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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis has rejected a bill that would allow more families to file a lawsuit for malpractice deaths. Families, who have been blocked by current law, continue to share their stories in hopes of opportunities for justice, and that it pushes to revive the “free killing” bill is gaining momentum within the state capitol.Under current law, if a patient dies from medical malpractice, the surviving family can only sue if the patient is married or if the patient has a minor child under the age of 25.”The goal of the bill was to hold doctors…
Associated Press Business Writer Michelle Chapman Midea voluntarily recalls roughly 1.7 million of popular U and U+ smart air conditioners, as the unit’s pool water does not drain quickly enough, leading to mold growth. The news comes as temperatures are rising in the US and the official summer begins is fast approaching. The Midea air conditioner fits in the windows and resonates with consumers due to its unique design. This allows consumers to close the unit “” window. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall also includes around 45,900 units sold in Canada. There are at least 152…
**Related Videos above: How to Report a Missing Person OCALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJW) — After a water-clogged trip over a stream with paddleboards earlier this week, the young boy is safe, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee (FWC) said in a release. Grayson Hardy, 7, was reported missing Monday after being seen on a family paddleboard near Rocky Creek in Blue Water Bay, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Florida officer 7 accused of leaving the victim in 2024 Several agencies worked together to find the boy later that day. He is “a mile upstream after navigating through…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man with a surname charity was something after being accused of renting an apartment he didn’t own. Arrest reports obtained by WPLG show that Stefano, 34, of North Miami Beach, posted a Facebook market ad for the rental apartment unit at the Fortune House Hotel on Northeast 14th Terrace in July 2024. The report said the victim agreed to lease the unit and sent $2,700 to the charity. Watch: Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez held on $1 million bonds after appearing at the 1st courthouse Police said the charity told the victim to send money…
Residents, city council members, and Church of Scientology have been locked in a tug of war on parts of the road in downtown Clearwater since city leaders voted in March to approve temporary approval of the sale of the land to the church. The church requested that the city buy a street owned in May after the group provided a counter proposal commemorating African-American history. What seemed like a hyperlocal debate over the future of Scientology’s downtown footprint has attracted the attention of Florida Attorney General.James Usmierer last month wrote to Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector about the sale of part…
Canada and China have agreed to “normalize” high-level consultations between the two countries following a June 5 call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Prime Minister Lee Qian, the Prime Minister’s Office said.”Leaders have exchanged opinions on bilateral relations, including the importance of engagement, and agreed to normalize the communication channels between Canada and China,” reads from the meeting from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).In the conversation, Carney and Lee also discussed trade between the two countries, saying, “We are working together to work together to deal with the fentanyl crisis,” according to a PMO statement.Kearney also refers to…
Damian J. Troise, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks rose on Wall Street on Friday following a report that surpassed expectations regarding the US job market. The S&P 500 index rose 1.2% in afternoon trading. The Benchmark Index is on track to notch second consecutive victory weeks. The Dow Jones industrial average added 448 points, or 1.1% as of 3:03 pm Eastern. Nasdaq Composite rose 1.4% Profits were wide, with all sectors in the benchmark S&P 500 rising. Technology stock has its distinctive value and has given the market its biggest boost. Chipmaker Nvidia jumped 1.6%, while iPhone…
Jeffrey Collins COLOMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Japanese companies have stopped construction at a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.” Although Automotive Energy Supply Corp. did not specify what these issues were, the Republican governor of South Carolina said the company is dealing with potential losses in federal tax losses for electric vehicle buyers, incentives for EV companies, and tariff uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s administration. “What we’re doing is to bring caution, and let things come true because all of these changes are happening,” Gov. Henry McMaster said. The…
Panama City Beach, FL (WMBB) – After a year and a half construction, Panama City Beach is open for voyage dinners and shows. This is the largest of Dolly Parton’s three Pirates voyage attractions, with seating for over 1,000 people. Parton says he thought Panama City Beach was the perfect place to open a new location. “We know this is a great holiday spot. This is a great place to have dinner because the kids get hungry. They will still sleep after having a good meal and are entertained.” Pirates Voyage hosts up to four shows per day. Here, performers…
One of the Ghost Orchids, Florida’s rarest and most beloved swamp resident, could quickly see an increase in protection under the federal Endangered Species Species Act. Citing the increased risk of flower extinction, US Fish and Wildlife Service officials this week announced a proposal to list ghost orchids as endangered species. The decision has been welcomed by experts as a lifeline for phantom flowers after decades of poaching, wetland reduction and habitat loss. Federal wildlife experts say there are fewer than 1,000 ghost runs remaining in the United States, and less than half of them are old enough to replicate.…