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Gainesville – Gov. Ron DeSantis is creating a new course for Florida recreational seafarers, and on Wednesday state legislators will be taking a look at Marine Corps law enforcement officers unless there is a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. They are urging people to ban boats from stopping on the water.When appearing at a boat show in Miami Beach, the governor said he was announcing the “Boter Freedom Initiative” that changes existing Florida laws that allow boat inspections and investigations under justification for safety checks. I did. The move represents a major change in maritime law enforcement. DeSantis called the…
Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Fame Barry Larkin is leading the effort to move the Tampa Bay Rays baseball franchise to Orlando. The franchise is stuck in St. Petersburg and struggles with some of the lowest attendance in the league despite being one of the most successful small market teams in baseball. “I spent quite a bit of time talking to important people in Major League Baseball, including Commissioner Manfred,” Larkin said. “The strategy and background of the key people involved in the Dreamers efforts are complete confidence to secure a major league baseball franchise by the end of…
Gabbard was confirmed on February 12th with 52-48 votes and sworn in his oval office.WASHINGTON – Rep. Tarsi Gabbard, Farber, has confirmed his position as Director of National Intelligence by the Senate.Gabbard was confirmed on February 12th with 52-48 votes and sworn in his oval office. She immediately assumes responsibility in the country’s top intelligence role.The confirmation follows weeks of debate over Gabbard’s eligibility and judgment, and questioning the ability of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to lead the intelligence news community before voting along the party line.The leading intelligence Democrats voted against Gabbard’s nomination and said that…
The bill, known as the “troopers’ law,” was inspired by a viral video of a dog tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton. If passed, the law will impose a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine. Bill is gathering support from animal welfare organizations and lawmakers on both parties.The bill banning the waiver of outside pets during natural disasters was prompted by a viral video of a bull terrier approaching a hurricane last year, but approved it on Tuesday when it met its first hurdle in Congress. .The Senate Criminal Justice Committee approved the bill 8-0 in a brief…
TALHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Sunshine State set a record 142.9 million visitors in 2024, up 1.6% from 2023.”The results are clear. Florida is a great place to visit, live and do business,” DeSantis said. “Another record year is evidence of leadership importance, and Florida’s freedom state is a model of the country.”The fourth quarter featured 33.1 million visitors, including 29.9 million domestically, 2.5 million overseas, and 742,000 from Canada. Despite Hurricanes Helen and Milton, Florida tourism remained strong. Hotel occupancy rose 6.7% in the fourth quarter, with nights sold increasing by 1.6% per year. Airports…
Seminole, Fla. (WFLA) – A mother in Pinellas County is in a desperate fight to keep her 4-year-old son healthy. Gideon Bennett has a rare genetic disorder that puts small amounts of protein in danger, but the special medical foods he needs to survive are not covered by insurance and time runs out. Hyde Park Cafe in Southernpa sets fire and closes roads “It was a rare metabolic disorder called phenylketonuria,” said his mother, Elizabeth Bennett. This means he cannot properly process the protein. close Thank you for signing up! Please be aware of us in your inbox. Subscribe now…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – After sunglasses began to disappear from stores nationwide, investigators say they found a stolen ring of sunglasses that has returned to three main suspects from Miami. Alexander Trujiro Gomez, 48; Xavier Perez, 52; Miami police say 28-year-old Lazaro Salazar Hechavalia stole more than $1 million in designer sunglasses from sunglasses and hat stores in Tennessee and South Carolina. It is thought to be. Officials discuss drug busts in Hernando County All three men were arrested last month on robbery charges in Tennessee, with theft of more than $250,000 in property and vandalism, NBC 6 South Florida…
Retailers are seeking approval to close hundreds of bad stores in more than 40 states as part of a bankruptcy restructuring.Joanne Fabric’s parent company, Joanne Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Delaware District last month, seeking approval to close hundreds of bad stores across the country.The retailer has been a staple food in the sewing and craft industry for over 80 years, citing financial difficulties and the ongoing strategic sales process as the main reason for the closure.According to court filings, Joann Inc. is implementing the restructuring process while continuing to search for…
The Brevard County Board of Education Meeting was held in Viera on Tuesday, February 11th.Tim Short of Today/FloridaSchool Board members Jean Trent and Cutie Campbell were held at the Brevard County School Board Meeting in Viera on Tuesday, Feb. 11th.Tim Short of Today/FloridaEntertainment at the Brevard County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, February 11th in Viera is a group of 7th and 8th grade students from Lumica McKnight teachers at Stone Magnet School in Melbourne, and several of Black History Month I did a brief biography in famous American costumes.Tim Short of Today/FloridaEntertainment at the Brevard County Board of…
By AP Economics Writer Christopher Al GerberWASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation accelerated last month as costs for groceries, gasoline and rent increased. This is a disappointment from families and businesses that suffer from higher costs and stress the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.A year ago, when the consumer price index rose 3% in January, a Wednesday report from the Labor Bureau showed its rise from 2.9% the previous month. This is an increase from the low of 2.4% in September 3rd 1/2.New data shows that it has stubbornly surpassed the Fed’s 2% target for the past…