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Mark Carney’s team says he has put his assets into a visually impaired trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner before being sworn as prime minister.”We have worked actively with the ethics committee and implemented a complete and robust conflict of interest management plan,” said Audrey Chanpo, spokesman for Carney.”Kearney, the Prime Minister nominated, has blindly trusted all his assets other than his personal property.”Champoux said the documents were submitted to the ethics committee on Sunday after learning that Carney had won the liberal leadership race.Carney will be subject to Canada’s conflict of interest law when sworn…

Terry Chia and Amy TaxinNEWMAN, Calif. (AP) — California almond growers are used to dealing with swings in the weather and water supply. Now they must also tackle trade war uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes tariffs on goods from several countries and weights are added to the list.With more than three-quarters of California’s almond crops heading for export, tariffs could affect where nuts are heading, sending ripple effects across the state’s economy, experts said. The state is the world’s largest producer of almonds, accounting for around 80% of the world’s supply.Already, China has responded to Trump’s moves by raising…

LONGWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman trapped in her car shot a dramatic video showing a tornado that landed north of Orlando on Monday flying along the way. As the storm passed, we could see wood limbs and other debris flying into her car, making fierce noises so that some things seemed to hit her car. The strong winds also shot her car in the rain. Report: “Broken” Florida insurance company moved money. How does the Watchdog organization ask? The woman’s voice became unstable and emotional as she looked around after the rain and wind slowed down. Her camera revealed…

Kyle Clifford refused to attend his sentencing hearing on Tuesday.Triple crossbow and knife killer Kyle Clifford was given the orders of his entire life as he described him as “a jealous man who was immersed in self-compassion who completely emptied women.”Clifford, 26, refused to compete against the family of his victims.At Cambridge Crown Court on Tuesday, the judge said of Clifford:“This is not an opportunity to delay or suspend your victim’s family or friends.“Therefore, I will quickly make clear for each of these three murders that this sentence will be one of the entire order’s life sentences.”It means a sentence…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – If you have strawberry shortcake, banana foster parents, or sweet teeth for peanut butter pie, head to your local Publix. Publix has unveiled a new seasonal ice cream flavour inspired by classic desserts. Limited edition flavors include: KFC brings back “very popular” items to five Tampa Bay locations. Banana Foster: A banana-flavored ice cream with a brown sugar lamb flavor. Black Swan Plasberry Cheesecake: Raspberry Cheesecake flavored ice cream swirled in a Mackinac chocolate graham crust and raspberry-filled chocolate cup. Cinnamon Strausel Praline: Brown sugar ice cream with a cinnamon Strausel swirl, sprinkle with sticky bread…

Many Central Floridians may be feeling lucky this weekend as St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th was filled with beer and Ireland-themed cheer. Born in commemoration of Irish Christianity, and St. Patrick, the island’s patron saint, has evolved into a broader celebration of Irish culture, including parades, dancing, drinking, and plenty of greenery. This year, many Central Florida bars and restaurants are holding parties and offering specials of food and drinks to guests looking for a festivities. While far from an exhaustive list, there are deals, events and specials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Orlando area. Ireland-themed festivals…

TAMPA — Government efficiency, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, aims to eliminate Tampa’s building space occupying by the US law firm in the Central Florida area, according to a list posted on the federal government’s cost-cutting agency website.Downtown’s offices prosecuting federal crimes in judicial districts, including the Tampa Bay Area, occupies the sixth floor of the Park Tower Building, 400 N. Tampa Street.Much remains unknown regarding the plans for the office agency. The management of US lawyers seems to know little about the move to Ax leased property. However, the agency’s website, known as Doge, suggests that they are…

Adam Cohen saw the update in a LinkedIn post last week.An official from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), who oversaw the task force on organized crime and drug trafficking, said he was fired last week.Adam Cohen, director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, said in a March 8th Linkedin post he was fired by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.”I received a two-letter memo from the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) addressed to me,” Cohen said. “I have been excluded from my senior executive services position and stated that I have ended my employment with the US Department of…

Paul Wiseman, AP Economics WriterJobs in the US rose at the beginning of the year. When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, another sign of the job market was strong.U.S. employers posted 7.7 million vacancy seats in January, the Labor Bureau reported Tuesday, up from 7.5 million. The outlook for the labor market is vague as Trump is fighting a trade war with foreign countries, removing federal workers and ousting millions of migrants.Layoffs fell slightly in January, with the number of Americans leaving their jobs increasing.Labor Bureau’s recruitment and labor turnover surveys showed an increase in openings for…

Four people were charged Tuesday with the death of a five-year-old boy who was “incinerated” in a pressurized oxygen chamber that exploded in a medical facility outside Detroit.Thomascooper, of Royal Oak, Michigan, was declared dead at the scene at the Oxford Center in Troy on January 31st. His mother was standing next to the room and was injured while trying to save her boy.”The single spark that appears to have been ignited in a fire that was fully involved in it claimed Thomas’ life within seconds,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said at a press conference Tuesday.”Fires in high pressure chambers…