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Why results teach more than rulesOne of the most powerful ways to teach responsibility is to allow people, especially children and young people, to experience the natural consequences of their actions. It’s not about harsh punishment or creating fear, it’s about letting reality speak. For example, if you use up your allowance too quickly, you may feel like you have nothing left for the week. This lesson will be much more memorable than the previous lectures. To make this even clearer, let’s consider the definition of loan settlement. This refers to the process of negotiating with your lender to repay…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Democratic Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is the latest candidate to file and publicly announce his candidacy for Florida governor. He joins nearly 30 candidates vying for the governor’s mansion. Mr. Demings is one of the few prominent politicians in a crowded field. He previously served as Orange County sheriff and Orlando police chief. “There’s going to be a new sheriff in town,” Demings said. Florida’s open carry law raises safety concerns and conflicts The mayor is relying on his seven-year career in Orange County government leadership and decades of law enforcement experience to win support…

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) – On Thursday, an 86-year-old woman completed her life’s mission to complete 1,000 jumps at Jump Florida Skydiving. Kim Noah was awarded the American Parachute Association Gold Wing Award for her contributions to the skies. According to the USPA, Noah reached the milestone while tandem jumping with Hall of Fame skydiver Jay Stokes and his two daughters. Noah has wanted to skydive ever since his uncle brought back a military parachute from World War II, according to a USPA press release. She made this dream a reality, forging her parents’ signatures and making her first jump…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Since Sept. 25, Floridians have been free to openly carry firearms, but the new move has raised concerns about inconsistencies with the state’s current gun laws.”The question going forward is what to do in lieu of the court’s decision,” said Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island). Back in September, the First District Court of Appeals struck down the state’s open carry ban. The law originally operated in tandem with Florida’s law regulating concealed weapons. “The problem is that there are several laws in place in Florida that are based on open carry being prohibited, so the current…

Video above: Former Bucks player Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder (previous report) TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown was booked into a New Jersey prison Thursday, months after he was accused of firing into the crowd at an amateur boxing event in Miami. A spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service told WTVJ-TV that Brown arrived in Newark, New Jersey, from Dubai on Thursday. Tampa Airport to reduce flights due to government shutdown: Report Records indicate that Brown remains in custody at the Essex County Jail at the time of this report. A Miami…

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday joined state and federal officials in breaking ground on a new inlet pumping station at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project south of Lake Okeechobee, marking another major step in Everglades restoration. The new pumping station, one of the largest in Florida, will have nine pumps capable of transferring approximately 3 billion gallons of water per day from Lake Okeechobee to EAA Reservoir. Once completed, the reservoir will hold more than 78 billion gallons of water, more by volume than Manhattan, and will help provide up to 470 billion gallons of clean water annually…

Public television station WUCF has decided to cancel its weekly “Newsnight” program after facing funding cuts at the state and federal level. This year, central Florida PBS stations lost nearly $2.5 million in funding due to the loss of federal funding for public broadcasting and cuts to state-level support. “NewsNight” invited journalists from other news organizations to talk about education, politics, the environment, and other current events. Host Steve Mort shared the news during the show’s final broadcast on October 31st. “Our mission at WUCF is clear: We change lives. We are at a crossroads. WUCF’s recent loss of state…

United Parks & Resorts saw declines in theme park attendance and revenue in the third quarter of 2025, while SeaWorld Orlando’s numbers have increased for the year so far, according to executives reacting to the company’s earnings report. The number of visitors to all attractions in the July-September period was 6.8 million, down 3.4% from the same period last year. Total revenue was $511.9 million, down 6.2% from 2024. “Obviously we’re not satisfied with the results we achieved in the quarter,” United CEO Mark Swanson said on a conference call Thursday. “Our results for the quarter were adversely affected by…

Central Florida foodies, hug your horses. The 5th Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to the World Equestrian Center this weekend. Flavors from around the world and all-out competition will culminate with Sunday’s Champagne Brunch ($125 per person, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.). The star of this year’s effort is celebrity chef Duff Goldman, star of many Food Network offerings, including “Ace of Cakes,” featuring his Charm City Cakes. This is very exciting for WEC Complex’s Executive Pastry Chef Johan Le Bescon, who is also a veteran Food Network contestant and 2025 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist. “It’s a great honor…

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – A fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home early Thursday, and authorities said more than 20 units were dispatched, but efforts to save the building were futile. Spoelstra was not home at the time of the fire, but no one was injured. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that no one was inside the home when the fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because county officials have not released details. Officials say an investigation into the cause of the fire has begun. These…