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Jan 16, 2025 · Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who recently assumed the role of Secretary of State under President Donald Trump’s administration. Moody, a seasoned prosecutor, circuit court judge, and two-term attorney ...

2 days ago · Governor Ron DeSantis has sharply criticized Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature after their response to his call for a special session to address illegal immigration and support President Donald Trump’s deportation program. DeSantis accused lawmakers of watering down his proposals and ...

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Jan 10, 2025 · Red tide continues to plague Florida’s Gulf Coast, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in multiple counties. Over the past week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has observed K. brevis in 86 samples collected from the Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations, exceeding 100,000 cells per liter, were found in 22 samples, primarily in ...

Dec 4, 2024 · U.S. Representative Greg Steube’s (R-Fla.) landmark legislation, H.R. 5863 The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, has passed the U.S. Senate, bringing long-awaited tax relief to millions of Americans affected by hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and the Ohio train derailment. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for final approval. The legislation, which has been years in ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Authorities and family are concerned for Adelana’s well-being, as he left home without his medication or cell phone. Adding to their worry, Adelana is grieving the recent loss of his 16-year-old brother, Eniola, who passed away on November 17th.

Dec 29, 2024 · In a surprising turn of events, discount retailer Big Lots has announced a new deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after a previous acquisition attempt fell through. The company, which filed for bankruptcy in September, had recently announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores after a deal with private equity firm Nexus Capital Management collapsed.

Jan 4, 2025 · HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A semi-truck fire caused significant traffic delays on I-75 in Riverview earlier today. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the incident near the Big Bend Road exit (mile marker 246) after the truck driver reported that his vehicle had caught fire. The driver had pulled over due to a flat tire when the fire started.