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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Both House and Senate lawmakers have passed what they call the “farm bill.” It takes up a lot of issues, but one section is the most discussed. Should fluoride be in drinking water? And who can decide that? From National Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to state surgeon general Dr. Joseph Radapop, the trend to remove fluoride from drinking water has become a popular debate. At the state capitol on Tuesday, lawmakers sailed back and forth about and against fluoride. Is your dime worth millions of dollars? This is how to convey it “Does the…

Dee-Ann Durbin Coca-Cola reported better revenue than expected in the first quarter, saying the tariff impact on its business is likely to be “manageable.” Cola and other beverage manufacturers face 25% tariffs on the aluminum used in cans. Last week, rival PepsiCo lowered its annual revenue expectations due to tariff impacts. “Based on what we know today, dynamic tariff situations can affect the pockets of the system’s cost structure and the consumer sentiment in the market,” Cola’s chief financial officer John Murphy said in a conference call with investors on Tuesday. But Murphy said Coke has “a number of levers…

Gustav was only Gustav (1:33 left) and Matthew Tkachuk (0:05 left), who scored later. Additionally, the two goals between Aaron Eckbrad and Jones were 11 seconds apart, and scored the fastest two goals by one team defense in Stanley Cup playoff history. The key win for the Panthers offered No. 4 more than just a goal before returning to Tampa Bay for Game 5 on Wednesday. Cutting down the game-high 26:16 ice time, Blue Liner was on the ice at 3:19 with a penalty kill. “He was incredible for us,” Captain Alexander Barkov said. “We knew he was a great…

Automakers welcome the president’s flexibility in car rates.President Donald Trump signed an executive order later today to mitigate the impact of tariffs on cars, the White House said.Earlier this month, the President’s 25% tariffs were enforced on imported vehicles into the US. The tariffs are intended to strengthen domestic automobile manufacturing.Senior Commerce Department officials confirmed that the automobile company will pay 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, but they do not face any other tariffs, such as a 25% collection on steel and aluminum and a universal baseline obligation of 10.Trump’s executive action aims to prevent certain tariffs from stacking up…

By Cora Lewis NEW YORK (AP) – A Texas judge earlier this month dumped federal rules that limit credit card deferral fees at $8. The Consumer Finance Protection Agency finalised the rules last year as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to eliminate what is known as junk fees. Before it took effect, it was suspended by the court. At the time, the CFPB estimated that American families saved more than $10 billion in late fees a year. Banks and industry groups argued that the rules did not allow card issuers to charge high enough to prevent late payments and…

Readers will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at Tampa Bay Times’ investigation “wastes” at a special event at the Good Intent Restaurant in St. Petersburg on Monday evening. After hundreds of manatees died of starvation in a lagoon on the Indian River, a team of investigative journalists worked to trace the crisis to its roots. Attendees will hear how reporters discovered that unprecedented deaths are part of the wider pollution crisis across Florida. Ultimately, their initial analysis revealed surprising levels of chemical levels in one nearby waterway in four waterways.Rebecca Worlington, the assistant managing editor for the…

The former senator is “cutting out heavy work” for him, the Senate Committee on Diplomatic Relations says.WASHINGTON – The Senate majority has approved former Georgia Sen. David Purdue as China’s US ambassador, growing tensions in bilateral trade.The final 67-29 tally on April 29 confirmed the Trump candidate, a former Fortune 500 CEO and Chinese critic who lived in Hong Kong during his 40-year business career.Just before the vote, Sen. James Riche (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, garnered support for Purdue.”This is certainly one of the most important nominations and appointments you will come across on this floor,”…

Gainesville – The DeSantis administration has ordered the University of Florida to suspend searches for a new dean at the University of Liberal Arts and Science after conservative social media accounts accused the university of selecting finalists against the governor’s education agenda. Brian Griffin, Governor Ron DeSantis’ Director of Communications, announced on Thursday that UF leadership was “cooperative” and “promised to curb” employment. Griffin’s post cited a viral thread that appears to have triggered an intervention. It was published by Commiesoncampus, an anonymous right-wing account, labeled “Radical Dei Progressives” by finalists. Griffin replied: “Thank you for flagging this.” Thank you…

Universal Orlando has expanded its preview of the spectacular Universe Theme Park to the public. Tickets are currently on sale until May 19th. Previously, official peeps on the attraction were limited primarily to Universal employees, invited guests, Universal Orlando Hotel guests, and the resort’s annual pass holders ahead of the Epic’s grand opening on May 22nd. “Some attractions and experiences may not be available as we place the final touch and rehearse,” advises the Universal website. The number of preview tickets available is limited – not specified, but limited. Preview date prices range from $144 to $154 per day and…

Collier County, Fla. (WFLA) – This is a phone call that pet owners don’t want to receive. Someone on the other side of the line saying that dogs and cats are attacked by cars and may not survive. For many in Collier County, those calls were far from reality. The first legislation targeting deepfark porn passed in Congress Officials said the scammers are preying on vulnerable people looking for lost pets, pretending to be Collier livestock services and asking for money for emergency surgery. “They claimed they were working for domestic animal services and they let me know they had…