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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates To 16-year High
TFP File Photo (Unsplash)
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it was raising short-term borrowing rates another 0.25%, bringing the rates [...]
Florida Lawmakers Target Campus ‘DEI’ Efforts
University Of South Florida (TFP File Photo)
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies target “woke” ideology, the Florida House on Wednesday gave final [...]
Major Immigration Changes Heading To Florida Governor DeSantis
TFP File Photo
As he opened the 2023 legislative session nearly two months ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted illegal immigration.
“We mus [...]
Florida Lawmakers Poised To Expand Parental Rights Law
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis at signing the “Parental Rights in Education” Bill (TFP Photo)
The Florida Senate is on the cusp of passing a [...]
Mother, 3 Children Found Murdered In Lake Wales Apartment, Police Identify Suspect
Al Joseph Stenson, Source: LWPD
LAKE WALES, Fla. - A mother and three children have been found murdered in their Lake Wales apartment, and police [...]
Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill Blocking Tracking Codes On Credit Card Gun Sales
Source: TFP File Photo
A bill that would prevent credit-card companies from using a code that could help track firearm and ammunition sales is hea [...]
Florida Lawmakers Sign Off On Shielding Travel Records
TFP File Photo
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will get to decide if his travel records, and those of other state leaders, will be concealed from the pu [...]
Man Found Dead In Tampa Apartment By Maintenance Worker
Breaking News From The Free Press
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide at the Beck Apartments, located at 8801 Hi [...]
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Battle 3-Alarm Warehouse Fire In Riverview
Source: HCSO
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue on scene battling 3-alarm warehouse fire Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is on the [...]
Inspections On Track For Disney Monorail In Florida
Disney Monorail (TFP File)
The Florida Senate on Tuesday backed a measure that would lead to state oversight of Walt Disney World’s monorail syste [...]