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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Lawmakers began their third special session in Tallahassee on Tuesday. They continued to pursue the issue of illegal immigration after being criticized by Gov. Ron DeSantis for not being strong enough. After escalating weeks of tension between the governor and legislative leaders, was it all a temporary political conflict or will it progress in the end? The Court of Appeals will not halt the judge’s order and require the Trump administration to freeze all federal cash “This is the second special session within 30 days to address the issues the federal government is actually working on.…
Banks are instructed to exclude student loan liabilities from the maintenance check.The Albanese government will direct financial regulators to update their lending guidance, facilitating Australians with higher education loan program (help) debt and securing mortgages.The move is also expected to unlock more funding for the construction of the unit.The loan changes continue to drive workers’ pre-elections against younger voters, following previous moves to cut nearly $2 billion (US$12.6 billion) from student loan debt.Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the change would ensure fair treatment Australians are considering buying a home.”The people who have been supported should be treated fairly when they want…
Canned tuna products sold under the brand names Genova, Van Camp, Heb and Trader Joe have been recalled due to potential botulinum risk. In Florida, the cans were being sold at Costco, Publix, Walmart and independent retailers, according to a release shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday.Tri-Union seafood voluntarily recalled the choice of canned tuna items “from a wealth of caution” after the supplier informed them of manufacturing defects in the “Easy Pull” pull tab. Over time, the product can be leaking or contaminated with Bottridium Clostridium, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.As of February…
What is the destination for Top Spring Break in the US this year?It’s still too early to tell, but Spirit Airlines looks at the spring destinations its customers are looking for, Florida is still the top destination, with three of the top five in Sunshine State.”We know that many travelers are locked on their first holiday of the year. They have the most searched spring break for guests after warm weather and major entertainment options with Florida, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico. It’s clear that they’re toppings for their destination list,” said Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Change…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A multi-million-dollar vehicle theft ring has led to eight people arrests, according to the US law firm for the Central District of Florida. Federal prosecutors have announced that three of these individuals have been charged by a large ju trial for allegedly stealing high-end vehicles across the state, including Tampa Bay. close Thank you for signing up! Please be aware of us in your inbox. Subscribe now 8 on your side Sign up now if(window.checksizeclasses && window.checksizeclasses instance of function) {window.checksizeclasses(); } Ten law enforcement agencies have worked together to discover the ring, and investigators believe…
The North Carolina military base was previously named Fort Liberty.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses has restored the name of North Carolina Army Base Fort Liberty to its original name, the Department of Defense (DOD) said in a February 11 statement.Founded in 1918, the vast military complex houses air and special operations forces, and according to its website, its troops are home to 57,000 men.It was originally named after General Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina.The name was released in 2023 as part of an effort to remove names, symbols, displays, memorials and tools honoring officials and military…
Trader Joe limits egg purchases to one dozen per customer per day. EGG prices are expected to rise 20% in 2025. At least one expert says the consumer is creating a lack of eggs.Are you heading to the store to pick up an egg carton?Get ready for a Covid-19 flashback.More retailers are limiting the number of eggs they can buy as they continue to cause problems with panic purchases and H5N1 bird flu.This is the latest. But first:Why are eggs so expensive now?The USDA believes that the increased costs of eggs are attributed to the highly pathogenic avian flu or…
Karen Bennett, Bankrate.comVivian Thornton was quite shocked when he logged into his bank account and realised the unfamiliar debit fees for concert tickets totaling over $2,000. In fact, the heavy charges led her account to a negative balance, says Thornton, a small business owner, Charlotte, North Carolina.The day this happened, in 2023, Thornton had only used his debit card once. To fill the gas tank, she told Bankrate. “I later went to deposit some checks online and noticed an unfamiliar bill. I’ve never bought a ticket through Ticketmaster, so it was a real shock.”Thornton, who told her story in a…
The US and Canada sparr in trade policies. The fact that the two countries are close allies makes Fracus seem even more troublesome.Thankfully, the enemies agreed to retreat to their respective horns for 30 days, but they have not left the ring. The trade battle is at least not over yet. The rhetorical conflict could soon begin again.When our friends fight, one common response is, “What the heck did happen?” The second is, “How will this affect us?” In this case, “we” is Florida.Visitors will browse the Main Street store in downtown Dunedin on Wednesday. (Douglas R. Clifford | Times)Florida…
TALHASSEE – The Florida Senate has advanced with a bill banning the construction of golf courses, pickle courts and hotel-style lodges in state parks. The action follows bipartisan criticism of the previous “Great Outdoor Identity” proposal. Senator HarrellThe Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee has unanimously approved Bill SB 80, sponsored by Sen. Gayle Harrell of R-Stuart.”Our state parks are so unique and we want to make sure they are there for the enjoyment and preservation of Florida’s natural resources,” Harrell said. Last year there was a serious controversy over the release of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Great…