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Less than a year before the Republican primary in the 2026 election, and just ten months after Ashley Moody accepted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment to the US Senate, Moody’s alternative, James Usmier, is already in support of the GOP nomination.On X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, Uthmeier announced today that 51 of Florida’s 67 sheriffs have already approved the 2026 campaign. The 2026 primary day is August 18, 2026, and Uthmeier is yet to face GOP opponents recognized by the majority of Republican voters across the state.I am honored to have so many early support from…
LAKE MERY, Fla. (WFLA) – One person was killed in a semi-crashed Tesla parked in the middle lane of Interstate 4 in Lake Mary on Monday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The 2020 Tesla Model 3, driven by a 43-year-old Deltona man, stopped in the eastbound lane of Interstate 4, but a 2024 Peterbilt semi-truck approaching a broken vehicle changed lane to avoid a collision. According to FHP, the 2018 International semi-truck was behind the first semi-truck and changed course to the left in an attempt to avoid Tesla. The International semi-truck struck the rear of the Tesla, then…
Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Orlando area is offering free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches to guests this month. From now until October 27th, guests who place a mobile order on Monday will receive a sandwich perk through the Chick-fil-A app within 72 hours of ordering. The remaining days this month will be available are October 13th, 20th and 27th. “We are always looking for ways to reward our guests,” Chic-fil-A Winter Gardens local owner and operator Siji Boast said in a news release. “This is an appreciation and I felt it was a great opportunity to treat our customers with a classic…
Tampa, Fla. – All eyes are in the Tampa Bay Rays this morning. With the press conference set in the Steinbrenner field, the new owner of the team will lay out their vision for the future. The billion-dollar sale was recently finalized by a group led by Florida developer Patrick Zarapski, ending Stuart Sternberg’s nearly 20 years of running as the owner of the Rays. Zalupski is CEO of Dream Finders Homes, a Florida-based real estate developer. Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage, and Ken Babby, CEO of Fast Forword Sports Group, are also part of the group. What…
President Trump has announced a committee to tackle ultra-processed foods in schools under “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA). Leading the lead is Florida Agriculture Secretary Wilton Simpson. The Secretary expressed support for the president’s idea of growing health concerns related to childhood nutrition and consumption of ultra-processed foods. Simpson also said that if bureaucratic barriers prevent current federal efforts from moving forward, his office will take steps to define and address ultra-processed foods in the next Congress. “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment” in the “Make America Healthy Again Commission” states: “American diets have been moving dramatically towards ultra-processed foods…
In 2020, 40% of Americans deemed the media reliable. Now, five years later, that number has fallen by double digits. A new Gallup survey shows that only 28% represent a “large amount” or “fair amount” trust in newspapers, radio and television, reporting news completely, accurately and fairly. Decompose it on the party label reveals a significant gap between Republicans and Democrats. 51% of Democrats said they trust what they see and hear from the media. Only 8% of Republicans were confident in the press. In 2015, only 15% of GOP voters trusted the media. Only 27% of independents say they…
As Royal Caribbean’s newest floating behemoth prepares to enter service next year, the company has announced a variety of dining experiences and main stage shows that cruise passengers can enjoy while sailing Legend of the Seas. The company’s third Icon class ship, arriving in Fort Lauderdale next November, will feature 28 dining options. This is a tally larger than a number of its legendary sister ships, both Icon and Star. Highlights include a Hollywoodland supper club and an immersive railroad-themed dining experience. Guests can also enjoy the Broadway hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory while sailing on the…
OCALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Okaloosa County dog who reported lawmakers to a grandmother who fell on the sidewalk is considered a hero. According to an official from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the man rushed to call 911 because his wife wouldn’t come back from walking his dog. Body camera footage shows the man telling the aide who answered the man that his wife was missing for more than an hour, although he normally only had 10 to 15 minutes. Americans living in Florida with immigrant husbands, potential for self-deportation to keep their families together The footage was…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Pressure is rising in Washington, D.C. as Democrats and Republicans continue to clash on the sixth day of government shutdown. Here in Florida, leaders hope that a simple fix will come soon. “How did you get here? Why is Washington tied to the knot now?” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on the sixth day of the shutdown. D.C. Republicans continue to highlight “clean” measures while Democrats hope to fund the government through November 21st, and Democrats continue to fight for seats at the table. Florida’s Democratic Party Chairman Nikki Fried says the showdown has been…
TALHASSEE, Fla. — US Sen. Rick Scott is calling on the Trump administration to take strong action to secure the US drug supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign-made generic drugs, particularly from China and India.In a letter sent to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US trade representative Jamieson Greer, Scott praised the administration for moving forward with the “America First” agenda, but urged him to move forward with a Section 232 investigation into imported drugs. The investigation could pave the way for tariffs or other measures aimed at boosting drug production in the country.Scott warned that dependence on…