The Department of Defense(DOD) has issued formal orders to all 1,000 combat troops to withdraw from Niger, a war-torn African country that has become increasingly hostile to the American presence in the region, Politico reported on Friday. Niger, ruled by a junta-backed regime, had made…
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Florida AG Ashley Moody Activates Price Gouging Hotline Following Tornadoes
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is activating Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for the North Florida tornadoes. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Baker, Columbia, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and…
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Chinese Billionaire Convicted Of Illegal Campaign Donations Gets Time Served, Leaves US
A federal court sentenced a Chinese billionaire convicted in an illegal political donation scheme to time served, with the billionaire leaving the country shortly after the fact. Hui Qin, a Chinese entertainment magnate who ran the Hong Kong-based firm SMI Culture, was sentenced to seven…
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Former Federal Prosecutor Predicts On MSNBC That Michael Cohen Won’t Be Last Witness In Trump Trial
Former federal prosecutor Jon Sale forecasted on Friday that former President Donald Trump’s previous attorney Michael Cohen is not going to be the final witness against him because he will not be “good.” Trump faces 34 felony counts of allegedly falsifying business documents in relation to reimbursing…
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Stage Is Set For Alvin Bragg’s Star Witness—An Admitted Liar—To Take The Stand Against Trump
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team called five witnesses and concluded a significant portion of their case Friday, clearing the way for Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen — an admitted liar — to take the stand. Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass told the judge they would…
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CNN Legal Analysts Set Correspondent Straight When She Tries To Defend Trump Judge For Mistrial Ruling
Two CNN legal analysts informed a network correspondent that Judge Juan Merchan’s mistrial denial ruling was not fair to former President Donald Trump’s defense. Merchan denied Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche’s motion for a mistrial Tuesday after porn star Stormy Daniels’ testimony, which he claimed was “unduly prejudicial,”…
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Vulnerable Dems Voted To Boot George Santos. It’s A Different Story When Texas Democrat Indicted For Bribery
Numerous swing district Democratic House members won’t say whether they’d vote to expel recently indicted Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar after having voted to oust indicted Republican New York Rep. George Santos just months ago. The Department of Justice indicted Cuellar and his wife on May 3…
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Domestic Violence Incident Leads To Man Shooting Woman In Wesley Chapel Home
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Marquette Ave. area of Wesley Chapel around 7:30 p.m. Deputies say preliminary information indicates an adult man shot an adult woman inside a residence after getting into an altercation.…
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Florida Man Who Shipped Mexican Cartel Drugs In Tires To Tampa And Orlando, Convicted
TAMPA, Fla. – Enock Edouard, 37, Tampa, has been found guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal contempt, following a bench trial. Edouard faces a minimum…
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Hillsborough County Sheriff: Missing 17-Year-Old Brittany Hernandez Located Safe
GIBSONTON, Fla. – Brittany Hernandez has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies were searching for the missing teen who was last seen in Gibsonton. Read: Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead From Shooting In Lithia Deputies…
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Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead From Shooting In Lithia
LITHIA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in Lithia. According to investigators, at 9:41 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the 5500 block of Kinglethill Drive. When deputies arrived, they located an adult male…
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US To Withdrawal 1,000 Troops From Hostile African Nation After Negotiations With Regime Fail
The Department of Defense(DOD) has issued formal orders to all 1,000 combat troops to withdraw from Niger, a war-torn African country that has become increasingly hostile to the American presence in the region, Politico reported on Friday. Niger, ruled by a junta-backed regime, had made…
Florida AG Ashley Moody Activates Price Gouging Hotline Following Tornadoes
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is activating Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for the North Florida tornadoes. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Baker, Columbia, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and…
Cops And Crime
Chinese Billionaire Convicted Of Illegal Campaign Donations Gets Time Served, Leaves US
A federal court sentenced a Chinese billionaire convicted in an illegal political donation scheme to time served, with the billionaire leaving the country shortly after the fact. Hui Qin, a Chinese entertainment magnate who ran the Hong Kong-based firm SMI Culture, was sentenced to seven…
Florida Man Who Shipped Mexican Cartel Drugs In Tires To Tampa And Orlando, Convicted
TAMPA, Fla. – Enock Edouard, 37, Tampa, has been found guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal contempt, following a bench trial. Edouard faces a minimum…
Cold Case
Hillsborough County Sheriff: Missing 17-Year-Old Brittany Hernandez Located Safe
GIBSONTON, Fla. – Brittany Hernandez has been located and is safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies were searching for the missing teen who was last seen in Gibsonton. Read: Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead From Shooting In Lithia Deputies…
Florida Agriculture
Florida Citrus Industry Continues To Feel The Squeeze
Bruises continue to be inflicted on Florida’s citrus industry, as the forecast for the nearly concluded growing season dropped further Friday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an updated production forecast that was 5.6 percent below projections released in April. Meanwhile, a decades-old citrus association…
UF/IFAS Researchers Work To Make Beer Hops A Florida Crop
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients, a vital ingredient – hops – is not readily available within the Sunshine State. A University of Florida study currently underway, however, may help pave the way for a robust crop…
Politics
US To Withdrawal 1,000 Troops From Hostile African Nation After Negotiations With Regime Fail
The Department of Defense(DOD) has issued formal orders to all 1,000 combat troops to withdraw from Niger, a war-torn African country that has become increasingly hostile to the American presence in the region, Politico reported on Friday. Niger, ruled by a junta-backed regime, had made…
Lottery
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
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…
Jobless Rate In Florida Inches Up
Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in…