an open criminal investigation in relation to information provided by lawmakers regarding the Florida Foundation’s wishes.In response to The Times/Herald’s request for hopes and Florida Foundation-related records, Hope Foundation-related records received by prosecutors from Republican state lawmaker Alex Andrade, Second Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jack Campbell said the information could not be made public because it was “part of an open and ongoing investigation.”This response was the first confirmation of a law enforcement investigation related to the foundation and was set up to support the Hope Florida program, defended by Gov. Ron…
The final two efforts to advance SpaceX’s spacecraft and super heavy rockets ended with ferocious stripes stripes across the sky. However, the Federal Aviation Administration is pleased that SpaceX is safe to try again. On Thursday, the FAA announced that it could return to flight an under-developed rocket, which will be launched by SpaceX’s Texas site Starbase. The decision comes after completing the investigation of the test flight on March 7, resulting in the destruction of the upper stage of the rocket found in the Caribbean across the East Coast. The SpaceX Starship falls apart during a test flight and…
Hillsboro County, Fla. (WFLA) — After months of protest, the future of Florida state parks has been decided. Governor Desantis signed a new law, passed unanimously by state lawmakers, blocking projects on protected land. The State Parks Preservation Act protects all 175 state parks by preventing developers from building golf courses, hotels, or other commercial projects on state park land. The newly signed law comes after widespread outrage over the plan proposed by the state last year to develop nine state parks. “I don’t think they’ll stop on a single pickleball court, one small trail, or one small glamping site.…
A recent report showing a severe decline in locations covered by Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds shows the $42.5 billion stupidity of taxpayers allocated to the initiative.An analysis by the Advanced Communications Law & Policy (ACLP) Institute at New York School found that since allocation was set in 2023, there has been a 57% decline in unused or underserved locations across the US. ACLP has determined the decline by comparing data from the challenge process in 46 states (New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas are not yet published).The state initially determined where it would be eligible…
The company is benefiting from the growing popularity of clubs and superstores as it gets back on track to open 25-30 new clubs over the next two years.Based on strong membership and digital sales growth, BJ Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. reported that its first quarter revenue for fiscal year 2025 has surpassed market estimates. Despite the challenging consumer environment, the company maintained guidance for the remainder of the year.On May 22, operators of the Membership Warehouse Club in the Eastern Half of the US reported adjusted revenue of $1.14 per share for the quarter ended May 3, with Zacks’ average…
US District Judge Wendy W. Berger was sentenced to Ana Juanita Andredo Reyes, a Honduras national in the United States, in a federal prison for multiple numbers of wire fraud and tax fraud. She has also been ordered to pay the IRS $2,084,182 in reparations and to make a judgment of $664,588 in money, reflecting the benefits from fraud.Andrade-Reyes founded a shell company that claims to operate in the construction industry, and won workers’ compensation insurance policies for its limited employees. She then “rented” the insurance, signed with construction contractors in Florida and other states, and worked with crews who…