Sixteen days into the ‘hush money’ trial of former President Trump and the ‘star witness’ Michael Cohen taking the stand, New York DA Alvin Bragg has yet to reveal a crime. The bombshell we have all been waiting on doesn’t appear to materialize. In the…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Pushes To Stop Human Trafficking In The State, Support Survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday additional actions in Florida to stop human trafficking. The governor will approve $4.9 million in the 2024–2025 budget to expand access to emergency beds for victims of human trafficking and provide additional support staff, as well as establish a…
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Debunking Biden’s “Greedflation” Claim: The Fed Reveals The True Drivers Of Inflation
As the US economy continues to grapple with persistently high inflation, President Biden has repeatedly blamed “corporate greed” as the primary culprit. The administration has accused companies of engaging in “greedflation” and “shrinkflation” – raising prices and reducing product sizes to maximize profits at the…
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3 ‘Queers For Palestine’ Members Arrested Briefly Blocking Traffic To Disney In Florida
A small group of anti-Israel protesters from a Florida chapter of Queers for Palestine briefly disrupted traffic heading to Walt Disney World in Orlando over the weekend. The protesters, clad in keffiyeh scarves, blocked the Disney exit of Interstate 4, accusing the entertainment giant of…
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Trump Leads Biden In Swing States Of Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, And Pennsylvania
Recent polls from The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Siena College indicate that former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in five key battleground states: Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Trump is also gaining ground among young and nonwhite voters.…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Expands Storm Emergency
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday added three counties to a state of emergency after tornadoes and thunderstorms Friday ripped through Tallahassee and other areas of North Florida. DeSantis added Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties to the emergency declaration. When initially issued Friday it…
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Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Files Suit Against Meta For Election Interference, Censorship
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and American Values 2024 (AV24) have filed a lawsuit alleging election interference against Mark Zuckerberg, Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook Operations, LLC, Instagram, LLC, and John Does. The lawsuit accuses Meta et. al. of violating Plaintiffs First Amendment rights, “civil…
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Warns Of Scams Following Tornadoes, Severe Weather
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about disaster scams and price gouging that may arise following tornadoes and severe weather in Northern Florida this past week. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 12 counties in Northern Florida as more than 180,000 Floridians…
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New Study Details Heat Risks For Workers After Florida Lawmakers Barred Protections
After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study cites “strong and robust evidence that excessive heat increases the frequency of injuries” to workers — with risks particularly in the South. The Workers Compensation Research Institute last week released the…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Pushes To Stop Human Trafficking In The State, Support Survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday additional actions in Florida to stop human trafficking. The governor will approve $4.9 million in the 2024–2025 budget to expand access to emergency beds for victims of human trafficking and provide additional support staff, as well as establish a…
Debunking Biden’s “Greedflation” Claim: The Fed Reveals The True Drivers Of Inflation
As the US economy continues to grapple with persistently high inflation, President Biden has repeatedly blamed “corporate greed” as the primary culprit. The administration has accused companies of engaging in “greedflation” and “shrinkflation” – raising prices and reducing product sizes to maximize profits at the…
Cops And Crime
3 ‘Queers For Palestine’ Members Arrested Briefly Blocking Traffic To Disney In Florida
A small group of anti-Israel protesters from a Florida chapter of Queers for Palestine briefly disrupted traffic heading to Walt Disney World in Orlando over the weekend. The protesters, clad in keffiyeh scarves, blocked the Disney exit of Interstate 4, accusing the entertainment giant of…
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 Ag Commissioner Issues Updated Emergency Rule For Livestock And Avian Influenza
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-6, updating specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The emergency rule builds upon previously issued safety protocols, policies and guidance, and…
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…
Politics
Debunking Biden’s “Greedflation” Claim: The Fed Reveals The True Drivers Of Inflation
As the US economy continues to grapple with persistently high inflation, President Biden has repeatedly blamed “corporate greed” as the primary culprit. The administration has accused companies of engaging in “greedflation” and “shrinkflation” – raising prices and reducing product sizes to maximize profits at the…
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…