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BANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable celebration in Brandon on Wednesday to praise Florida. This is the First Lady Signature Welfare Support initiative to avert Floridians from public financial support and instead rely on private organizations and faith-based groups. The Florida Foundation, which oversees funds donated to the program to distribute as grants, was at the heart of the Florida home investigation. “We are not discouraged by critics who are fascinated by intentional ignorance,” Casey DeSantis said. This is a reference to the investigation that is now closed after the Medicaid…

Social Security begins paying early retirement benefits at age 62, but Medicare does not start until age 65.You’ve been working hard all your life and now you want to retire early. You are not alone.According to a large-scale mutual survey of 2024, the average retirement age is 62 years old. That’s when you’re eligible for Social Security benefits.However, even if you have the assets and income to retire at age 62, you still have health insurance issues.At age 62, he cannot collect Medicare. In general, Medicare is intended for people over the age of 65, unless they have a disability…

(Nexstar) – Dozens of Walgreens locations are preparing to close in the coming weeks and months as the pharmacy giant announced plans to close around 1,200 stores to turn around a struggling US business. In October, Walgreens said there would be around 500 store closures for the fiscal year, but did not explain when the rest would occur. However, as of Tuesday, some of the more than 8,000 stores have been marked online for imminent closures. Walgreens resolves Opioid’s prescription suspicions for $300 million: DOJ “This location will be closed forever on May 22nd. We apologize for the inconvenience. The…

Amy Sorter, Bankrate.com Getting rid of debt is a goal that many Americans have. Eliminating debts not only improves your financial health, but can also have a positive impact on your mental health. Evaluating your outstanding balance, choosing a payoff strategy for your debt, and developing a game plan are good starting points for getting out of debt completely. Once you have a clear view of what you owe, you will start making progress and take steps to repay the balance. You can use the following tips to get out of debt: 1.Review your spending habits Your spending should be…

New research shows construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors are “the toughest jobs in America.”The poll included 2,000 Americans, of which 1,000 were trade workers. Respondents were asked what the “strict” job is and what comes to mind when thinking about “tough work.”Police officers ranked fifth, followed by EMT and astronauts.Some listed unique occupations, but others share descriptors for task challenges, such as “solving other people’s problems with little or no help,” “constantly and promptly making decisions and getting stuck in stressful situations every day,” or “that pushes my physical and mental limitations.”A survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools…

These chemicals are associated with cancer, fetal developmental problems, and endocrine disorders.Chemical maker 3M has signed a settlement agreement with New Jersey and settled a claim accusing PFAS substances of polluting water and other natural resources with PFAS substances commonly known as “eternal chemicals,” the state Attorney General’s Office said in a May 13 statement.The settlement, up to $450 million, is subject to court approval and is “the largest statewide PFAS settlement in New Jersey’s history,” the statement said. Resolves certain lawsuits filed against the state in 2019.PFA (1 and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in fabrics, furniture, industrial products, and…

Dee-Ann Durbin More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas from 75 US stores have been on strike since Sunday to protest the new company’s dress code, according to a union representing the coffee giant’s workers. Starbucks has put new restrictions on what its baristas can wear under a green apron starting Monday. Dress code requires employees in stores operated and licensed by US and Canadian companies to wear black shirts and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms. Under the previous dress code, baristas were able to wear a wider range of darker colors and patterns. Starbucks said the new rules will create…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man attacked gold after purchasing a winning scratch-off game on Publix. The Florida lottery announced Wednesday that 63-year-old Benjamin Chiuliza has won the $5 million top prize from the exclusive secret safe scratch game at Tallahassee’s lottery headquarters. He went to $5 million after purchasing a victory ticket at Publix, located at 14375 Miramar Parkway in Miramar. More Florida Lottery Stories: Florida men bought a $20 Monopoly scratch-off game on Publix and won $5 million Florida women bought a $50 scratch-off game on Southernpa Publix and then ended up with a $20 scratch-off ticket…

North Fort Myers, Fla. (WFLA) – A North Fort Myers man was arrested Tuesday. Members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Department responded to a ranch on Sharon Drive, where they found a two-year-old calf on the neighbour’s property with at least five gunshot wounds. The dolphin’s death is under investigation after it was discovered that he was beheaded on a remote island Authorities said the calf was shot in courage, chest and hind legs. Body camera video shows the animal lying on the ground and struggling to move as the deputies approach. “He must have shot her several…

Below is an official release from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Congressional Term Limitations.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was invited to the U.S. Term Limits organization and invited to meet with legislative members of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate, encouraging the passage of a resolution calling for term limits for members of Congress. Florida passed the House of Representatives Simultaneous Resolution (HCR) 693 at its 2024 legislative meeting, calling for a U.S. Term-Limit Treaty based on Paul Renner’s tenure. Florida is also one of a group of 12 states that passed resolutions through both rooms in the…