Author: admin

Talahassee – When the National Rifle Association challenged the Florida bill in 2018, then General Pam Bondy was asked to defend the new law as it banned people under the age of 21 from purchasing guns.Her successor, Ashley Moody, later handled much of her legal defense despite her personal opposition to gun restrictions. But the new Attorney General James Usmierer said the law would go a different path if it came to the U.S. Supreme Court. He said he wouldn’t follow that.Uthmeier’s break from his two predecessors raised some questions about his duties. The Florida Senate President said earlier this…

The new University of Florida professor was suddenly fired this month under controversial state law that restricts the employment of public universities from employing people from so-called “countries of interest,” including China, Cuba, Iran, Russia and Venezuela.Kevin Wang, a Chinese scholar who seeks asylum and is permitted to work in the United States, had been teaching Chinese and cultural classes at a small liberal arts college in Sarasota for nearly two years, citing the school’s contract on March 12th and citing university regulations known as SB 846. His filing letter, reviewed by Suncoast Searchlight, stated that the school’s decision to…

The measure was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Spencer Cox.Utah became the country’s first state to ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water systems after the governor signed the law Thursday.The bill signed by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox will come into effect on May 7th.Many cities and municipalities across the United States moved to end the fluorination of drinking water, a practice dating back to the 1940s. Medical groups have long said that minerals can strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Still, a landmark ruling issued by a federal judge last year directed federal officials to assess whether this…

By AP Economics Writer Christopher Al GerberWASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation last month picked up, and consumers barely raised their spending. It shows that the economy was already cooled even before most tariffs were imposed.A Friday report from the Commerce Department showed consumer prices rose 2.5% in February from the previous year, which coincided with the annual pace of January. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 2.8% compared to a year ago, higher than January’s 2.7%.Economists are usually monitoring core prices as they are a better guide to where inflation is headed. The core index has hardly…

Immigration and customs enforcement say they have taken steps to fix the issue.Tens of thousands of illegal immigrant children who entered the United States without parents or guardians have gone missing, according to a new Watchdog report.Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) was unable to maintain tabs for more than 31,000 children until fiscal year 2019, with the release address being blank, distributed or missing apartment numbers, the Department of Homeland Security’s Department of Homeland Security’s Department of Joseph Cafari said in a report released on March 25th.In some cases, ICE also did not know where unaccompanied minors escaped custody rights of…

(Nexstar) – As the old saying goes, there are many fish in the ocean. Unfortunately, there are far fewer exceptional chefs who can cook for dinner. Knowing this, Yelp analysts are trying to identify top-notch seafood restaurants in each state. Using an extensive database of user-generated reviews, Yelp analysts first focused on restaurants with a “large concentration” of reviews that mentioned “seafood,” and then ranked those businesses in the quality and quantity of user ratings. The top-rated restaurants in each state were then compiled into Yelp’s 2025 “Best Seafood in All States.” “And the best part? You don’t have to…

Stan Choe, AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) – U.S. stocks fell on Friday after halting how willing US households spend, given the latest inflation information and all the uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.The S&P 500 was on track on one of the worst days of the last two years, down 2% in afternoon trading. We’re also heading towards the week where we lost our fifth in the final six after wiping out what was previously a big win week.The Dow Jones industrial average fell 722 points (1.7%) as of 1:12 pm east time, with the Nasdaq Composite…

This weekend’s performance at Orlando Ballet’s latest program, Steinmetz Hall, offers a wide range of styles and ranges, from classic choreography to contemporary work. As Showbiz says, “something for everyone.”The program’s classics were George Barra Singh’s “Divatiment No. 15,” which danced to Mozart’s music, while Martha Graham’s “Maple Lee Flag” was performed on Scott Joplin’s songs, including its title number. The new work is by living composer Alisa Pierce of Canada. The title “Skyward” depicts an emotional portrait of the exhilarating and fear that he experienced when he faced major changes.Pires’ choreography was full of urgency and elevated by recorded…

Litzia – Dr. Stuart Goldsmith founded the Orthopedic Surgery Group in Brandon in 1978, hoping to develop dedicated physician practices that bring quality care to underserved areas of East Hillsboro.However, orthopedic surgeons found it difficult to find a doctor who would be willing to stay on the same journey.After his son, Dr. Scott Goldsmith, joined the practice in 2008, the business began thriving, adding a second clinic in Brandon and one clinic in Plant City. The expansion has not stopped.Today, the company employs 230 workers in nine clinics and a 30,000-square-foot office and surgery center in Lithia. We have experts…

Quebec Prime Minister François Legault said he praised conservative leader Pierre Polyeive for his stance to allow more control over immigrants, but unlike the 2021 election, he stopped supporting Tory leaders for the election.Legault said at a press conference on March 27th that his two priorities were “identity” and “prosperity,” and that his biggest concern revolves around immigration and the future of French.Quebec leaders said the issue is not in principle immigrants and that it is focusing on a large number of newcomers in recent years rather than “always welcomed” by the Quebecaers. He said Ottawa has “lost control” as…