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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Concerns about ultra-highly processed foods and synthetic dyes will push state laws banning chemical additives, requiring stronger warning labels. Florida lawmakers are demanding changes in foods seen in schools and what they buy at grocery stores. In a bipartisan move, state legislators have introduced several bills to address concerns about the harmful chemicals found in Florida’s daily diet. One bill appears to make nutrition labels a little more like warning labels, highlighting the negative effects they have on children. The fired worker returns to the federal agency but is taking paid leave “We cannot continue to…

“The wild Hamas terrorists won’t win, and there will be consequences,” says Attorney General Pam Bondy.On March 17, the US Department of Justice announced the establishment of a joint task force on October 7 to combat anti-Semitism and terrorism.Attorney General Pam Bondy said the task force will “seek justice in the October 7, 2023 victims, the terrorist attacks in Israel, and fight the ongoing threat posed by Hamas and its affiliates.””The wild Hamas terrorists won’t win, and there will be consequences,” Bondy said. “As Attorney General, I had the strict honour of meeting several families of US citizens whose loved…

BOURUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A man was arrested Saturday after a Volusia County lawmaker said he pointed a gun at another driver in a road rage incident on Interstate 4 4. The 911 caller reported that passengers in the black Acura sedan set up the sunroof of the car and pointed a handgun at his car. The sheriff’s office said the two vehicles were involved in a close collision on I-4, westbound near Daytona Beach, “stimulating exchanges of cries and gestures.” When deputies arrived at the scene, they said the passengers had no identification. He told his agent that…

Stan Choe, AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) – US stocks remained stable on Monday, slowing down the market’s scary roller coaster rides from recent weeks. But mild trading could be short-lived, with the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates coming later in the week continuing concerns about President Donald Trump’s trade war.The S&P 500 went 0.1% higher in afternoon trading, losing four consecutive wins for the first week in a row. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 198 points (0.5%) as of 12:45pm east time, with the Nasdaq Composite down 0.4%.Stocks have recently created uncertainty that Trump’s rat tariffs and…

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida couple was sentenced to prison Monday after their 11-month-old daughter starved more than three years ago. In September 2021, Leesburg police officers were called to the couple’s home after their 11-month-old daughter was reported not to respond. Officials said the couple’s home was in a “deplorable situation where there was a severe smell of garbage and decayed food inside the house.” Law enforcement officials found that 11 months old responses were unresponsive with dirty playpen. The baby was covered in dirt and dry feces. The first responder attempted life-saving measures for the child,…

There are still shows left for the current Broadway season. “Mean Girls,” “The Lion King,” and “Shucked” are nearby, but I still don’t whisper about the 2025-26 tour show season at the Performing Arts Center.It seemed unusual as we generally have a list of titles. Last year, the announcement was made in mid-February and was made in mid-March two years ago.The Arts Center advises patience, but keeps dates in mind as they are working on building up the next season.”As Dr. Phillips Centre continues to celebrate his 10th anniversary in Orlando and nine years of incredible Broadway performances, we look…

TALHASSEE – Business groups are raising privacy concerns after state regulators requested detailed data on Florida prescription drugs, including the patient’s name, date of birth and their doctor.The Department of Insurance and Regulation is requesting extraordinary data from pharmacies’ benefits managers. This is a healthcare industry intermediary who has criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and others for surge in drug prices and monopoly behaviour.This year, businesses were asked to take over bill reimbursement data for all prescription drugs filled in Florida in 2024, perhaps hundreds of millions of transactions.The state did not respond when asked how many businesses had followed. It…

Firefly Aerospace – the first private company to manage a fully successful lunar landing – announced on Monday that it completed its mission on its schedule.The Blue Ghost Lander, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in January, landed on March 2nd without crashing or chipping.On board, Lander conducted 10 NASA science and technology experiments as part of the agency’s Commercial Month Payload Services program.The Cedar Park, Texas-based company said it meets 100% of its mission target in 14 days of 14-day surface operations. Lander was designed to survive only about five hours of harsh temperatures when it reaches the darkness…

Walt Disney World has given us a glimpse into the future of the lounges planned for Spaceship Earth. According to a Monday post on the official Disney Parks blog, the facility is called GEO-82 and is only for adults.The Geo section features a very scientific, geodetic sphere that resembles the iconic structure of Epcot, and the 82 sections of the name are tied to 1982, when Disney World’s second theme park opened.”GEO-82 surrounds you with iconic shapes and intricate structures inspired by the instantly recognizable icons of the park,” the post reads. “You’ll sit in the warm metallic tones that…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — After an Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy quickly decided to hurry to a burning house earlier this week, what could easily end in the tragedy has turned into a heartwarming tale. The sheriff’s office said Deputy Romero took action after he noticed that the English bulldog was trapped inside the house. Fatal Tampa crash, N. Close 50th Street (Credit: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)(Credit: Orange County Sheriff’s Office) At the time, thick smoke was pouring through the windows, and flames spread throughout the air. Without hesitation, Romero jumped over a six-foot fence and rushed to the back of…