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A crash Thursday night in Titusville left a 70-year-old motorcyclist dead and a seriously injured passenger, Florida Highway Patrol reported. The Troopers responded to the scene of a crash at US 1 and Harbor Oak Crane around 6:30pm near the Manatee Hammock Campground.More details: Grant-Valkaria Man convicted of murder of found man beaten in Melbourne HouseAccording to the crash report, the Dodge Ram Pickup truck driven by a 66-year-old Ohio man stopped at the stop sign on US1, preparing a west-facing manatee campsite for a left turn.The Troopers said the truck driver tried to turn south and drive directly onto…
By James Royal, Ph.D., BankrateAs you’re learning how to invest, one of the best strategies for advancing quickly is to learn from the masters. Rather than repeating the same old mistakes of new investors, it’s useful — and it saves money — to gain the insight and wisdom of the experts. For the cost of a book, you could save thousands of dollars by making smart investing decisions and avoiding dumb ones.Below are some of the best investing books. Some are deep dives that have stood the test of time and continue to reward new readers with the wisdom of…
The challenging wildfire conditions have delayed the reopening of popular hiking tracks as emergency crews focus on inclusion of flames out of control.Tasmanian authorities extended the closure of the Overland truck until February 23 after it was closed on February 5th due to a fire at Canning Peak near Cradle Mountain in the state’s central highlands.Bushwalker has moved away from one of the state’s most popular trails after dry lighting caused flames on February 3rd. The fire spread out in a 65-kilometer direction and spread over several days of trails in the state’s World Heritage Wilderness area.The extension of the…
Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World both have a Super Bowl presence on Sunday.Universal will showcase the epic universe theme park, which is scheduled to open in late May. The 30-second commercial released on Friday offers a glimpse into the magical world of roller coasters, flying dragons, water rides, Mario Kart attractions and Harry Potter.It ends with the catchphrase “Our universe is never the same” before diving into the magical portal, one of the theme park’s trademarks.Universal says that the ads will run after the game and just before the trophy presentation.It’s a familiar territory for Disney, and for many…
ExplanationWe want to say in Canada, we have national sports – hockey (it’s ice hockey, but we all know what we’re talking about, so nobody says it (It’s not). Some might say that lacrosse is our national sport, but we would like to suggest that it’s all wrong.Our national entertainment, our time, attention, one thing that takes up most of our money is to wait, to wait, to wait, to the national inquiry (Crown Commission, Inquiry Commission, or face it) Let’s try it. Money on taxpayer issues.”).Since the Union, we have only had 450 Royal Commissions!The latest official confab on…
DAYTONA BEACH — Inside those worn, charmless Ridgewood Avenue motels are rooms that became Joni Harper’s torture chambers.That was where a sex and drug trafficker essentially imprisoned Harper for more than eight years and ordered her to have sex with one man after another, day after day. He controlled her with forced heroin injections, constant beatings, and stints in a locked cage.His ruthless thrashings with a steel-toed boot pounded into her head and face left Harper completely blind two years ago.Another Volusia County woman, 19-year-old Larchelle, was a 14-year-old runaway escaping abusive parents and foster homes she detested when she…
Q. I receive the benefits of the survivors based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I received pensions from my job as a teacher and didn’t contribute to Fika. I contacted the Social Security Agency (SSA) to determine if I was entitled to greater benefits to abolish the Government Pension Settlement (GPO). Representatives of the SSA said they are not entitled to greater benefits as they benefit from survivors based on work records. Is that correct?A. No, that’s not correct. Your survivor’s interests are based on records of income your husband receives under Social Security. I’ll contact SSA again.…
More than a year after the multi-million dollar award in the “Care of the Mayans” case, oral debate on the hospital’s appeal is scheduled for February 12th.The hospital filed a notice of appeal in February 2024, claiming it had not been received a fair trial. They are seeking a new trial based on the court’s “misinterpretation of Chapter 39.”Court records show that hearings will be held before Judges Edward C. LaRose, Anthony K. Black and Andrea T. Smith in the courtroom of Stetson University Law School in Tampa. Previous report: Mediation in the “Care of Maya” case “failedly failed,” lawyers…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida is partnering with ICE to enable state law enforcement agencies to implement immigration enforcement actions. This has led state lawmakers to vent the governor’s call for a special session on immigration last week and to introduce their own measures called the Trump Act. “Now is the last time and the final opportunity to end the country’s illegal immigration crisis,” Gov. DeSantis said. DeSantis proudly said Florida was one of the first states to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to implement immigration measures. This includes providing warrants, arresting people who have…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking support in recovery efforts after the fire destroyed the Los Angeles area.California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington on February 5 for a two-day trip to discuss fire recovery funds with President Donald Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers.The Newsom’s Office said the governor “expressed his appreciation for the Trump administration’s early cooperation and was particularly grateful to EPA administrator Lee Zeldin for his agency’s prompt action.”California needs help to help families affected by the fire, the governor told Trump. The governor said California has been willing to help other states in the…