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Just behind Montana, Florida is the second best state working to raise wages, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Florida recorded a 19.9% ​​increase in wages between 2020 and 2023, marking the second-largest increase in wages (over the inflation). During that period, wage increases in Florida have averaged from $18.07 in 2020 to $21.67 in 2023, 66 cents per hour better than the overall increase in the US.Essentially, Floridians were 13 cents better per hour in 2023 than in 2020. This is because the median hourly wage in 2020 was $21.50 for $2023.The BLS figures also showed which…

Video above: FSU students reflect on the tragedy. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A man believed to be responsible for a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University was released from hospital Monday and placed in police custody. The Tallahassee Police Department said 20-year-old Phoenix Echner was shot dead once in the jaw on April 17 after refusing to comply with the officer’s orders. Ichner underwent multiple surgeries during her hospitalization for nearly a month. They died after crashing into a Lakeland home. Phoenix Echner (credit: Leon County Sheriff’s Office) Authorities said he was taken to a local detention facility after…

The attack presented the most serious conflict between the two nuclear-armed states in decades.President Donald Trump says he threatened to eliminate trade between India and Pakistan.Speaking to White House reporters on May 12, Trump said his administration encouraged him to negotiate by threatening to cancel trade if two nuclear powers on the subcontinent continue to fight.”I said, ‘Now, we’re going to do a lot of business with you guys. If you stop it, we’re in the trade. If you don’t stop it, we’re not going to trade,” Trump said.”People have never actually used Trade the way I used it, as…

Walt Disney World Holiday Productions and former UCF professor and Disney Executive were among the winners of the Brasling Awards announced by IAAPA. “What is this? Tim Burton is like a Christmas Singaporean nightmare,” part of the Disney Jollywood Night event at Disney Hollywood Studios was named the most creative winter holiday production. The show features the music and characters from the 1993 film directed by Burton. One of three inspiration awards was given to Duncan Dixon after his death. Duncan Dixon is a professor of hospitality management at the University of Central Florida, and has cast for nearly 20…

Since round one, Bennett has led Florida with five goals this postseason. From there, the Panthers kept doing their best and shutting things down. In a moment that reminded me of the final seconds of Game 7 in last year’s Stanley Cup final, the defending champion gave fans a bit of deja vu when he pinned the puck along the board in his own zone to kill a key time for Toronto. Before the final horns echoed, maple leafs forward Max Domi built a hit from behind Alexander Barkov and sent him first to the board. After the match, Maurice…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Walt Disney World announced Monday that Mickey’s less-than-smart Halloween party will be back this year. The theme park says Mickey’s less-scully Halloween party will take place on some nights from August 15th to October 31st. Here is a list of dates for 2025: August – 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 26, 29 September – 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 28, 30 October 2 – 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 The party will be held from 7pm…

Many immigrant truck drivers across the country have spoken out, calling the rules unfair as state and federal officials prepare to strictly enforce English rules for commercial drivers in the coming weeks. However, people in the industry say knowing basic English is important for safety.On April 28, Trump signed an executive order to strengthen federal laws requiring commercial truckers to become proficient in English. The rule was removed in 2016 under the Obama administration. It will now be effective on June 25th.Florida truck driver Carlos Manuel said he has limited English, but he said “I can still handle my work.””Most…

Quoting the Battlefield massacre, Trump said he was attending a high stakes meeting between Russia and Crane, detouring from his Gulf trip.President Donald Trump on Monday increased the chances of flying to Turkey later this week to participate in planned peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.Trump, who has appeared on a diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, told White House reporters on May 12 that the May 15 meeting between Russia and Ukraine could present a real opportunity for peace.”I think we may get good results from Thursday’s meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine,”…

By David A. Lieb With the victory of global pesticide manufacturer Bayer, Georgia became the second state to protect pesticide manufacturers from several lawsuits that claimed it did not warn customers of potential dangers. The law signed Friday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is designed to protect Bayer from lawsuits that claimed that the popular weed killer Roundup could not tell customers that it could cause cancer. It is written enough to provide Georgia legal protection to pesticide manufacturers who follow federal labeling requirements. The North Dakota governor signed such first law last month, but similar measures have been considered…

Manatee County officials have approved a $34 million plan to purchase and renovate the Lakewood Ranch building, where they will relocate several county government businesses.The two-storey, 101,000-square-foot building is located on 11 acres at 9,000 Town Center Parkway in southeastern Manatee County. The county has reached a contract to purchase the property from a Delaware-based company for $23.5 million. Staff estimates an additional $11 million will be needed to equip and move the building branded as the “East County Campus.”Staff say sectors that include development services, real estate management, financial management, government relations, public works and natural resources will be…