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Over the weekend, anger over Florida’s latest controversy, including public land spilled on sidewalks, as residents began protests. By Sunday night, we had also arrived at the White House.Susie Wills, President Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff and a longtime resident of northeast Florida, issued a statement to the Tampa Bay Times denounced private companies for its proposal to swap 600 acres of the Guana River Wildlife Management Area.“The Guana Reserve and its beauty, familiarity and tranquility are woven into the structure of our community and are in fact treasures of northeast Florida.”Elections and appointed leaders should maintain this extraordinary natural…
The law passed 17-16, with four conservative critics voting “now.”The House Budget Committee on May 18 approved a motion to advance the Republican settlement package, marking another step towards the final passage of the Mammoth bill.The unusual Sunday night vote was scheduled for 10pm, 20 minutes late at 10pm, and ended with the passage of the law at 17-16 votes, with four conservative critics in the package voting.The vote came after weekend negotiations following the conservative uprising over the package on May 16th.Four conservatives repeat the matter when the mammoth package first came before the House Budget Committee on Friday.…
Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – For over a century, Ybor has been known as Cigar City. This is a title won through a generation of hand-covered craftsmanship that helped build the region’s economy, but the small cigar business said today’s economic pressures are threatening its legacy. The Tabanero Cigars have been rolling in Tampa for 15 years, but their owners say that legacy is not an issue when the margin disappears. He is now moving production overseas just to catch up. “As a small business, we have been a cigar lounge for quite some time, and we were hoping someone would…
The majority of the appeals court said the union failed to show it suffering from the kind of irreparable harm that justifies the interim injunction.On May 17, a federal court of appeals allowed the Trump administration to proceed with plans to exclude collective bargaining by workers in more than a dozen federal agencies.In a 2-1 decision, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals took sides with the Trump administration over the argument that the order is guaranteed for national security reasons, overturning a ruling that a lower court judge blocks the administration.The injunction issued by District Court Judge Paul Friedman…
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Cobligg says China’s recent demand for Canada to put aside the “normal” differences and work with the communist regime in pushing back U.S. tariffs is an attempt to drive the wedge between Ottawa and Washington to advance Beijing’s strategic goals.Kovrig appeared on CTV News’ power play on May 15th. Host Vassy Kapelos asked China’s ambassador Wang Di why he would choose to send such a message through the outlet “at this point” given the Chinese embassy had rejected interview requests from CTV for many years.”Short answer, because China is in a bad position now,” Kovrig said…
“My future, I’m not looking at that,” the former vice president said.Former Vice President Mike Pence said he has ruled out another president’s run after failing to bid at the 2024 contest.In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, Pence said when asked if he might make another bid for the White House, “I won’t see that in the future.””I haven’t seen that, but we’ll keep up with everything we’ve always supported, and we’ll let ourselves handle the future,” said Pence, who served as vice president in President Donald Trump’s first term.Pence said he wanted to play a role in…
New York City officials confirmed that two people have died, 19 people have been injured and the Brooklyn Bridge has not been damaged.Federal officials confirmed on May 18 that they would be dispatched to investigate a crash crash of a Mexican Navy’s tall ship at Brooklyn Bridge on the night of May 17, which left at least two people dead.In a statement, the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that a high ship from Cuauhtémoc hit the Brooklyn Bridge in the East River, and its update continues. No other details are provided.Cuauhtémoc was visiting New York City on a global Goodwill…
“I think we’ll have a great conversation and hopefully it will be the beginning of some long-term trade negotiations,” said US Vice President JD Vance.US Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Rome and European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on May 18th. Vance said he hopes the rendezvous will lead to more trade debates between the US and the European Union.”Europe is an important United States ally… But of course, we have some disagreements, just like our friends, on issues like trade,” Vance said.He sat next to Meloni and von del Reyen of Rome…
TAMPA, FL – The Museum of Science and Industry’s new exhibition, “Giants, Dragons, Unicorns,” pulls from f-tales and folklore to explain everything from creatures deep in the ocean to fire-breathing dragons. “The American Museum of Natural History brings together this exhibit to explain some of the sciences, how these creatures are alive and in people’s minds and in some cases, real life,” says Mosi CEO John Smith. Interactive stations are set throughout the exhibition to attract curious and hearts, with educational facts and artifacts incorporating them. “They have sections about each part and the parts about the real part and…
Two of the newest residents of Downtown Fort Lauderdale enjoyed a sunny walk on the Riverwalk. The weather was warm, neighbors walked their dogs, and many construction sites in downtown were energized by noise.None of the hubbubs seemed to plague the ja or the journey. They are five week-old twin sisters who took a peaceful nap when their mother, Jame Callahan, pushed a double-decker stroller into the sidewalk.”That’s a good idea,” Callahan, 40, said of raising a family in downtown Fort Lauderdale. “We were actually going to move to a suburban area, but we really like it here. It’s convenient…