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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida footsteps follow in the footsteps banning cell phone use at schools, state legislators in Tallahassee continue their conversations to take Florida’s current ban a step further.In 2023, Congress passed a bill that would ban the use of mobile phones at schools during class. The effort was led by State Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) and wants to examine the impact of school campuses that currently have no phone calls on student behavior. The phone is diverting students. More states hope to ban them in schools Senate Bill 1296 aims to establish pilot programs in six…

Ybor City – For over a century, Ybor City’s Colombian restaurant has been a landmark of the blend of Spanish Cuban heritage, history, culinary and artistry. One of the restaurant’s most famous features, the tiled murals along 21st Avenue – are carefully restored and exchanged to endure the artistic heritage of Spanish history.First made in Seville, Spain, Colombian hand-painted ceramic tiles have adorn the façades since 1978, depicting Spanish explorers, intricate Moorish patterns and Mediterranean floral motifs. Over time, exposure to Florida’s heavy sun, heavy rains and traffic vibrations prompted tiles to be repaired and replaced.On the left, Elizabeth Romaner…

WASHINGTON – In what he called “the most consequential deregulation day in American history,” the Environmental Protection Agency Commissioner announced a series of Wednesday’s actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.”We drive our daggers through the heart of climate change religions, engaging the arrival of America’s golden age,” EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said in an essay for the Wall Street Journal.The Trump administration’s actions will eliminate trillions of regulatory costs and “hidden taxes,” Zeldin said it will cut the cost of living for American families and lower…

The law would allow the Agriculture Secretary to closely monitor vulnerabilities in the US food and agricultural supply chains.On March 11, a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers introduced legislation to secure a supply chain of US food and agriculture from the threat posed by the Chinese communist regime.The law, known as the US Agriculture Act, was led by Senators Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Elissa Slotkin (d-mich.), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), and Raja Krishnamoll (D-Ill) in accordance with the statement.”Communist China’s strategic management of communist China over key sectors of our food and agriculture supply chain poses a serious national security threat,”…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gun rights advocates have fought to overturn Florida laws by people under the age of 21 since the day they were signed in 2018 after the shooting at Parkland School, one of the Parkland School’s shootings, one of the deadliest mass murders in the United States. With the new leadership of the Republican-controlled Capitol in Florida, conservative lawmakers seem to have the best chance of persuading their colleagues to roll back the law over the years. The bill to reduce the state’s gun acquisition age to 18 “will ensure that all adult citizens of Florida are…

Orlando residents Daniel Bryson and Victoria Cummins now eat only on special occasions, as egg costs compete for grocery budgets.”I don’t want to cut eggs out of my meal, but the last egg pack I bought was…it looked like $9,” Cummins said. “There might have been some cheap eggs, but I was trying to prioritize what we put in our bodies.Online fitness influencer Bryson said food preparation is a big part of his everyday life. Eggs were once a staple of morning meal planning, but were slowly phased out.”If you don’t have a Costco card now, you’re mostly screwed,” he…

(Nexstar) – Released on SpaceX Dragon’s “Go.” This will transport a team of astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday to ultimately ease Butchwillmore and Snee Williams, who have been stuck in space since June last year. The launch of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission is scheduled for 7:48pm ET from NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The final preparations are streamed and released on the video player above. The crew includes two NASA astronauts, Commander Ann McLain and pilot Nicole Ayers. Mission specialists from Jaxa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Onishiakuya and Roscosmos Cosmonaut Kirill Peskov will also be on…

The move was announced in a post Tuesday.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administration confirmed on Tuesday that $2 billion, known as what is called “Goldbars.””It’s my commitment to President Trump, Congress and you that the EPA will become an exceptional steward in your taxes,” said Lee Zeldin in a post on social media platform X, adding that ending these programs is a “first priority” and “officially ending these grant agreements.”In a video posted to X last month, Zeldin said the EPA is trying to cancel the $20 billion grant awarded by the Biden administration for climate and alternative energy…

Nine Central Florida restaurants closed for the week of March 2-8, according to Florida Business and Professional Regulation data.orangeDr. 5206 W. Colonial Juicy Pot in Orlando was closed on March 3rd. Inspectors found 11 violations. These violations included dishwashers that were not adequately chlorine-free, cockroach activity, and food held at the wrong temperature. The second test was conducted on March 4th. The inspector discovered two violations, but none of them have a high priority. The restaurant met the inspection criteria.Cuisine LLC, popular Caribbean restaurant, 4897 W. Colonial Dr., in Orlando, on March 5th. Inspectors discovered nine violations. The second test…

The Michelin Guide today announced 14 new additions to its Florida restaurant selection. Six of them are in Orlando. These include Bánh MìBoy, Bar Kada, Gyukatu Rose, Kai Kai, Smokemade Meats + Eats and Walala Asian Noodle House.”What?!” said the incredible Jerry Lau when Kai heard the news that Michelin had been chosen. This was followed by a whisper, “Oh, my gods.”Bánh Mì Boy was part of Orlando’s Mills 50 community long before Tien Hung transformed it into the Mills Market. That humble food stall is now recommended by a Michelin guide. (Courtesy Mika Cox)I reminded him that our first…