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Video: Detainees talk about the terms of Wannial Catraz. TALHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Five state lawmakers denied access to the new immigration detention center built by Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration in the Florida Everglades, have sued the governor and claimed they stomped authority by blocking legislative oversight of a facility known as the “Alligator Alcatraz.” Thursday’s filing with the state Supreme Court is the most important lawsuit by state officials seeking to challenge the DeSantis administration’s decision to build and operate a makeshift detention center on an isolated runway surrounded by Swamplands. Denied Access: Legislators were denied and subsequently invited…

I have been a personal financial writer for nearly 10 years. I interviewed dozens of financial advisors at that point and I feel a bit embarrassed to admit that I have never actually spoken about my finances. That changed recently when my husband, who works in finance, also accepted a new job offer. It felt like a fitting moment to focus on other people’s money and take a step back from focusing on our things for change. I set up my first meeting with a certified financial planner and learned a lot from my experience. If you’re interested in what…

There are currently no places to park at the International Space Station for the launch of NASA’s next commercial crew program, but we’ll be clearing next week and making the release of Crew-11 possible on July 31st. Updates from NASA and SpaceX officials say the private Axiom Space AX-4 mission, which arrived at the space station two weeks ago, was able to depart on Monday. Only two people from SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spaceship are at once at the station. Currently there is the latest dragon named Grace, which was used when the AX-4 arrived at the station a day later…

Breeze Airways, a low-cost airline based on Salt Lake City, is expanding its footprint in Florida with two new non-stop routes this fall, including a new service to Orlando and a return to Tampa. Starting October 3rd, Breeze will begin non-stop flights between Norfolk, Virginia (ORF) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). The route works twice a week on Monday and Friday. Orlando has been part of Breeze’s growth network since June 2022, with airlines continuing to link underserved cities with high-demand destinations across the country. Also, on October 3, Breeze will resume services between Charleston, West Virginia (CRW) and Tampa…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – After being denied access last week, both state and federal lawmakers have been invited to tour the controversial detention site known as Wannial Catraz. Democrats say they are called invitations, sanitized “photo manipulation,” and that future unannounced visits are still coming. Florida official: Trump Building “Modern Concentration Camps” Five state lawmakers have been turned away from the newly opened Wannial Catraz on an unannounced visit to the immigration camp. Now they have filed a lawsuit in Florida’s Supreme Court. These very lawmakers were invited to attend a state-led tour of the detention scene, but not everyone…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man pleaded guilty to federal charges related to drug trafficking and possession of a firearm, U.S. attorney Gregory W. Keho announced Tuesday. Thomas Edgar Hall, 36, has admitted two counts dispensing fentanyl and two counts owning firearms to promote drug trafficking. He faced a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and was able to come back to life. No judgment date has been set yet. Hall sold fentanyl and crack cocaine six times between May and August 2024 to a secret agent to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Officer, court records show. In…

st. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Officials at St. Pete Clearwater International Airport are sending messages to and from the airport as parking is very limited and fills up quickly. Summer trips are in full swing, and airport officials say they feel the squeeze in unexpected ways. “Our last five months have been a record-breaking month for traffic. We only have 3,200 parking spaces. We really want our passengers to reach our destination. No one wants to miss a flight.” Donna Murphy says she has realised that growth is seeking better parking solutions. She chooses a ride-sharing service and encourages others…

AP Business Writer Alex Veiga The US inventory index was mostly high in midday trading on Thursday, with Wall Street making quarterly results for several companies, including the Delta Line. The S&P 500 increased by 0.2%. The benchmark index remains close to the records you set last week after the Jobs report in June, which exceeded expectations. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 231 points (0.5%) as of 12:30pm east time, with the Nasdaq Composite falling below 0.1% a day since its history climb. Delta surged 11.4%, following other airlines following its efforts after breaking Wall Street’s revenue and profit…

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump last year on a Florida golf course told a federal judge on Thursday that he wanted to represent him, saying he was ready to fire a court-appointed lawyer and defend the ju judge this fall. Ryan Rouse made his request at a hearing at Fort Pierce before U.S. District Court Judge Irene Cannon. When the judge asked Routh (59), Routh replied whether he wanted him to appoint a new lawyer to protect him: “No. I represent myself.” Routh is scheduled to go to court in September. Prosecutors…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Usmier has launched an official investigation of Robinhood Crypto LLC, accusing the company of potentially violating Florida’s fraudulent and unfair trade practices laws. The research centers on claims that Robinhood misinterpreted users by promoting its platform as the cheapest way to buy and sell cryptocurrency. According to Uthmeier, there is evidence that it contradicts Robinhood’s marketing claims, suggesting that users may actually pay more at hidden costs compared to other crypto trading platforms. Robinhood advertises that customers “get the most crypto for your money” and “trade crypto at the lowest cost on average.”…