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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A new law, which comes into effect in July, aims to crack down on dangerous speeding. Some say it’s a lifesaving measure, but critics warn that it could backfire, warning drivers would land behind bars for a momentary decision.”You can’t drive 50 mph at a speed limit and I don’t think that’s too much and it’s dangerous,” state Sen. Jason Pizzo said. For those who have recklessly chosen to speed, the new law signed by Gov. Ron Desantis targets drivers who drive 50 miles at speed limits or drive more than 100 miles per hour. For…

Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga NEW YORK (AP) – Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores fall as the US government resumes with missed student loan payments for debt collection. However, there are things you can do to help rebound your score. Courtney Alev, a consumer advocate at Credit Karma, said it is understandable that people missed payments due to the mixed message about student loans. “We’re truly a huge moment of empathy for consumers,” she said. “But now it’s important to have a plan.” The U.S. Department of Education suspended federal student loan payments in March 2020, providing…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – In May 2022, Ronnie Walker shot 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander multiple times, leaving the body in an empty lot on West Florida Braska Avenue, according to prosecutors. Nilexia’s mother, Ashley Alexander, rose to her feet in tears on Thursday to identify her daughter in a video shown in court. “It’s really, really bad”: family of girls bitten by a shark shared story, thank you doctor “That Nylexia. It’s Nylexia. Her walks, her hair, her skin tone,” Ashley Alexander said. Robert Creed, who was in the vehicle at the time of the shooting, also stood up on Thursday.…

Related Video: New Program to Protect Ice Agents Added to Florida Blueprint TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Attorney General James Usmierer proposed a new detention facility for immigrants in a social media post Thursday. The judge found Florida Attorney General in a controversy over immigration law Nickman of the facility’s Alligator Alcatraz, said the facility could be built at the Miami-Dade Collier Training Facility, an “effectively abandoned” airport in the Everglades. “Florida is leading immigration enforcement and supports efforts to detain and deport criminal foreigners from the Trump administration and ISIS,” the attorney general said. “The governor tapped on the…

PANA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – After the RIP City Surf 07 Girls Club Soccer team scored seven goals, what began as a simple incentive quickly became a $600 nail salon tab, with manager Jonah Mond placing a bet. “It was the second match of the tournament, so we had to win to win to lead,” said Hanna Bean, a Rising Senior. “Then we started winning, but we could have obviously done better, so he was trying to motivate us.” Increase your energy with a refreshing summer citrus salad Despite taking a 2-0 lead at halftime, Hammond said he knew his…

Soon, the most important number is clearly two. Two Stanley Cups in two years. However, the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers have plenty of other numbers to help tell the story of their second consecutive victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup final. So, for some hot statistics from the Cup Finals, continue reading below. 1: Number of Europeans captaining the team in two Stanley Cups. After becoming the first Finnish-born player to captain a Cup team last year, Alexander Barkov is now the first European to captain multiple championship teams. He also became the second player to win…

Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Farmers, cattle ranchers and hotel and restaurant managers sighed in relief last week when President Donald Trump ordered a pause on immigrant raids, disrupting those industries and scaring foreign-born workers from their jobs. “I finally felt a sense of calm,” said Rebecca Shee, CEO of the American Business Immigration Union. That rest didn’t last long. On Wednesday, Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “There will be no safe space for industries that embrace violent criminals or try to make intentional (immigration enforcement) efforts. Workplace enforcement is the basis of our efforts…

In a criminal investigation after a series of dolphins died, Gulf World Marine Parks moved seven bottlenorth dolphins and four rough pipe dolphins to three separate Florida facilities this month.It is still unclear how these dolphins will work in the new environment. Located in Panama City Beach, Gulf World and St. Augustine and Duck Kee Marine theme parks are owned by Dolphin Company, one of the world’s largest dolphin chains.Naomi Rose (Animal Welfare Institute)The Mexico-based operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late March, excluding the future of hundreds of dolphins at multiple facilities. The infamous facility held by Miami…

AP Technology Writer Barbara Ortutay WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order to keep Tiktok running in the US for another 90 days, giving his administration more time to mediate a deal to put social media platforms under American ownership. Trump disclosed his executive order on Truth Social Platform Thursday morning. “As he said many times, President Trump doesn’t want Tiktok to go dark. This extension will last for 90 days. The administration will strive to ensure that this deal is shut down and ensure that Americans can continue to ensure that their data is safe and…

Editor’s Note: This story contains a suicide discussion. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. You can call or text 988 to connect to the Suicide and Crisis Helpline. At the bottom of this story, additional resources are listed.The world can become a dangerous place. So, lock the door, wear a seat belt and protect your password at night. Still, most of us, and most children, spend hours a day on social media where the risk of online harm, including various forms of sexual harassment and assault, is growing and growing. Cheryl McCormick Brown (Cheryl…