ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police officers arrested David Person, 67, for charges involving a violent sexual assault from 2017. Police say on September 14th, 2017, Person approached the victim from behind and struck her with a closed fist, knocking her unconscious. He then…
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Florida Citizens Property Insurance Nears 1.2M Policies
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. ended last week with nearly 1.2 million policies, though some customers could be headed to private insurers. Citizens had 1,196,736 policies on Friday, up from 1,191,940 a week earlier and 1,186,116 policies two weeks earlier, according to data posted…
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Georgia Woman, Former DEI Manager At Facebook And Nike, Sentenced In $5 Million Fraud Case
The former diversity program manager at Facebook and Nike has been sentenced to more than five years for stealing more than $5 million based on an elaborate scheme involving fraudulent vendors, fictitious paperwork, and cash kickbacks. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, 38, of Marietta, Georgia, was sentenced by…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Stripper Age Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that includes preventing strippers under age 21 from working in adult entertainment establishments. DeSantis said the bill will protect “very vulnerable individuals that are being exploited in our state.” The bill deals with human trafficking issues.…
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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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Sports
Cops And Crime
Georgia Woman, Former DEI Manager At Facebook And Nike, Sentenced In $5 Million Fraud Case
The former diversity program manager at Facebook and Nike has been sentenced to more than five years for stealing more than $5 million based on an elaborate scheme involving fraudulent vendors, fictitious paperwork, and cash kickbacks. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, 38, of Marietta, Georgia, was sentenced by…
Cold Case
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
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Stripper Age Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that includes preventing strippers under age 21 from working in adult entertainment establishments. DeSantis said the bill will protect “very vulnerable individuals that are being exploited in our state.” The bill deals with human trafficking issues.…
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…