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Below is an official statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Senior U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan sentenced Matthew Christopher Yates, 31, Hastings, of Hastings, to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to seduce a child and engage in explicit sex acts in order to make a video of his own sexual abuse. Yates was also ordered to serve 10 years of supervised release and register as a sex offender. Yates pled guilty on August 27, 2025. At the time of his arrest on March 11, 2022, Yates was…

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By BEATRICE DUPUY, Associated Press Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet and a sea of other stars said goodbye to color at this year’s Golden Globes, opting instead for black. And many in the crowd stuck with tried and true old Hollywood glamour Sunday. But even in basic black, the red carpet had plenty of personal flourishes and playful embellishments. Risk-takers Taylor, a winner for “One Battle After Another,” and Jenna Ortega went with “whale tails,” aka the tops of thongs, peeking out the backs of their black gowns. Taylor did it with her custom slinky Schiaparelli gown that showed off a deep…

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The revolutionary story “One Battle After Another” won Best Picture, Best Musical and Best Comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. At Sunday night’s awards ceremony, “Hamnet” won Best Picture and Best Drama. Going into the night, “One Battle After Another” topped the nomination list with nine nominations, followed by “Sentimental Value” with eight nominations. Comedian Nikki Glazer hosted the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The night marked Glaser’s second consecutive year as host. The first award of the night went to Teyana Taylor, who won Best Female Supporting Actor for her…

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With most people just settling in after the holidays and schools just returning for the new year last week, many residents were too busy to understand some of the new laws that went into effect earlier this year. Five new Florida laws just went into effect, ranging from animal welfare changes to health care to housing. While many measures approved during the 2025 Congress are already in effect, several notable provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026 and are worth noting. The changes include new protections for animals and pet owners. The state has developed a public registry of…

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Combined with data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF.org), and AARP (AARP.Org), the state’s seniors rank among the 10 most at risk of bankruptcy in the country. Factors that determine why older Americans (age 65 and older) are most at risk of bankruptcy include poverty rates, health care costs, average debt-to-income ratios, and living expenses such as food and housing. Data shows nearly a quarter of Florida’s senior population is below the 150% poverty line. The analysis ranks California as the state where seniors face the highest risk of bankruptcy. Greg Kemper, CEO of Polaris Home…

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“I’m trying to do my best to get shots, and hopefully they’ll go in,” Forsling said. Shortly after, Bobrovsky refused to let Claude Giroux go, keeping Ottawa off the board. “I just tried to hold my ground,” said Bobrovsky, who finished with five holes with saves. The Panthers relied on their goaltender and several big defensemen throughout the game, and near the midway point of the third period, Niko Mikkola laid out and poked the puck out, capping a 2-on-1 rush and denying another scoring opportunity for the Senators. After pulling away their goaltender and taking a 6-on-5 advantage, the…

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As a tradition in January, Walt Disney World offers discounted theme park tickets to Florida residents. The 2026 edition of Florida Resident Discover Disney tickets includes a 4-day package that sells for $255 and a 3-day package that sells for $235. This ticket is valid from January 12th to May 16th at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks. This has multiple rules and restrictions, including the need to reserve the park on your desired date. However, tickets can be used on consecutive or non-consecutive dates, and visitors can choose to visit one WDW park…

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Sen. Ashley Moody is leading a group of Republican senators demanding answers from outgoing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz following a federal report of widespread fraud and mismanagement involving child care assistance programs in the state. Mr. Moody, along with Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota), Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Majority Leader John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference, signed a formal letter calling for detailed accountability measures from the Walz administration. Lawmakers cited an ongoing federal investigation and serious concerns about how Minnesota handled billions of…

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