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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…
TALHASSEE — “Fear and Uncertainty” about the new law targeting the state’s voting initiative process has resulted in a significant decline in people working to collect signatures for the 2026 voting measure, the group challenging the group told a federal judge on Thursday.One of the most controversial parts of the law passed by Republican-controlled Congress on May 2nd and soon signed by Gov. Ron Desantis, will shorten a petition from 30 to 10 days and file a petition signed to the election supervisor.Additionally, the law includes large fines for late filed petitions, making the collection of petitions a collection of…
Storm Rider, it’s time to begin all the rituals that induce good fortune. Knocking on a tree, harnessing the energy of the moon, and wear the same socks every time a red cyclone appears on your radar. Of course, we Floridians hope to be spared every year. But in 2025, the hurricane season will take on a decisive aura covered in fingers. The official Arashi Activity clock will begin on June 1st. Federal meteorologists predict above-average Atlantic seasons with up to 19 named storms and five major hurricanes. This prediction is milder than last year – blessed – but as…
A rewrite of the Inflation Reduction Act will block access to major US subsidies from 2026.China’s clean energy companies will be excluded from the tax benefits they enjoyed under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) if one big beautiful bill law currently being considered in the US Congress becomes law.The law, a budget settlement package aimed at implementing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, was passed by the House of Representatives early on Thursday by one vote. China’s Sun Importers are asking the Senate to change courses for versions of the bill.The IRA, signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022,…
TALLAHASSEE — In the shadow of Florida’s Capitol, a supposedly closed boutique hotel has become an exclusive retreat for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ closest allies and top advisers — with a major supporter of the governor acting as gatekeeper.Ostensibly closed for renovations, the Governor’s Inn is where DeSantis’ presidential campaign paid rent for campaign staff and where his top deputies sometimes mingle on a balcony overlooking Adams Street. It’s where the governor’s former chief of staff and campaign manager held his first 2026 fundraiser after DeSantis made him Florida’s attorney general. There is no way for the general public to book…