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Some of these fledgling musicians may not be old enough to drive yet, but all of them are ready to rock. On Thursday, March 13th, 14 young bands will take over Roc Park in Madeira Beach to host the band battles at the Spring Break Waterfront Festival.The competition is drawn from Pinellas, Hillsboro and Pasco counties to showcase young talent from elementary school to 25 years old.The event launches the 4-Day Spring Breakwaterfront Festival in Madeira Beach. Battle of the Band director Toni DePas is hoping that between 2,000 and 3,000 spectators will stop by on the day of the…

“The consumer price index in February was better than expected, but how long will this last?” asks Bankrate’s chief financial analyst.Inflation that was boring in February for the first time since September by easing gasoline and shelters price pressure.The US annual inflation rate slowed to 2.8% last month. Core inflation, which strips volatile foods and energy components, has fallen to a minimum of 3.1% since April 2021.Inflation reading next month is poised to highlight further advances due to falling energy prices.Following the latest figures, economic observers wonder whether this trend will continue amid repeated tariffs.”The consumer price index in February…

By CLAIRE BRYAN of The Seattle Times and SHARON LURYE of The Associated PressOne student asked a search engine, “Why does my boyfriend hit me?” Another threatened suicide in an email to an unrequited love. A gay teen opened up in an online diary about struggles with homophobic parents, writing they just wanted to be themselves.In each case and thousands of others, surveillance software powered by artificial intelligence immediately alerted Vancouver Public Schools staff in Washington state.Vancouver and many other districts around the country have turned to technology to monitor school-issued devices 24/7 for any signs of danger as they…

The European Union described 25% steel and aluminum tariffs as “unjust.”The new US steel and aluminum tariffs came into effect on March 12, revitalizing countries around the world amid a rapid strengthening of the trade war.A 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum coming into the US was first announced by President Donald Trump a month ago, recovering policy from his first term.Exemptions from countries including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, the EU and the UK were previously introduced but are now removed. Trump says these previous exemptions created loopholes exploited by countries like China.The EU has called tariffs…

AP Business Writer May AndersonNEW YORK (AP) – Egg prices hit a high again in February. This is because bird flu continues to ramp out and carry out Easter and Passover approaches.The latest monthly consumer price index averaged $5.90 in US cities in February, indicating that Grade A eggs cost 10.4% more than a year ago. It overturned the record high price of $4.95 in January.The bird flu forced farmers to massacre more than 166 million birds. Most were chickens soaking in eggs. More than 30 million egg layers have been killed since the beginning of the year.If prices are…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman has now reached $5 million after purchasing a winning scratch ticket. The Florida Lottery has announced that Lakeworth’s 60-year-old Anna Larsen has won the top prize from the Monopoly™ Secret Vault Off scratch-off game at the Lottery’s West Palm Beach district office. She received the prize as a one-off, one-time payment of $2,884,920. More Florida Lottery Stories: Florida women win $5 million from a $20 scratch ticket According to the lottery, Larsen purchased his ticket at 7-Eleven at 7031 Jog Road in Lakeworth. Retailers will receive a $10,000 bonus fee to sell victory…

As Walt Disney World is once again sharing an update from the night parade that is set to debut at Magic Kingdom this summer, it may be a good time to summarise what we know and still don’t know about Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.The parade was announced last summer at a gathering of D23, Disney’s official fan club. “Starlight” is the first night parade at the theme park since October 2016, when the main street electric parade rapped a WDW run.”There’s something very special about the nighttime shows in Disney Parks. Michael Handing of Walt Disney Imaginerling, portfolio…

The Monroe County State Attorney’s Office is seeking the death penalty for Florida Keys, accused of raping his 3-year-old daughter and recording dozens of horrifying acts on his cell phone.A law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023 made sexual artillery fire in children under the age of 12 a capital offence, and state Attorney Dennis Ward said details of the case met all standards for the death penalty.”The nature of this crime is beyond understanding,” Ward said. “Crimes against children, especially this terrible crime, demand the full force of the law and we don’t hesitate to seek justice.”Micheal John…

Talahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests eliminating Florida property taxes.The idea is nothing new. But in a political situation focused on government efficiency, DeSantis has broken past precedents, saying that the $55 billion shortfall in property taxes for Florida school districts and local governments doesn’t match any other tax hike.”Don’t let anyone tell us we’re asking for a tax increase in our state,” DeSantis said during a state speech on March 4th. “We are a taxpayer-friendly state and still exist.”The council does not control property taxes, the territory of local government. This proposal must be directed to voters through constitutional…

SAVANSANA, Ga. (AP) — Passengers on a small community flight to Miami attacked the flight attendant, kicking and punching the person in front of him, swallowing the rosary beads as the pilot returned to the Savannah, Georgia airport, court records show. The passengers were traveling with my sister. Her sister said she told her before the violent explosion, “Satan’s pupils were chasing them on the plane, so I’ll close my eyes and pray,” according to an affidavit from an FBI agent filed in U.S. District Court Tuesday. No one was seriously injured on a Monday night flight run by American…