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WASHINGTON—On a blustery, partly cloudy spring day, 77-year-old Army veteran George Walker never noticed his own reflection on the shiny black granite surface.He was too focused on a symbolic reunification with five of his boyhood pals from Mentor, Ohio. Decades-old emotions and memories roiled inside Walker as he found his friends’ names among those of more than 58,000 dead or missing U.S. servicemembers on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall.Tears welled up in Walker’s eyes as he told The Epoch Times, “It makes me feel good to see their names, because I really miss ‘em.” Then he paused. His voice cracked.…

After years of decline, the number of US military hires has increased.A military official told Florida every day that the US military is expected to meet its recruitment targets in April. So far, the Army has already reached 85% of its 2025 enlistment target.Other branches, including the Navy and the Air Force, have also witnessed an increase in numbers. The US Department of Defense (DOD) says the Navy will meet its highest adoption numbers in at least 20 years. The number of Air Forces has increased by 20% this year.The DOD number indicates that Florida is one of the top…

Stan Choe, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks began on sound Wednesday after reports suggested that the US economy may have contracted at the start of the year. But amid uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war would do for the economy, the big losses eased as the morning went on to smack Wall Street with its latest sharp swing. The S&P 500 was on track to beat the six-day winning streak, down 1% in the noon trade. The Dow Jones industrial average was 271 points (0.7%) as of 11:30am Eastern time, while the Nasdaq Composite…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida lawmakers are now giving various counties the option to get out of having to push back school start times with a new reversal bill. The 2023 law required high schools to start after 8am and at 8:30am. Floridaville is seeking to remove the real estate board, raising concerns “I think kids are just awake later, meaning if they’re getting up later and losing sleep, they’re not going to promote it,” Mother Norma Tatt said. The potential impact on sports and extracurricular activities also sparked concern. “My daughter played golf. It’s a fall activity. It gets…

Palm Coast, Fla. (WFLA) — Xbox gamers are accused of committing threats to Florida teenagers, killing him, burning his home and destroying his family, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said. The two and a half years of investigation began in October 2022, when the then-boy victim began receiving threatening messages from video gamers through the Xbox One console. Who is Jeff Knight? Boater FWC’s legal history says it was involved in the clearwater ferry collision The boy’s father told deputies that an individual known for the gamer tag “Rashafid #5243” sent violent messages and threats. He added that the same…

Flagler County, Fla. (WFLA) – “Birthday Suit Bandit” was arrested over the weekend after he said he tried to break into a woman’s house in Florida over the weekend. A woman called 911 just after midnight on Saturday, after hearing what she sounded like a knife cutting the door lock, When deputies arrived they spotted Matthew Hunter, 63, walking away from the woman’s house in his birthday suit. They also found gouges in the frame and molding of the victim’s front door. Haitian woman dies under ice custody at Florida detention center The body camera video showed the assistant approach…

Paul Wiseman, Anne d’Hynenzio, Christopher Rugaber, Business Writer for the Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – American businesses have cancelled orders from China, postponed expansion plans, and trade policy surprises confirm President Donald Trump plans to dive into them next. The large, unpredictable tax on presidential imports seems likely to mean American shopper shelves and higher prices within weeks. And higher costs and paralysis uncertainty could make economic sacrifices accurate. US consumers have fallen into the biggest funk since Covid-19 hit five years ago, and economists say the risk of a recession is rising. Early signs of damage appeared Wednesday when…

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — “Candyman” and one other person have been arrested after a long-term investigation, including drugs, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. During the “Surgery Fairy,” detectives identified 41-year-old Julian C. Perez and called “Candyman” and 28-year-old Dillon James Clark the leading distributor of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and other illegal drugs. Who is Jeff Knight? Boater FWC’s legal history says it was involved in the clearwater ferry collision Perez was given a nickname. Because she packaged fentanyl into a small candy-like rapper, often staining the medicine in vivid colors and disguised it. Clinical tests included drugs…

Related Videos: “Return to Her”: Family Rally after Tampa’s mother suddenly returns to Cuba Pompano Beach, Fla. (WFLA) – A Haitian woman died in Florida detention center last week under the control of a US immigration and customs enforcement agency, ICE officials announced Tuesday. Marie Ange Blaise, 44, passed away on April 25th at the Broward Transitional Centre in Pompano Beach. Her cause of death is under investigation. According to Ice, Blaise entered the United States without admission or parole. US Customs and Border Protection stopped her on February 12 as she was preparing to board a flight to Charlotte,…

Mango’s Tropical Cafe hosts a Cinco de Mayo Block Party on an international drive featuring DJs, mechanical bull riding, Maria Chiband, food trucks, dunk tanks, prizes and cocktail scavenger hunts. The free party will be on 8126 International Drive in Orlando from 2pm to 11pm on May 5th. More information: Call 407-673-4422 or visit eventbrite.com Poblanos authentic Mexican restaurant hosts outdoor vendors, tacos and tequila, authentic dishes and Cinco de Mayo celebrations with DJs. The full-day celebration will be from noon to 11pm on May 5th at 4747 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. More information: instagram.com/poblosauthentic Lime Fresh…