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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WLFA) — After three consecutive special sessions on illegal immigration and a bill to crack down on the issue, Florida lawmakers say those efforts are not over. Not only is Gov. Ron DeSantis moving forward these efforts, Congress still brings bills on the issue. In the final special session on illegal immigration, the key discussion among lawmakers was e-verify. Looking at ways to strengthen the process of verifying the citizenship of workers here in the state, the conflict only continued when approaching normal sessions. A few weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state legislature passed what they…
Alberta Prime Minister Daniel Smith said he is trying to adopt Saskatchewan Prime Minister Scott Moe’s pipeline strategy.Moe visited Washington on February 26th to meet with business leaders and politicians to comment on President Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Moe announced on social media the same day that all pipelines are “pre-approved to go east, west or south as received in Saskatchewan.” He also encouraged all states and federal governments to follow suit.Smith said she instructed her team to explore ways that Alberta could “align” with Saskatchewan.”It’s time for Team Canada to take seriously domestic energy security, national building and economic…
TAMPA — Ry judges have committed a crime with the murder of Jermaine Lavanda and discovered they attempted murder in the shooting of two young children Thursday.A panel of nine women and three men deliberated on Thursday for nearly seven hours and found Tampa’s father guilty, albeit a mysterious crime. The ju deputy also found guilty of a two-count worsening child abuse base linked to the fatal shooting of 5-year-old Jayla Base and the severe injuries to his 8-year-old brother.The 32-year-old bass remained a stone face and blinked quickly as I read the ju-referee’s decision aloud. Bass will be declared…
During the past few dozen NHL seasons, lawnmowers have been running around the air, roads and rail for some of the most iconic teams.Former professional hockey player Mark Moise understands the lonely life of an NHL scout.During the NHL regular season, Mowers allocation consists of viewing and reporting with several teams and their major minor league affiliates. He is one of the three pro scouts on the team, with the Minnesota Wild eyes and ears.From Boston to Buffalo and all the points from the Northeast and Florida, the mower illustrates future wild opponents. Through his trained hockey eyes, the information…
Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – If you want to buy a home in Florida, the market could be beneficial. Redfin announced in January that Florida will be on sale in a record number of homes. At the end of January, 172,209 units were sold. This is the highest stocks for every month on record, Redfin’s report shows. According to Redfin, states have built more homes than most states, and have seen a surge in housing inventory. Intensifying natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as spikes in home insurance costs, has led some homeowners to leave the state. Busch…
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Sen. Joe Gluters of Sarasota County introduced the bill this week. “Everyone wanted to ride a ‘goat’ and now they’ll be able to go on the trails in the US Bay all the way from Tampa to Miami,” Senator Gruters said. “My colleagues and a few people I spoke to have expressed gratitude to the President, supported him and said everything he is doing is a great way to rename this historic road.” Florida National Park is suffering as a result of federal government budget cuts News Channel 8 spoke with people who use the…
Lake County commissioners tried to push ahead with plans to save Long and Scott’s farms from development this week, but Leslie Campion Committee Chairman closed the debate.Still, Commissioner Anthony Sabatini revealed at the committee’s meeting Tuesday that the county hopes to use public funds to preserve the labor farm. Lake County voters approved 80% of the $50 million Lakeforeverbond referendum last November, but funds are not available until 2026.Growhspotter first reported that the Scott family, which has been farming at Zellwood since the 1960s, would change their land use classification and zoning in December to allow for the development of…
For the first time in almost a decade, Florida wildlife officials are considering hunting black bears.Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee in December asked staff to come up with suggestions for possible hunting after noting that officials now consider it a floating bear population.However, wildlife advocates are worried that the hunt could be wrong, especially after the 2015 hunting season was shortened when hunters killed a bear allocation that was allowed in about 48 hours.The Wildlife Commission, dubbed “one of Florida’s most successful conservation efforts,” says there are over 4,000 wild black bears compared to hundreds of them in the…
(Nexstar) – Costco has introduced the company to seven new locations in several states in 2025, bringing Behemoth Retail Warehouses (and almost the same as Behemoth Hot Dogs). According to our website, all but one of the planned US locations are scheduled to open in March. Trader Joe opens 12 new locations in 2025: Here Considering dozens of Costco locations that opened in 2024 and almost two dozen that opened in 2023, additional Costco openings could be announced in subsequent updates. However, as of Thursday, Costco’s upcoming openings were announced at their next location in March and April. Brentwood, California…
Deaths are projected to decline in 45 of the 50 states, with five states projected to rise, and in Alaska, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota and Utah.In the US, drug overdose deaths have decreased in the US, but it remains the leading cause of death for people aged 18 to 44, according to recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”New preliminary data from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System project a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the US over the 12 months to end in September 2024 compared to the previous year,” the agency said…