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Chuluota, Fla. (WFLA) — A small helicopter crashed in the backyard of a Seminole County residence Friday afternoon, authorities said. The Seminole County Fire Department said the helicopter fell shortly after 5:30pm during a “unplanned landing.” The helicopter was located on the side of the backyard of the house, off the Garanti Foxway in Chuluota. Man arrested in St. Pete Beach after helicopter lasers shine: deputy (Credit: Seminole County Fire Station) (Credit: Seminole County Fire Station) According to the first responder, the structure is not hit or damaged. The pilot was the only person on the aircraft. Authorities said the…

Universal Orlando has opened its second hotel near the spectacular Universe theme park. Terra Luna welcomed its first paid client this week.The new resort is a twin brother with a Stelanova that opened in January. Both have 750 rooms, a shiny tiled exterior and an interplanetary atmosphere. The two hotels line up along Universal Boulevard and are divided into Kirkman Road, just south of the epic. Terra Luna is the west of the duo.Terra Luna’s room sleeps four guests in two queen-sized beds, curved windows inspired by the space station. Some rooms are heading to a new theme park, which…

The new ruling halted the orders of federal judges in Maryland and thwarted the Trump administration’s efforts to cut operations in USAID.On March 28, the federal court of appeals withdrew a lower court order that blocked efforts led by Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the United States Organization for International Development (USAID).The U.S. Fourth Circuit issued an order around the business closure Friday, stating that the interim injunction filed March 18 by Maryland-based US District Judge Theodore Chuan “pending resolution of this appeal.”With a new order, A. Judge MarvinQuattlebaum Jr. writes that the Richmond, Virginia-based court of appeals has granted…

Associated Press, by Josh BoakWASHINGTON (AP) – Prominent economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that a 25% tariff on automobile imports by President Donald Trump could add $4,711 to the cost of the vehicle, saying the proposed tax could undermine the ability of US automakers to compete with foreign counterparts.In a 21-page analysis obtained by The Associated Press, Laffer, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to economics in 2019, says the automotive industry is in a better position if the Republican president maintains supply chain rules with Canada and Mexico from the 2019…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – There’s a fight over the upcoming budget in Florida and the current budget this year. Gov. Ron Desantis has released a video statement on social media critical of the GOP-led Florida home. He said how they “were left our priorities” after winning votes to override line items’ veto for this current budget, which ends June 30th. “The Republicans in Florida home voted to cancel the millions of dollars with the cost savings I enacted when I signed this fiscal year’s budget in June 2024,” Desantis said. Desantis used his line item veto to cut millions of…

Associated Press, by Cora LewisNEW YORK (AP) – Even if you know or doubt you won’t be able to pay the taxes you owed this tax season, you will still need to return that information or submit it for an extension. That’s the best advice that tax experts want you to know.”The IRS wants to work with you,” said Tom Osaben, director of tax content and government relations for the National Association of Tax Professionals. “But if you’re asking for some help from the IRS, they need to know something about you. So the first thing is to submit that…

One campaigner criticizes schools using rewards to improve attendance, and says they are isolating children who miss school through their own fault.The report suggests that the lasting impact of the Covid-19 lockdown and the pandemic-era message continues to affect school absenteeism beyond pre-2019 levels.A study by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) found in its case studies that illness, mental health issues and period leave were “important factors for absence” in secondary schools.Children have always been legitimately missing schools due to illness, but school staff said there are indications that the “pandemic-era message” on preventing the spread of infections…

TALHASSEE – The Miami-Dade County city has become the first city to surrender Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Attorney General on a legal challenge that allows local governments to determine whether they need to be trained to train police officers to perform the duties of federal immigration agents in their communities.On Thursday night, South Miami asked a state judge to consider whether the city should register for the Immigration Customs Enforcement Program, known as 287(g).The lawsuit argues that court intervention is necessary as police are facing political pressure from the governor, despite the city’s belief that the city is…

TALHASSEE – Florida’s unemployment rate was checked for the second consecutive month in February, but state officials said it was “too early” to increase to ongoing federal job cuts.The Florida Department of Commerce said Friday that unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in January to 3.6% in February. Florida had an unemployment rate of 3.4% in December.The metropolitan statistical area of ​​Palm Beach Beach in Miami-Fort Lauderdale West had the lowest unemployment rate in the state in February at 3.2%.Among other regions, the Orlando-Kimmee Sanford and Crestbeau Fort Fort Walton Beach-Destin area was stable at 3.6%. Tallahassee, Napoli Marco Island, Jacksonville,…

The agency is being challenged in court over rules requiring businesses to disclose climate-related risks.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted on March 27 to end legal support for rules requiring businesses to disclose climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.”The goal of today’s committee litigation and court notice is to stop the committee’s involvement in defending the committee’s costs and unnecessary and intrusive climate disclosure rules,” SEC acting chairman Mark T. Weda said in a statement announcing the move.In another statement, Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, the SEC’s sole Democrat, said the withdrawal of legal support would leave other parties, including the…