When consumers go to the grocery store, they want their produce, including broccoli, to look, feel and taste fresh. This desire compels University of Florida scientist Tie Liu to study ways to keep vegetables fresh. In newly published research, Liu and his colleagues studied the…
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Judge In Trump’s Florida Docs Case To Hear Arguments That The Case Be Tossed
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to argue that the South Florida case involving Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified materials should be dismissed because the chief prosecutor was not appointed in accordance with the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing Trump’s…
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Judge In Trump’s Florida Docs Case To Hear Arguments That The Case Be Tossed
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to argue that the South Florida case involving Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified materials should be dismissed because the chief prosecutor was not appointed in accordance with the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing Trump’s…
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Slams Biden For Making The American Dream Out Of Reach For Most
President Joe Biden has often boasted that his policies have made housing more affordable, even as home sales drop amid record-high prices, increasing inflation, and elevated interest rates. The National Association of Realtors reported last month that in March, the median price for an existing…
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Florida Senate Leader Backs Rep. Randy Fine
In the second similar endorsement in recent days, incoming Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, on Monday backed Rep. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, in a primary contest for an open Senate seat. Fine faces two other Republicans and a Democrat seeking to replace term-limited Sen. Debbie…
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Safeguarding America’s Drinking Water: EPA’s Action Against Cybersecurity Threats
The security and resilience of our nation’s water infrastructure have never been more critical. In recent years, the frequency and severity of cyberattacks targeting community drinking water systems have escalated to alarming levels, posing grave threats to public health and safety. Recognizing the urgency of…
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Port Charlotte Man Shot And Killed At North Jetty Park In Nokomis
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shooting at the North Jetty Park at 100 Casey Key Rd. in Nokomis Sunday evening at approximately 7:16 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found one deceased victim, identified as 25-year-old Octavius Cornelius Lee Cummings…
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FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg Resigns Amid Workplace Culture Scandal
Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), has announced his resignation from the agency. This decision comes on the heels of a scathing report that unveiled a widespread culture of sexual harassment, discrimination, and interpersonal misconduct within the organization. As the…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Reinstates Sumter County Commissioner After Conviction Overturned
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reinstated a suspended Sumter County commissioner whose conviction on a perjury charge was overturned by an appeals court last year. DeSantis issued an executive order Friday reinstating Oren Miller, who filed a lawsuit in January in Leon County Circuit Court…
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Unraveling The Truth: How U.S. Taxpayer Funds Benefit The Taliban-Controlled Government In Afghanistan
The collapse of the Afghan government in August 2021 and the Taliban’s return to power have presented the United States with a complex and challenging situation. As the largest international donor supporting the Afghan people, the U.S. government has continued to provide substantial humanitarian and…
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U.S. Forest Service Grants Aim To Curb Florida Wildfire Threats
The U.S. Forest Service said this week that $250,000 in federal funding was given to each of Jacksonville and Sarasota County as part of efforts to protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure from wildfires. Under the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant program, 158 local governments nationwide,…
Politics
Judge In Trump’s Florida Docs Case To Hear Arguments That The Case Be Tossed
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to argue that the South Florida case involving Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified materials should be dismissed because the chief prosecutor was not appointed in accordance with the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing Trump’s…
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Florida Man Wins $1 Million On $5 Lottery Scratch-Off From Publix In Winter Haven
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Carlos Cole, Sr., 53, of Winter Haven, claimed a $1 million top prize from the SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Cole chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,000.00. Cole purchased his…
Georgia Woman Wins Whopping $2 Million On Florida Lottery Monopoly Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced Thursday that Lavoncis Armstrong, 64, of Riverdale, Georgia, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Armstrong chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,597,848.00. Armstrong purchased…
Florida Lottery Announces New Lineup Of Games For Grouper And Grouper Super Sampler
The Florida Lottery revealed Tuesday an enhanced series of games accompanying every GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler package play purchase. With these new games, players now have increased opportunities to win big while spending less! Unlock incredible value with each GROUPER package play, receiving $6…
Job News
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Substitute School Crossing Guards Across Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute crossing guards this year. Substitute school crossing guards are needed in the following areas: Lakeland, Fort Meade, Bartow, Highland City, Lake Wales…
Florida Jobless Claims Decline
Florida last week saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims, though company notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated 5,680 unemployment applications were filed in Florida during the week ending…