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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…

Sunrise, Fla. – Before knocking down the door with two goals in 11 seconds, the Florida Panthers make a spectacular five-minute comeback. Stanley Cup Champions went into Do-Or-Die mode just 19 seconds into the third season, trampling the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, following a boarding penalty by Niko Mikkola. Lightning, a five-minute major, has found himself heading towards an expanded power play. But as it had been for a while, Florida’s penalty kills were left to work. He was taller throughout the kill, and they…

Florida is one step closer to becoming the next state of banning fluoride from drinking water. The Florida home passed the SB 700 on Tuesday. This is a broad bill that includes provisions that prevent local governments from using “water quality additives” for health-related purposes. The bill does not expressly say fluoride, but state lawmakers have confirmed it will be removed.The bill also prohibits misconceptions of plant-based foods such as chicken, meat, milk, and eggs.The bill passed both the state House and the Senate, and will move to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk for final approval.Fluoride naturally occurs in the water,…