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President Trump and Elon Musk say they want to reduce federal fraud, waste and abuse.Congressional Democrats said on April 29 that the Trump administration blocked around $430 billion in federal funds and recorded how it halted the flow of funds.Senator Rosa Delaulo (D-Conn.), a top Democrat on the Senate and House Approximately Expenditure Committee, released the tracker on April 29, saying, “How to injure people with President Trump’s vast and illegal funding freeze and every postcode in America.””Instead of investing in Americans, President Trump is ignoring our laws and tearing our resources apart,” Murray and Delauro said. They said funds…
The Florida home abruptly ended last week an investigation into a diversion from a Medicaid settlement to a nonprofit linked to its wife by administering $10 million. What happens next? Is someone responsible? Or will the recently discovered explosive discoveries become unexplored and die from a vine?Even some lawmakers in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ party have publicly said that remittances to the Florida Foundation are illegal and officials may be guilty of a crime. But legal and political observers have said whether those pursuing criminal charges have more to do with politics, including how they play between DeSantis and President Donald…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida adjutant has been accused of attacking a woman he met at a Miami nightclub in his downtown apartment this week. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and 54-year-old Daniel Chara, 54, were placed in jail Monday after the woman was physically abused, according to a report by NBC affiliate WTVJ. “God saved her”: a woman’s boyfriend accused of taking a nap and burning the house An arrest report obtained by the news station says the victim met the eu at the E11even nightclub and was invited to his apartment. Once she reached the bedroom, she sat…
Despite the decline in performance, official data reported a 5.9% year-on-year growth in March, raising eyebrows among many Chinese netizens.Retail sales, two wealthiest cities (2) of China’s two wealthiest cities, quickly abandoned in March, casting new doubts on the strength of China’s domestic consumer demand.The weak performance contrasts with the narrative of China’s state-run media, emphasizing that strong consumer demand allows China to withstand rising US tariffs.Beijing’s retail sales in March fell 9.9% from the same period last year, but Shanghai experienced an even more sharp decline, according to local government data released on April 18th and April 25th, respectively.These…
Merritt Island, Fla. (WFLA) – A woman was severely burned in 50% of her body after her boyfriend took a nap and set the house on fire, according to an arrest affidavit. 66-year-old William Clements Jr. is accused of intentionally burning his girlfriend’s home in an attempt to kill her. US Post Office Distribution Centers Partially Collapse in Tampa Brevard County officials responded to the home fire on April 4th, where the victim was locked inside her bedroom. I found the bedroom on the other side of the house burning, from the corridor area on one side of the house.…
Video above: Governor Desantis proposes reducing property taxes TalHassey, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida House lawmakers announced a new select committee on property taxes on Tuesday. The committee will investigate potential reforms, including the abolition of property taxes, according to a news release. Investigation on the fatal clearwater ferry crash continues The committee will consider policies that require all cities, counties and special wards in the state to hold a referendum that can hamper voters by eliminating property taxes on Homestead’s property. Other potential reforms include a new $500,000 homestead exemption and a $1 million exemption for homes owned by Florida…
Stan Choe, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. stocks drifted in mixed trading Tuesday as stronger than expected profits continue to rise in companies, but the CEO also says he’s not sure how long it will last because of President Donald Trump’s uncertainty about the trade war. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in afternoon trading, leaving it away from a five-day winning streak. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 159 points (0.4%) as of 12:52 pm east time, with the Nasdaq Composite down 0.1%. Like the broader market, UPS stocks swayed between losses and profits at the start…
Thoughts and prayers.On Thursday, April 17th, a 20-year-old student roamed FSU’s sunny campus and fired a handgun. Two deaths; Six people were injured.Diane RobertsReactions from the selected leader? Usually: “Thinking and praying.”The governor of Florida said he was “praying,” adding, “we’re all seminolles today.”First Lady Casey DeSantis: “Prayer.”Senator Rick Scott: “Pray.”The US president called the attack “awful, shame,” blew away proposals for gun control reform, calling him a “big advocate for the second amendment.”Maybe he missed the prayer note.I teach at FSU. And that Thursday afternoon, I was locked up in my office.Yes, it was scary. It was also terribly…
The long imaginary plan for Sunrail passengers to take a train to Orlando Airport or tourist attractions has taken a big step into reality. The Central Florida Commuting Railroad Commission agreed unanimously on Thursday to conduct an important $6 million survey considering the feasibility of the proposed Sunshine Corridor and the Sun Rail extension from Orlando International Airport to the Orange County Convention Center and the theme park district. Project, development, environmental analysis, and more commonly known as PD&E, delves into the predictive ridership of the Sunshine Corridor, system maintenance, operational costs, environmental impact, station location and precise routes. Officials…
I don’t know about you, but when I see Tampa Bay headlines on national websites like People and CNN, they say, “No. Because only locals really know what a beloved mainstay like Clearwater Ferry means around here. A modest passenger boat just knows how to sew stitches that are important to the structure of the Tampa Bay spirit.We still don’t have a full picture of what happened in the accident that left Jose Castro dead and more injured. Our onlookers can’t fully grasp the horrifying screams and panic that roared from the ferry as the other boats approach. Did Jeff…