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Written by Sally HoOn the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending the nationwide ban on TikTok would be one of his first official actions. Avid users of social media platforms and apps waited until Monday night to find out whether he would comply and, if so, what would be written in the order.Trump has amassed about 15 million followers on TikTok since joining last year, and credits the trend-setting platform with helping him rally support among young voters. However, TikTok’s 170 million users were unable to access TikTok for more than 12 hours from…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Snow has begun to fall in Florida as a cold winter storm continues to move through the South. Florida Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed heavy snow along Interstate 10 in Escambia County, near the Alabama border. Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency for upcoming winter weather system Drivers were seen driving through the winter weather. Gov. Ron DeSantis says driving conditions are expected to be hazardous through Tuesday afternoon. In anticipation of freezing conditions in North Florida, the governor declared a state of emergency for the entire state. As for Tampa Bay, it’s not…

A trail of blood, rug fibers and cat fur show it is impossible for Florida death row inmate Tommy Zeigler to have killed his wife and in-laws on Christmas Eve 1975, his lawyers assert in a new court filing. Fresh DNA analysis of dozens of pieces of evidence instead supports Zeigler’s story of walking in on a burglary at his family’s furniture store in Winter Garden, his lawyers say, and provides enough reasonable doubt to overturn his convictions.The results upend what Orange County prosecutors told Zeigler’s 1976 jury: that Zeigler, who is white, shot and killed his wife, mother-in-law and…

Zeldin said climate change is real and spoke about armed EPA officials, plastic pollution and the need to balance environmental protection and the economy.WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, testified before senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee on January 16.Lawmakers challenged the former New York congressman on several financial controversies, but the first round of questioning on Jan. 16 was relatively amicable. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle noted that Zeldin had met with lawmakers ahead of the hearing.The 2022 New York gubernatorial candidate answered questions about climate change, plastic…

There are only a few days left until Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.Early Monday morning, he attended a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Washington, D.C., and then had tea at the White House with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.A ceremony will be held at the U.S. Capitol to inaugurate J.D. Vance as vice president and Trump as president.➤ Inauguration Day Live Updates: Donald Trump takes oath of office, returns for second term➤ Live updates: Florida moments from President Trump’s inaugurationWith subzero temperatures forecast for today, we…

Ideally, roads should not be contaminated with radioactive materials.The concept brings to mind scientists wearing white hazmat suits who cautiously approach contaminated blacktop, and Geiger crackles back.Click…click…click, click, click, click.Radioactive roads sound like the deadly gauntlet of a dystopian sci-fi thriller, a silent, emotionless threat.So, of course, Florida is going to build it.that’s ok.That’s really true.In the real world, radiation is all around us. It is also within us. It’s also measurable, and researchers have a firm grasp on how much is too much. So the better question is not, “Something emits radiation, but is it safe?” The state’s new…

The Florida Panthers have a busy week ahead of them. The defending Stanley Cup champions, who are heading off on a four-game road trip, will play two straight games in the West, with a two-game break in the middle of each. Even after playing nearly 1,900 games in the NHL, that’s new for Paul Maurice. “I’ve been doing this a long time and I’ve never seen anything like this before,” the Panthers’ head coach said after Monday’s practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex. “I’ve never seen a four-game road trip with two games in a row with two days off…

Big changes are happening in real estate in South Florida. South Florida Agent Magazine revealed that home sales in the Miami area declined year-over-year through the end of 2024, real estate analyst Peter Zalewski told the South Florida Business Journal earlier this week. He said condo prices in eastern South Florida are expected to return to pre-2020 levels. level. Zalewski suggests prices could fall as much as 38% over the next few years, falling from $379 per square foot in late 2024 to about $231 per square foot in 2019.Home prices in South Florida have soared since the pandemic as…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis warned of the possibility of snowfall this week amid subzero temperatures affecting northern Florida. The governor delivered remarks Tuesday morning from the State Emergency Operations Center, warning Floridians of severe winter weather Tuesday through Wednesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency for upcoming winter weather system He said Florida could experience record-breaking weather for the next two days. He said 2 to 4 inches of snow could fall in North Florida. If you live in the Northeast, be prepared for ice and snow warnings. At 1 p.m. Tuesday, all non-essential workers will…

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Fla. (WFLA) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced it will issue fines to motorists who speed through school zones as part of Operation Safe Passage. Starting today, anyone speeding through a school zone will be fined $100. Riverview High School was the first to launch Operation Safe Passage, and cameras have been running for months. Those caught speeding in the area have been given written warnings, but drivers will now be cited and fined. This program is a way to crack down on drivers who speed through school zones. “People were just flying by,” Hillsborough…