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Visitors gather at Blue Spring State Park in Borussia County to see manatees huddled in search of warmth in the winter, the park attracts capacity crowds in the summer swimming weather.What daytime visitors are missing is the seasonal out-of-hour views in the shape of hundreds of sparkling fireflies that are illuminated to attract companions. This is why Friends of Blue Spring State Park created Firefly Nights. This is an event where you can collect money and allow the park to guests to stay after closing that day. Tickets for this special occasion are available on dates until April 6th.Park Rangers…

Model scams involving young teenage girls are on the rise. Here’s how to present a scam: According to the editorial suits of the clothing tailor company, the 16-year-old woman receives Instagram messages from a modeling agency on her birthday. The company claims to represent top fashion brands and launch young talent into the industry.”We’ve been scouting fresh faces. You have the perfect look. We’d like to discuss you in signing with our company,” the message reads.The scam will unfoldThe agency quickly moved the young female teenager from her Instagram account to WhatsApp. Here we begin to discuss the contracts, photo…

Invoice payment defaults surged 47% last year, indicating a lame increase.Australia’s hospitality sector is facing an unprecedented wave of closures, with business closure rates rising to record yearly records through February 2025.New CreditorWatch data shows that this is a sharp rise from 7.1% the previous year.These closures result in voluntary and involuntary administrations, ASIC strike-offs, veterans in the solvent business, and voluntary closures.The food and beverage services sector has been the hardest as businesses tackle cost pressures due to rising food prices, energy costs, wages and rent increases.What exacerbates these financial burdens is a change in consumer behavior. Post-work behavior…

President Donald Trump has just announced plans to create “American crypto capital” and create a “crypto-strategic reserve,” and it is worth reviewing exactly what Bitcoin and crypto-clauses are.Fahad Saleh (Owen Egan | University of Florida)Widely misunderstood blockchain technology and crypto assets are often mislinked to disorder and upheaval. In fact, the blockchain community is a heaven for tech nerds who believe they are solving important issues. Given the wise policies of government, this great community can bring meaningful value to the broader economy. However, poor policies can cause fraudulent activities to multiply. I study and teach cryptoeconomics, and I can…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – For many years, lawmakers have tried to overturn Florida law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing guns. A Republican-led bill that is now moving forward through the Capitol can reduce the age required to buy firearms statewide. If the measurement passes, Floridians over the age of 18 can purchase a long gun, such as a rifle. House Bill 759 will stop committee stops inside the house and all will be discussed on the floor. However, for it to arrive at the governor’s desk, it will have to be moved in the Senate, and…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could mark the beginning of the end of the U.S. Department of Education. The order was signed at a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Services such as money and federal student loan management for children with disabilities will continue as planned. The USDOE mission is to promote student achievement, preparation and ensure equal access. “We’re going to shut it down and shut it down as soon as possible. That’s not helpful to us,” President Trump said. Trump said there was no measurable improvement in student…

Professional accounting agencies were asked about their operational models, expressing their interests, while monitoring the behavior of their members.An Australian Parliamentary investigation raised serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest in professional accounting agencies.The investigation, led by Greens Sen. Barbara Pocock, raises questions about the integrity of these organizations, particularly regarding their dual role.Pocock cited a 2023 review at a recent hearing, noting that chartered accountants organizations such as Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) are responsible for managing members’ professional behavior while collecting fees from members.”Accounting bodies like Caanz need to receive fees from members, represent their interests and manage…

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his government will eliminate the federal sales tax (GST) for first-time home buyers of all new “substantially renovated” homes under $1 million, reflecting the policies first announced by the Conservatives in October.”This is a big deal because first-time home buyers are the main buyers of new, essentially renovated homes,” Carney said in a March 20 announcement in Edmonton, adding that the measure could give up to $50,000 in savings for families entering the housing market.Carney said the Liberal Party will allocate money for modular and pre-made homes to speed up construction times, eliminate…

Sean Duffy warned the MTA that it could improve transport security or risk losing federal funds, citing concerns about crime and fare avoidance amid wider policy disputes.U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy warned New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) that they could lose important federal funds unless they provided a comprehensive plan to address crime and safety issues with the city’s subway and bus systems.In a letter sent to MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber on March 18th, Duffy outlined concerns about public safety, fare avoidance and violent crime in the city’s transportation system.The letter directs the MTA to submit a…

Alberta Prime Minister Daniel Smith says he has given Prime Minister Mark Carney a list of the next prime minister’s demands.Smith issued a statement on March 20th, saying he met with Carney that day at his request. Kearney was in Edmonton and announced the funding of the house.”We had a very open discussion, where we made it clear that the Albertans would no longer tolerate the way we were treated by the Federal Liberals over the past decade,” Smith said.She said the next prime minister has given him a “specific list of demands” that must be in office within six…