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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new poll from the University of Florida Public Opinion Institute says the number of homeowners in Florida is on the rise. Polls found that the biggest problem facing Floridians is housing and property insurance costs. Given the option, 22% of respondents said they would go without the homeowner’s insurance. Dr. Michael Binder, a professor of Paul and professor of political science, said that in 2022, only 2% of respondents who believe housing costs are the most important issue, upwards of 25% over the course of a year. Are egg producers making profits by inflating prices…

st. Petersburg, Fla. (WFLA) – When the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Petersburg begins on Friday, February 28th, it’s time for everyone to start their engines. Over the next three days, organizers expect over 100,000 people to attend to cheer on their favorite drivers. It all began at 9:30am on Friday, with the first practice of the USF Pro 2000. Drivers of the NTT IndyCar series take the track at 3pm for their first practice session. The city streets have been transformed into St. Pete’s racetrack. “I think we’re ready for the noise and race cars at St. Pete. It’s…

A new interactive gaming venue moving to Disney Springs, Level99 is built around mental and physical challenges, unique games, group efforts and artwork, says the company’s CEO.”We’re not an escape room. Matthew Duplesey, founder and CEO of Level 99, will eventually become a two-storey 45,000-square-foot area where Walt Disney World’s NBA Experience attraction was occupied.This format will earn around 60 rooms with groups of 2-6 people, including the task.”It can be very physical, almost obstacle course style. It’s working with friends in a very visceral and practical way,” says Duplessie. “Or maybe it’s a mental game,” solving logic puzzles, etc.The…

The package’s goals include a sale from Chinese funds and a ban on CCP-related companies that own or lease real estate near critical infrastructure.On February 26th, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a series of bills aimed at the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the state.Some of the packages, known as the Communist Chinese Defense Legislative Packaging, were introduced in January and February.”Signing this law will prohibit Chinese Communist Party-related businesses from owning property near critical infrastructure and will no longer allow Arkansas to lobby on behalf of communist China, Russia and other foreign enemies. My administration…

Josh Funk, Associated Press Business WriterOMAHA, Nevada (AP) — Egg producers denounce the push for the bird flu outbreak to record high prices, but critics believe giants are using market control to make a spectacular profit at the expense of budget-sensitive egg buyers.Advocacy groups, Democrats and members of the Federal Trade Commission are calling for a government investigation after egg prices surged to a record average of $4.95 per dozen this month. The Trump administration announced plans this week to fight the avian flu, but it has yet to be seen how it will ease egg prices (an important factor…

This week, the Florida Department of Business and Specialist Regulation (DBPR) announced decisive action against unlicensed contractors targeting Floridians through two active enforcement operations in Lee and Monroe County. These businesses were carried out in collaboration with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the Monroe County Building Office, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and the targeted bad actors trying to exploit vulnerable homeowners through unauthorized contract fraud.”Florida is a legal and order hub under Governor DeSantis, and under his leadership, DBPR continues to work with state and local law enforcement partners to hold bad actors accountable,” said DBPR Executive Director…

I accompany Laura Bell Bundy on a commute from rural New Jersey to New York City. Well, physically – we’re on the phone – but that makes me feel like I’m there.”Sorry, I cried out to someone and gave them a finger,” Bundy says cheerfully as our conversation is temporarily interrupted by an explosion from her corner. Message there: Don’t get in her way.Bundy has been out since her preteen years, winning a spot in New York’s “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” at the age of nine, and has since appeared on Off-Broadway in the world premiere of Canty “Russian.” 11-year-old…

When the elimination of federal work hit the National Marine and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service on Thursday, scientists and environmental advocates denounced the cuts, saying they could cause real harm to Americans.The full scope of the layoffs across NOAA was not immediately clear, but Democrats said hundreds of scientists and experts were notified of terminated employment. NOAA includes the National Hurricane Centre and the Tsunami Warning Centre – is the latest in federal agencies aimed at reducing government efficiency through Elon Musk.”The fake mask missions bring important programs to halting screeches,” U.S. Rep. D-Calif, a ranking member…

The brothers, who hold double US and British citizenship, were allowed to travel after Romanian authorities relaxed movement restrictions.Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrived in Florida on Thursday, marking their first return to the United States since being charged with human trafficking in Romania.Tates arrived at Fort Lauderdale Airport around noon.The brothers, who hold double US citizenship, were given permission to travel after Romanian authorities eased restrictions on their movement.Their trip to the US follows a court ruling in December citing legal and procedural misconduct that prevented their case from proceeding to trial.However, the accusations against them remain active,…

Talahassee – Just a few months ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis and a Florida Republican lawmaker had a friendly term for his final two years in office.Or until this year’s fierce battle over immigration exposed the simmering tensions. DeSantis, the House Speaker and the Senate president say they have been great ever since.You will know for the next 60 days.This year’s legislative meeting, which begins Tuesday, is becoming one of the most unpredictable in years.Republican lawmakers feel encouraged. They hope to see more monitoring of DeSantis’ spending and more disclosure by his state agency.In recent years, priorities of legislative meetings have…