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I was racking my brain the other day trying to figure out what priorities Hillsborough County should advance in its next legislative session. Then the county commissioners beat me to the ground. “Let’s increase government secrets.”The Hillsborough County Commission last week unanimously approved the legislative agenda for the 2025 session, which begins March 4. As before, the wish list includes the usual things, from expensive road and sewer projects to measures to uphold national rules. As a guiding document, the agenda is mundane, barebones, and fairly predictable. But Commissioner Donna Cameron Cepeda added an odd priority: “I support legislation to…

BUNNELL, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida woman who was pulled over for speeding admitted to having a bag of marijuana in her body, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. At 1:30 a.m. Monday, a deputy spotted a vehicle traveling 130 mph in a 60 mph zone on SR-11. The vehicle had been flagged because the owner had a suspended license and a history of fleeing from law enforcement. Florida police officer accidentally shoots man with his own gun The deputy issued a stop stick and stopped the vehicle, and the driver pulled over to the side of the highway.…

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. (WFLA) — After spending nearly 49 years on death row, convicted mass murderer Tommy Zeigler could soon win his freedom. Defense attorney Terry Hadley has represented Zeigler since the night of the Winter Garden murder on Christmas Eve, 1975. Now, the latest DNA analysis results have prompted Hadley to seek a new trial. Florida man pardoned on January 6th arrested on firearms charges “We believe the evidence that Tommy Zeigler is innocent is very conclusive,” Hadley told NBC affiliate WESH. The complaint, filed Friday and obtained by WESH, cites the “absence of family blood stains on Zeigler’s…

(The Hill) – On Tuesday, Daniel Ball’s lawsuit related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol was formally dismissed after he received a full pardon from President Trump. But by Wednesday, Ball was arrested again on pending federal firearms charges. A Florida man is the first to face additional legal trouble after a sweeping pardon was granted to those who rioted at the Capitol as lawmakers sought to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. They are believed to be participants in the January 6 riot. His arrest warrant is also the first to be publicly filed…

While northern states are experiencing heavy snowstorms and severe snowstorms, Florida’s mild winter temperatures usher in the season for outdoor festivals and community events.This weekend, furry friends are welcome at Lew Gardens, Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis, with a Saturday “Dog Day” event. It’s also the 2025 Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Otter Fest on Wekiva Island, a celebration of wine and craft beer.Other events include the Orange City Manatee Festival, Apopka International Winter Orchid Festival, and the VW Show at Henry’s Depot in Sanford.Here’s how to enjoy your time outdoors in Central Florida this…

A 36-year-old New York City man has been arrested in connection with the fatal beating of two homeless people in downtown Miami early Thursday morning, police said Friday, and the county’s Homeless Agency director has issued a statement to law enforcement in connection with the attack. called for an investigation. Hate crime.Here’s what happened, according to Miami Police.At approximately 5:45 a.m., Miami Police responded to a report of a man armed with a stick assaulting people in the area of ​​North Miami Avenue and Northwest 6th Street. The man, later identified as Brenton Clark, 36, was arrested after a brief…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida police officer has lost his job after accidentally firing his gun at a man during a traffic stop. On December 13, 2024, a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer stopped a vehicle for running a red light. Two other officers responded to the traffic stop, including one identified as M. Cardwell. Florida man who recently joined the company shoots co-worker in the head and dies: affidavit The car’s steering column was damaged and officers suspect the vehicle may have been stolen. Officials said the driver was cooperative and said he had a gun on his person.…

The federal immigration agency plans to cut about 3,300 jobs over the next three years.In a joint statement released Monday, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Employment and Immigration Union of Canada said Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did not say who would be affected by the cuts.The union said further information was expected to be released in mid-February, but the cuts were brought up at a union management meeting before staff were notified. Both unions are calling on the government to reduce outsourcing rather than layoffs.In an internal memo obtained by The Canadian Press, IRCC Deputy…

Welcome to our live blog. USA TODAY Network – Florida covers the Florida connection during President Trump’s inauguration in Washington, DC.From notable figures to celebrations to the controversial policies of the first day, we highlight Floridians and the impact this historic day had on the Sunshine State.Check back here throughout the day to follow the glitz and politics, share important insights, and follow our footsteps in Florida’s capital.Other coverage: Fact-checking the presidential inauguration: Analysis of Trump and the claims about him Florida officials begin arriving at the Capitol10:35 a.m. – Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Sen. Marco Rubio…

By Sarah Lassner, NerdWalletLast year was a year of dramatic presidential elections and economic conditions that looked good on paper, but didn’t feel that way to many Americans. Here’s what your credit cards and debt will look like in 2024. Interest rates have started to drop, but credit card APRs still haven’t kept up. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times toward the end of 2024, but it took several months for the average credit card interest rate to follow suit and drop slightly below the average rate. record height. Debts and arrears have increased, but the situation may…