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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…

My hometown of High Springs, with a population of just over 5,000 people, is bordered by many other small cities (Alachua, Micanopy, Hawthorne, Newberry, Fort White), but only Gainesville can be considered a proper city. is. The same goes for other Florida municipalities, with nearly half of Florida’s municipalities having fewer than 5,000 residents.david vaina (Invading sea)Because national and state political powers are (so far) reluctant to pass continent-wide and peninsula-wide legislation and implement policies to address climate change, mayors, counties in these sparsely populated areas Commissioners and city council members have an opportunity to collaborate. Let’s engage Florida’s strong…

“Good job by Nosey (Thomas Nosek),” Balinski said of the screen that cleared the way for the strike. “If you score it past the goaltender, that’s it. … That was huge. We changed our game a little bit in the third period and started a little different. That led us to the win. .” Bobrovsky was solid between the pipes, finishing with 28 saves. Between the second and third periods, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner stopped all 18 shots he faced. “He was great,” Bennett said of the veteran netminder. “As usual, he’s been consistent. He made some big saves…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A recently hired Florida man shot and killed two co-workers last week, killing one, according to an affidavit. On January 17, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to Coastal Metal, located at 9040 Belvedere Road, after a 911 caller reported the gunman was a new employee who had shot a co-worker. Repeat traffic violator with six active warrants leads officers on 100 mph chase on Interstate 4 Colby Daniel Edwards, 21, of West Palm Beach, was found pinned down by another employee inside a welding station inside the warehouse. One victim was found…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Snow plows were out Tuesday night and Wednesday morning clearing roads as record-breaking snow was likely to be declared, a rare sight in the Sunshine State. “Yes, Florida has snowplows,” said a post by X from the Florida Department of Transportation. “But we also have well-trained and dedicated FDOT snow removal crews working around the clock to clear critical sections of the state highway system and keep them safe to drive on.” Historic Deep South snow: The science behind it Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has more than 10 snow plows ready to respond to…