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The Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Florida Program will use $19 appropriated by the state Legislature to champion Florida’s agriculture industry by promoting Florida-grown products through consumer marketing campaigns and partnerships with more than 100 national and international retailers.This year, Florida farmers, ranchers and producers, especially those affected by natural disasters, received $600 million in funding from the federal government.Some of the bills state Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson sponsored this year include: Defends the freedom of Florida farmers, ranchers, and residents to use the farm and lawn care equipment of their choice by prohibiting counties and municipalities from prohibiting the…

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of Torey Jermaine Keith for allegedly submitting more than $159,000 in fraudulent health insurance claims.The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Criminal Investigation Division began the investigation after the insurance company reported that it was unable to verify some claims filed by Keith.Investigators say Keith submitted 15 forged, falsified or otherwise fraudulent health insurance claims in an effort to obtain reimbursements. The insurance company paid Keith a total of $159,557.50 based on the false claims. “When criminals submit fraudulent claims, they don’t just steal, they increase costs and insurance premiums for Floridians…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced that four defendants have been arrested and charged in connection with an interstate drug trafficking operation for allegedly transporting approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine from El Paso, Texas, to the Tampa Bay area.The defendants were identified as Daniel Cruz Pinares, Arturo Carlos, Joaquín Enriquez, and Jesús Guadalupe Chan Morales. Each is charged with cocaine trafficking and conspiracy.”This operation dismantled a dangerous cartel pipeline flooding Florida communities with cocaine,” Usmayer said. “Thanks to the incredible work of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, FDLE, and prosecutors across the state, we have removed 60 kilograms of…

A new documentary provides a never-before-seen perspective on one of the most controversial moments in recent scientific history. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of prominent scientists has challenged the government’s prevailing approach to lockdowns. Rather than being welcomed into the scientific debate, they claimed they were sidelined and censored. The documentary features dissident scientists such as current NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharyya, former White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Scott Atlas, and former CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield, as well as interviews with journalist David Zweig and WSJ Opinion Editor-in-Chief James Tarrant, who both question the mainstream narrative surrounding the…

Miami is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, drawing families from all over the world to build new lives, seek opportunities, and lay lasting roots. International connections and a vibrant immigrant community make it a place where immigration laws impact countless households, businesses, and plans for the future. But even routine immigration matters can become difficult when changing rules, complex eligibility requirements, and extensive documentation affect a family’s ability to cohabit and secure legal status. For many people, understanding their legal options early can help prevent unnecessary delays, reduce uncertainty, and avoid mistakes that can have…

Two Central Florida school principals were arrested on DUI charges just hours apart after separate traffic stops involving the same vehicle, according to police reports and newly released body camera footage.Jennifer Jimenez, 41, was driving a white Jeep with Christina Alcalde, 45, in the passenger seat when Clermont police stopped her in Lake County around 2 a.m. on July 5. Authorities say the Jeep weaved in and out of lanes, crossed into oncoming traffic multiple times and ended up on a curb.The officer reported smelling alcohol and said Jimenez seemed unresponsive and was blinking unusually slowly, according to a probable…

I was today years old when I learned that “TCBY” originally stood for “This Can’t Be Yogurt.” A lawsuit from a similarly named competitor eventually prompted a switch to “The Country’s Best Yogurt,” but that wouldn’t have mattered to my teenage cohorts and me as we sampled swirls from our local shop in the ’80s, when the stuff was having its moment, and way ahead of its time on the whole acronym thing, but TBH — TCBY *definitely* tasted like yogurt. And not everyone liked it. It looked like soft serve, so some people expected it to *be* soft serve.…

Central Florida pets have a chance to be featured on a wine label thanks to an annual contest by Pet Alliance of Orlando in partnership with Quantum Leap Winery. “My Best Friend Wine Label Contest” is back for its 13th year, giving pet parents the chance to put their cat or dog on a bottle of wine. Entries will be accepted until July 19th ($5 fee per entry). Voting will be accepted from July 20th through August. 2. The contest raises money for the organization by giving a $1 donation for every vote. “every pet has a story worth celebrating,…

The cost of auto insurance has risen steadily and rapidly in recent years, with searches for “why is auto insurance so expensive” reaching an all-time high this year.Search interest increased by 104% compared to a 5-year baseline and by 244% globally since 2010.There are multiple factors that affect these costs, including inflation and personal driving behavior.Arlen James, senior analyst at Save Max Auto, says there are ways for consumers to save on insurance premiums.Mr James said one of the main reasons for higher insurance premiums is the advancement of cars that require insurance. Because many new vehicles use technology such…

Sunrise, Fla. – The Florida Panthers will celebrate their 2026-27 season home opener against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, October 10th at 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena. The complete regular season schedule will be announced by the NHL on Thursday at 1:00 pm ET. The Panthers own the all-time record in home openers at 21-7-2-2, including wins in each of their last seven games. The Panthers will face a wild and tough test as they look to extend their winning streak to eight games. Minnesota finished third in the Central Division with a record of 46 wins, 24…