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Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a press conference in Tallahassee on April 1 to announce the hopes that Florida Liaison had trained him to be in all sheriff’s offices. Snapped between a sheriff and deputies in state capitol uniforms, Desansis promoted the liaison as a dedicated conduit between the program and law enforcement. The governor said each of them “works as trained experts in Florida’s hopes,” and “can educate others about the “philosophy and function” of the First Lady Signing Initiative.””It’s really special to work together from all 67 counties in Florida,” Casey DeSantis told reporters.But…
Recent research shows that financial stress has a major impact on the mental and physical health of Americans. The survey, conducted by Talker Research, a doctor on Health included, on Demand, surveyed 2,000 US adults, and found that 70% experienced a rise in financial anxiety, a record high. Approximately 40% of respondents reported having mental health days off from work or school due to money-related stress.The study also revealed that 41% of participants experienced chronic physical pain. Additionally, 33% say that affordability in healthcare has had a direct impact on mental health over the past year, with 29% citing costs…
According to an internal email obtained by the Tampa Bay Times, Moffitt Cancer Center will celebrate Pride Month by flying the Rainbow Flag in June. Furthermore, the nonprofit will not raise a special flag on June 19th to commemorate the holiday commemorating the liberation of enslaved people. The decision comes as the Trump administration threatened to withhold medical research grants from universities and other organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Moffitt received more than $55 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2024, records show. You will receive additional funding through a partnership with the…
Radar screens at major U.S. airports darkened earlier on Friday, the agency said.Newar Liberty International Airport in New Jersey lost communication for about 90 seconds on Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was in the midst of concerns over air traffic control at major U.S. hubs.”There was a communication halt affecting communications and radar displays in Philadelphia Tracon Area C, which leads aircraft in and out of the airspace of Newar Liberty International Airport,” the FAA said Friday. Tracon Area C refers to a type of air traffic control facility, which is a specific section within the Philadelphia…
TALHASSEE — New regulations could soon be needed for construction managers during the storm after the winds from Hurricane Milton hit a portion of the crane into an office building in downtown St. Petersburg. Last week, lawmakers passed a bill with almost indifferent attention requiring all hoisting equipment for construction projects to be secured within 24 hours of the hurricane’s impact.The move comes after a Tampa Bay Times investigation last year revealed a major gap in monitoring heavy machinery such as cranes. More than a decade ago, Florida lawmakers passed laws that prevented local governments from writing crane regulations, including…
The mysterious source of foul odor that has plagued Mount Dora for years may have been identified by consultants in the city and Lake County. Now the question is what to do about it. A Mid Florida Materials Mount Dora landfill at State Road 46 could produce hydrogen sulfide gas that emits a stimulating smell, according to an 83-page report from a consultant funded total of $270,000 from two local authorities. The study exonerates the city’s sewage treatment plant and also notes that weather patterns in the area exacerbate the problem. “The Mid-Florida Mount Dora Landfill has the most impact…
TALHASSEE – The interim budget deal made by Florida legislative leaders last week is “exploding,” according to a memo from House Speaker Daniel Perez.Florida’s 2025 session is already overtime. Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton were unable to agree to the budget, which is the only necessary obligation that Congress must complete. The collapse of leadership transactions within the budgetary framework means legislative sessions will be pushed even longer. On Friday, the final date of the session, lawmakers approved a resolution extending the session until June 6th. Now, the house plans to extend the session “until the end of June,”…
When Silver Airways lawyers and executives entered the courtroom this week for US bankruptcy judge Peter Rassin, they ultimately felt they had a clear path to wrap up the Chapter 11 reorganization case of a struggling career. They signed a $5.75 million “stalking horse” bid with a company with a long history of investing in troubled airlines. They also notified the judge that another buyer had signed a letter of intent to acquire Seaborne for $4 million. No Seaborne buyers have been identified. However, at a hearing Wednesday at U.S. Bank Prime Minister’s Court in Fort Lauderdale, the judge raised…
The former Winter Park Library building was empty for years, but Chris Cortez saw it as a blank canvas for building a brand new performing arts space, and had the opportunity to breathe new life into the city’s live entertainment scene. His nonprofit, Blueboove the Arts Center, announced that the organization has reopened on June 22nd in two blocks of the new home east of Park Avenue. The announcement comes months after permission, demolition and construction on the previously vacant building. The Orlando Jazz Orchestra will be the first band to decorate the brand new stage of the 182-seat “Encore…
Michael Michet estimated that California’s regular gasoline prices could rise by 75% by the end of 2026.On May 7, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Bureau criticized an analysis by a professor at the University of Southern California (USC) for refinery closures and the impact of state policies on gas prices.Michael Miche, a professor at USC’s Marshall Business School, estimated in a report released on May 5 that it could rise from an average of $4.82 in April 2025 to $8.44 per gallon by the end of next year. The report raised concerns about future gas affordability in states where prices are…