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Your future is shaped by what you do today – how you spend your time, energy, and money. Investing in your future doesn’t just mean throwing money into the stock market. It’s about the choices you make now that create a stronger, happier, and more secure version of you later. This is a long-term game of self-care, building habits, relationships, and resources that increase in value over time. For some, that investment starts with improving their financial security, like clearing debt, increasing savings, or exploring opportunities like veteran debt forgiveness. For others, it’s about developing skills, improving health, or fostering…
As part of efforts to fight the coronavirus, the Trump and Biden administrations expanded eligibility for welfare and state-run Medicaid in 2020 and 2021. According to the federal government, just under 42 million Americans (12.3%) participated in the food welfare program SNAP in 2024. Jennifer Bash, editor of Reasonable Arguments, analyzed the numbers surrounding welfare programs and SNAP funding during the government shutdown. Bash’s research found that 72.5 million Americans, or 22% of the country, receive some form of government aid each month. SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF cash assistance, housing vouchers, everything. “Nationwide, 65% of recipients are children, seniors, and…
Operating a business, regardless of size or industry, involves inherent risks. From customer injuries to property damage and even legal disputes, unexpected events can occur at any time. In this case, general liability insurance is an essential safeguard. Unlike specialized insurance that is specific to a particular industry, general liability insurance provides broad protection and is suitable for almost any type of business. Comprehensive protection against common risks General liability insurance is designed to cover claims arising from personal injury, property damage, personal injury or advertising injury. For example, if a client slips and falls in your office, or if…
With the arrival of Celebrity Cruises’ new ship Celebrity Excel, Port Everglades is packed with new hardware for the winter sailing season. The ship joins Disney Cruise Line’s new ship Disney Destiny and Princess Cruises’ new Star Princess as they set sail from the Port of Fort Lauderdale. The arrivals mark a significant increase for the state’s third-busiest cruise port after Ports of Miami and Port Canaveral, with passenger movements already approaching 5 million last year. The port has renovated its parking lot and added a renovated terminal in recent years, including becoming Disney’s second home in Florida, and its…
Car insurance rates are determined based on a variety of factors, but one of the most important is age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are nearly three times more likely to be in a fatal accident than drivers over 20. CarInsurance.com has released its latest analysis of average auto insurance premiums by age and gender across the United States, and the differences are dramatic. Teen drivers pay nearly four times as much as experienced adults for the same coverage. Main highlights: Sixteen-year-olds pay an average of…
ORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron sentenced Charles William Mitzky, 60, of St. Cloud, to life in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and enticing a child to participate in sexual acts. Mitzky pled guilty on July 8, 2025. Law enforcement began investigating Mitzky after receiving a tip in June 2024, according to court documents. It was discovered that he had been sexually exploiting children online since at least 2012. Through a series of search warrants and interviews with victims, authorities learned that Mitzky was communicating with young victims using the online persona of…
TAMPA, Fla. – Today, March of Dimes partnered with Aetna Better Health of Florida to host a special neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care kit distribution event. The event was held at HCA Brandon in commemoration of World Prematurity Day. The NICU distribution kit provided basic care supplies, emotional support resources, and educational materials to families currently pursuing the NICU. This initiative reflects March of Dimes’ commitment to giving every baby the best start possible and ensuring that no parent feels alone during life’s most vulnerable moments. “We are extremely grateful to partner with Aetna Better Health of Florida to…
Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced the results of Operation Holiday Home, a massive multi-state rescue operation that resulted in the successful rescue of 122 missing children. The effort, led by the U.S. Marshals Service with support from state and local agencies, is said to be one of the largest child retrieval operations in American history. Usmayer said the operation exceeded the scale and scope of Operation Dragon Eye, a major recovery effort carried out earlier this year. For two weeks, law enforcement teams worked in Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville and Fort Myers, as well as nine other states, searching…
Less than a year after the theme park’s grand opening, Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Epic Universe is already preparing for future expansion. This confirmation came in an official statement emailed to media outlets, in which Universal said “we are preparing some exciting additions to the Universal Epic Universe in the future,” with more details to be announced at a later date. The statement was first reported by the Orlando Business Journal and later echoed by news outlets such as PEOPLE. Much to the dismay of Back to the Future and Jaws fans, no evidence has yet been presented…
More Americans are staying connected to media whether they’re in their cars, at work, or at the gym, according to Activate Consulting’s 2026 Technology and Media Outlook. The average adult spends just over 13 hours per day consuming media and technology sources, which equates to approximately 32 hours per week. Media is described as listening to music, live or streaming radio, and podcasts. Traditional radio is still king, but podcast listening is showing higher numbers in some cases. According to Activate, 81% of consumers currently listen to podcasts weekly, and 43% of those listen daily. A further 14% listen at…