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Whether it’s contaminated waterways or clearing out habitat losses for Florida’s most vulnerable species, there’s an increasing list of environmental issues facing Florida’s latest elected leaders.Legislators led by the majority Republican House and Senate arrived in Tallahassee this week for the 2025 legislative meeting. There, potential environmental laws and annual funding will be analyzed, discussed and tweaked over the next 60 days.Will politicians enrich stronger land conservation in response to the management of Governor Ron Desantis, who is looking to build hotels and golf courses in state parks?What are lawmakers doing to make the coastline more resilient after a string…

Judge Sonia Sotomayor suggested that Mexico has not done enough to show that cancer makers have taken positive actions to cause fraud.The US Supreme Court appears to be skeptical of the Mexican debate on March 4th, and that gun manufacturers should face responsibility for the violence committed by the cartel.Several judicial officers asked questions that the Mexican lawsuit lacked information to alleging some of the gun companies’ misconduct.Samuel Alito and Amy Connie Barrett of Justice asked whether Mexico could name a red flag dealer who is allegedly part of the gun stream for illegal purposes.”You haven’t identified them that I…

Only 198 people were OK for the entire month after 1,961 restaurant inspections in Central Florida in February, according to Florida Business and Professional Regulation data.Brevard had the highest percentage of restaurants with 14.7% of violations during daily food inspections. Orange was second with 10.6%, Lake was 8.2% and Osceola was 8%.The Seminoles and Volsias were ranked at 7.7% and 6.6% near the bottom, respectively.In ’96, there were few restaurants in Orange County that were not infringed. Brevard came in second with 48, while Volusia was third with 19.BrevardAnchor Seafood and Chicken Ink, 1070 Clear Lake Road, CocoaArby’s, 920 N.…

“We need a beete dance and a clean break from China,” says Lead Lasner, Wyoming-based wealth manager.In any transaction, the devil is in detail. And the same goes for getting Tiktok.The US government, both in the Biden and Trump administrations, is concerned about the Chinese-based parent company, Baitedan, which is video platform, and is susceptible to Chinese Communist Party control and has called for a change in ownership.According to Wyoming entrepreneur Lead Lasner, when purchasing Tiktok, which includes around 2 billion users, including an estimated 170 million Americans, the key is the algorithm. He offered a nearly $50 billion bite…

MIMS, Fla. (WFLA) – A runaway donkey runs for their money after discovering Florida deputies wandering near the interstate. Brevard County Councilman received several calls Monday about a horse running in the wild on I-95 near MIMS, the city north of Titusville. Vehicle sinks on Manasota Beach Boat Ramp after boat launch breaks down Scrutinizing the interstate, officials saw no animals in the loosest of the road. After digging deep into the nearby area, the deputies discovered it was not a horse, but a donkey hiding in some bushes. With the help of the marine units and Florida Highway Patrol,…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A man has been accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a Tiffany & Company Store in Orlando and engulfing evidence. On February 26, 32-year-old Jason Lawrence Grider impersonated someone representing Orlando’s magical players to access expensive gems, according to an arrest report from the Orlando Police Department. A cruise ship with 158 norovirus patient docks in Florida Police said Glider got out of the store with earrings totaling $769,500. The pair of 4.86 carat diamond earrings are 8.19 carat diamond earrings worth $160,000 and $609,500. He was also accused of…

Associated Press Economics Writer Paul WisemanWASHINGTON (AP) – Customs duties are currently in the news. Here’s what they are and what you need to know about them:Customs duties are taxes on importsCustoms duties are usually charged as a percentage of the price the buyer pays to the foreign seller. In the United States, customs duties are collected by customs and border security agents at 328 ports of entry nationwide.Customs fees vary in the US. For example, passenger cars usually have a 2.5% rating, while golf shoes are 6% rating. Tariffs can be lower in countries where the US has trade…

The president suggests that tariffs will compensate for America’s disadvantages.President Donald Trump said he warned Japanese and Chinese leaders against undervaluing their currency to gain unfair trade advantages.”I called… (Chinese leader) xi (Jinping), as I said to the Japanese leaders. The president signed an executive order at the White House on Monday at 10% to 20%, which would double tariffs on Chinese imports. He did not specify when these conversations took place.”It’s unfair to us, so you can’t do it. It’s very difficult to make a tractor (sweet) here when Japan, China and other places are killing currency. “So, all…

The annual event, Walt Disney World Circuit, will return to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins Wednesday.Now in its 30th year, the fest is known for its topiary and other greenery, but the theme park’s “outdoor kitchen” and its menu food is at the forefront.Development of food and drinks for Epcot’s four major festivals is a year-round process, with some ideas on the whiteboard limbo until the right moment and festival match, says Disney chefs and staff.Among the new kitchen/kiosks this year are yacht grabs and beach grabs in the Rose Garden area that connects the world’s…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man who bought a scratch-off ticket from Dollar Plus in Miami has given him a $5 million victory, according to the Florida lottery. Nathaniel Wrigley, 32, of Miami, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Limited scratch-off from the variety store at 13045 Southwest 88th Street. Scratch-off ticket worth $1 million for sale at Clearwater 7-Eleven Wrigley chose to receive the prize as a one-off, one-time payment of $3,960,000. The retailer has won a $10,000 bonus committee to sell victory tickets. Florida Lottery launched its Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game in September 2021. It features $5…