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Redlight Redlight, a true venue in the Orlando craft beer scene, celebrates a big 2-O. How to mark an opportunity? 20th anniversary party to finish them all: Sunday (March 9th), starting at noon.The doors are open for the first time at 11am, so patrons are ready for the long distance day filled with live music, a special menu from Chef Jestantaro, and of course plenty of delicious beers.”Incredible” probably isn’t a stretchy phrase that describes the feeling of Brent Hernandez, the owner, who started Redlight with two friends when he was still in his 20s.Chef Jestantaro’s Red Light Red Light…

The Cyclone centre is expected to cross the coast on the morning of March 8th, with southeastern Queensland and north NSW already feeling the effect. The $15 million Community Recovery Fund, jointly supported by the Albanese and Minns governments, was established to help the NSW Council recover from the effects of Cyclone Alfred.Designed for immediate cyclone aid, the fund offers a council of up to $1 million to help assess and deal with damages.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the importance of being prepared.”We are currently providing assistance, but we also have this future support for standby. If we need immediate…

Peter Dyga, president and CEO of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter, says problems are rising in the state for skilled workers as Florida is projected to require 100,000 new construction workers by 2026 to meet Florida’s booming and population growth.”We are trying to achieve this through a program called “Construction Apprentice.”Florida’s registered apprenticeship program offers hands-on training combined with classroom education in high-demand transactions such as construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work. This is a unique program because apprentices need to be hired to enter the program. They benefit employers and apprentices.ABC says so far it has been a success…

California money would have prepared teachers for positions in rural and urban schools. Without funding, teacher shortages will increase, Ag Bonta said.California led the Multinational Coalition to file a new lawsuit against the Trump administration on March 6th over the cancellation of millions of dollars in teacher preparation grants.”When it comes to our children and teachers… they’re withholding this fund, Attorney General Rob Bonta told reporters Thursday. “This money should flow to avoid a catastrophe.”In action Thursday, California joined Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York and Wisconsin, filed in the Massachusetts U.S. District Court.The lawsuit alleges that the…

Most mask respondents say they prefer “an hour later.” The clock will move forward on Sunday.Elon Musk has rekindled debates on daylight savings as most of the country is set to “Spring Forward” this weekend.On Wednesday night, Musk conducted a poll on social media platform X to gain insight into how Americans feel about time change.“If the change in daylight savings time is cancelled, then one hour before (or) after (or) Musk asked his followers in the poll that ended Thursday afternoon.Over 1.3 million X users joined Musk’s Survey. A poll that ended Thursday afternoon showed that 58.1% voted “an…

The cost-cutting measures come after Trump confirms the contract and signs an order asking the agency to reduce wasteful spending.Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of leases for multiple Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sites across the country as part of an initiative to reduce federal costs.According to a March 5 renewal from Doge, 748 real estate leases have ended, totaling over 9.5 million square feet, bringing about approximately $468 million in lease savings.This includes ending leases at 30 FDA locations, with annual lease costs exceeding $8.62 million. According to Doge, lease cancellations save more than $29.61 million. This…

The Ballarat teenager reportedly went into the airport grounds by raw through a hole in a security fence.The teenager was charged after working with police and attempting to board a plane with a firearm before being arrested.The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 6th at an airport near Geelong, Victoria.Police reporters say the 17-year-old Ballarat, who was reportedly rushed through a hole in a security fence before heading to the Jetstar aircraft heading to Sydney.The flight carried around 150 passengers at the time, but no injuries were reported.Police allegedly found two bags and a vehicle belonging to the boy.…

Michelin star chef Michael Colantes brings his handroll brand to I-drive.Icon Park will serve as the second location for Sushi Saint, the popular Creative Village Temaki concept of Collantes, and is set to open this spring.”I’m excited to be in the I-drive area,” Collantes said. “This is a new district for us and a great way to showcase the talents of our local chefs here.”The new Sushi Saint’s Place offers some favourites from the original location, but there are also exclusive menu items. (Courtesy Fernando Delgado)The 3,000-square-foot restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating for 150 guests.Colant, who won a…

Dr. Marty McCurry, a candidate who leads the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), appeared on the Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Committee (Help) during a predominantly heartfelt confirmation hearing on March 6.Surgeons and researchers at Johns Hopkins University have submitted numerous questions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on topics ranging from the safety of abortion medications and seed oils to flu vaccines and information transparency.The FDA is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Like Kennedy, McCurry has criticised the Covid-19 orders for many years, advocating for the removal of…

By Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsNEW YORK (AP) – A 40-day boycott, which calls for supporters to give up shopping at the company’s stores during Lenten, has protested a discount retailer’s decision to end some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Rev. Jamal Bryant, senior pastor at the new Baptist Church of Baptist Church near Atlanta, organized “Target Fast” (first day of Lent), which began Wednesday, as well as other faiths and civil rights leaders. A website for participants pointed out the exploitation of Black Americans and described the boycott as a “spiritual act of resistance.”Read the message about Target Fast.org: “This is…