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February is not only National Hot Breakfast Month, but it’s also National Pancake Month. It’s a great excuse to invalidate this recipe, but the truth is a little more selfish. I miss my friends. Thanks to this topic, I was able to spend some more time with him this week. Years ago, in a Facebook thread about nostalgic foods, I had a quick conversation with the late, great Joseph Hayes, and realized we shared a love for IHOP’s Country Griddle Pancakes. I don’t think this is a menu we’ve seen since the early ’10s. It was really delicious. IHOP has…

“We have finally defeated the Democratic Party’s climate change madness,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said after the Trump administration announced it would repeal President Obama’s 2009 greenhouse gas regulations imposed on automakers to combat “climate change.” The White House said this is the largest deregulatory package in U.S. history. Zeldin said this could save U.S. taxpayers more than $1.3 trillion and reduce car prices for consumers by $2,400. How bad were President Obama’s regulations for the auto industry? Bruce de Torres, director of communications for the American Federation of Small Businesses, said the regulations will cost businesses trillions…

Universal CityWalk will add Category 10, a Luke Combs-led entertainment venue, in late 2027, the country singer and Opry Entertainment Group announced Tuesday. They say construction is expected to begin this summer on the three-story, 33,000-square-foot experience at Universal Orlando. This is the third existing Category 10 store, following the Nashville store that opened in 2024 and the Las Vegas store scheduled to open this fall. The exact location of Category 10 within CityWalk has not been made public. The Nashville location features line dancing, live music, a lounge, sports bar and rooftop bar. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, ribs,…

Florida is fortunate to have one of the strongest and most active senior communities in the nation. Our state is home to seniors who want to enjoy their retirement with purpose: spending time with their families, volunteering in their communities, supporting local businesses, and pursuing healthy, independent lives. Every day, I hear from older adults how modern medicine, strong relationships with their doctors, and steady access to treatment help them stay active and engaged. That’s why it’s so important that Florida carefully evaluates any proposals that affect the medications older adults depend on. Reducing costs is a goal we all…

It’s called Trump Rx. The Trump administration says the plan is to reduce health care costs and ensure Floridians have access to the medicines they need at dramatically lower prices. “Americans can now purchase some of the most widely used and most expensive medicines on the market at deep discounts,” the White House said. Health experts say the program is specifically designed for uninsured patients and those whose insurance doesn’t cover certain drugs. Examples of low costs include: Insulin is available for as little as $25 per month. Ozempic and Wegovy, which help treat diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other…

YouGov just released a survey on whether most Americans believe they have a “good or bad president.” Participants were asked about 20 U.S. presidents and their performance ratings. The poll was conducted online among 2,255 adults, with 31% identifying as a Democrat and 33% as a Republican. The survey shows three presidents were rated outstanding or above average. Abraham Lincoln (74%), John F. Kennedy (66%), George Washington (65%). The bottom three respondents with the lowest ratings were President Trump (55%), with 48% saying he was average. The group also reported the same for Joe Biden (50%) and Richard Nixon (48%).…

A new economic data report reveals that American consumers and businesses are bearing the overwhelming share of the costs associated with U.S. tariffs imposed in 2025, challenging President Trump’s claim that foreign exporters are primarily paying the burden. The average U.S. tariff on imported goods will rise to about 13% in 2025, a significant increase from less than 3% previously, according to the report. The researchers concluded that nearly 90% of the total economic burden of these tariffs ultimately falls on U.S. businesses and households, rather than foreign producers. The survey results show that U.S. importers absorbed about 94% of…

Florida Republicans are pushing a proposal that would require the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to verify citizenship, mark voters as “unverified” if they can’t, and require certain documents. Supporters of Florida’s HB 991 and SB 1334 say they want the legislation to tighten voter registration requirements by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to target potential non-citizen voters. But groups like the ACLU of Florida and the Florida Democratic Party continue to use the race card as a tool to oppose the bill. “This is a voter suppression bill, and it’s a total blocker,” said Keisha Malfort,…

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In January, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that between 10,000 and 20,000 illegal aliens had been arrested in Florida by state and local police working with federal law enforcement. According to an article in Center Square, Florida is the state with the most agencies affiliated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The role of last year’s partnership between local and state law enforcement agencies and ICE consists of helping federal agents “deport mobile aliens involved in gang activity, violent crime, human smuggling, organized crime, sex crimes, drug smuggling, money laundering, and many other crimes.” According to the governor’s office,…