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Earlier today, a fighter jet was scrambled over South Florida after a plane violated restricted airspace near former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion, prompting a swift military response, officials confirmed. According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), F-16 fighter jets were dispatched to intercept a civilian plane after it entered a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone established over Palm Beach during Trump’s term in office. Officials said the plane was escorted out of the restricted area without incident. The identity of the pilot was not immediately identified, and it remains unclear whether the violation was accidental or intentional.…

An analysis by Hospital Watch found that hospitals nationwide charge an average of 269% more than Medicare for the same treatment for patients with employer-sponsored health insurance, with Florida having one of the highest rates of violations. Across the country, the hospital price gouging crisis is driving up insurance premiums and medical costs for millions of Americans, Hospital Watch said. The report also found that hospitals are charging 145% more than commercial break-even costs, allowing many hospital systems to generate huge profits while patients and employers absorb higher costs. “Hospitals account for about 40 cents of every dollar spent on…

An analysis by Hospital Watch found that hospitals nationwide charge an average of 269% more than Medicare for the same treatment for patients with employer-sponsored health insurance, with Florida having one of the highest rates of violations. Across the country, the hospital price gouging crisis is driving up insurance premiums and medical costs for millions of Americans, Hospital Watch said. The report also found that hospitals are charging 145% more than commercial break-even costs, allowing many hospital systems to generate huge profits while patients and employers absorb higher costs. “Hospitals account for about 40 cents of every dollar spent on…

The experience of hummingbirds soaring past your head at what seems like caffeine-induced, time-altering speed is like hovering in the median of a bumblebee superhighway. Vvvvvmmmm! Vvvvmmm! It is fast. And surprisingly loud. In the Mashpi cloud forest of Ecuador, there are more than 30 species of hummingbirds. And the breathlessness I experience when first beheld reminds me of the first time I saw a tropical reef, teeming with color and life that I’d seen a zillion times on the nature programs I have loved my entire life, but this time in person. I smiled reflexively then … and my…

Guest Editorial: Tom Gaitens For more than 30 years, I have been part of a movement warning that the United States is on an unsustainable fiscal path. From my early work with Empower America and Citizens for a Sound Economy to my later work with FreedomWorks, the message has been consistent. That means our political system is dependent on spending, allergic to accountability, and unwilling to confront reality. By the time the Tea Party movement emerged in 2009, these warnings had become more urgent, but they were by no means new. For decades, elected officials at all levels—local, state, and…

Written by Ed Dean Despite the massive data breaches at McDonald’s and Yahoo, where 16 billion passwords were compromised, most people continue to use weak passwords. Danny Mitchell, cybersecurity expert and writer for Heimdal Security (https://heimdalsecurity.com/), says cybersecurity neglect still exists. Mitchell urges consumers to stop reusing the same login across dozens of platforms. People still use “123456” as their only line of defense, and bad password habits continue to put billions at risk. With 94% of passwords being used to access multiple accounts and only 3% meeting basic complexity standards, cybercriminals can hack sensitive accounts with just a flick…

Q: Big dahlia flowers are our favorite. How well does it grow in Central Florida? What kind of care does it require? A: Dinner plate-sized dahlia flowers, along with their smaller counterparts, are a favorite of many gardeners, especially those who have immigrated from northern states. But locally that can be a challenge. Dahlias do not like summer heat and humidity. In addition, they do not overwinter in the ground or in stored tubers. If you’re a gardener with fond memories of dahlias and would like to try them, obtain tubers from your local garden center or mail order retailer.…

There’s a reason one of Orlando’s most beloved animal welfare organizations is “couldn’t help but be” excited about the opening of a brand new 25,000 square foot shelter. After more than a year of construction, Pet Alliance is cutting the ribbon on the $15 million Kylie J. Capri Campus and Edward H. Hensley Adoption Center, which features a modern design with air-conditioned spaces for dogs and cats. The new building, located on South John Young Parkway near Interstate 4, also houses twice the medical space for sick and injured animals compared to the previous shelter. The 275-animal facility includes isolation…

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Ripley Entertainment has purchased memorable movie props. It’s the pseudo-rhinoceros that gave birth to Jim Carrey’s character in Ace Ventura. In the 1995 film, Carrie’s pet detective character hides inside a fake rhino to keep an eye on unscrupulous types in a safari setting. When the rhino’s cooling system, or fan, malfunctioned and the interior became too hot, Ventura was forced to escape through the rhino’s back as frantic tourists passed by. The scene is punctuated by Carrey’s trademark physical comedy skills and resilient facial expressions. “At Ripley’s, we’re always looking for pieces that make people look twice,” said John…