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US Attorneys: Florida man, Two Area Women Enter Pleas in Sexual Exploitation of Minors
A man from Florida and two women, one from Martinsburg West Virginia and the other from Hagerstown, Maryland, have appeared in federal court on sexual exploitation of minors charges. Read More.
School District of Palm Beach County choice applications available starting Wednesday
335 programs offered throughout district Read More.
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Treasury to Purchase Additional $120 Million in Israel Bonds
Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the Florida Treasury will invest an additional $120 million in Israel bonds. Read More.
This Florida school district banned cellphones. Here’s what happened
One afternoon in late September, hundreds of students at Timber Creek High School in Orlando poured into the campus’s sprawling central courtyard to hang out and eat lunch. For members of an extremely online generation, their activities were decidedly analog. Read More.
Palm Beach County insurance agent accused of insurance fraud
A western Boca Raton man is behind bars Tuesday facing some serious charges of insurance fraud. Read More.
Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz Introduce Bill to Reduce U.S. Dependency on China for Medical Supplies
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., brought out a bill to “combat America’s dependence on China for pharmaceuticals and to address associated supply chain risks that lead to shortages of critical drugs” that U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., will champion in the U.S. House. Read More.
Poll: Ron DeSantis fades into second place tie in Iowa, 27 points behind Donald Trump
Nikki Haley's surge threatens the Florida Governor's standing in the Hawkeye State. Read More.
House Republicans Probe DC Attorney General's 'Politically Motivated' Scrutiny of Conservative Group
House Republicans launched an investigation into the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia over its "politically motivated" scrutiny of a conservative nonprofit network, members announced Monday. Read More.
DeSantis Slams Biden For Charging Americans Evacuees From Israel While Paying To Fly Illegal Immigrants
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida criticized President Joe Biden during a speech Friday for charging Americans for their evacuation of Israel while his administration pays to transport illegal immigrants across the United States. Read More.
Human Trafficking Sting Yields 6 New Arrests: Manatee County Sheriff
Ongoing undercover human trafficking sting, Operation Refuge, led to six arrests of men trying to meet minors for sex, Manatee sheriff said. Read More.
Florida lawmakers eye school voucher demand
Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state’s school-voucher program that serves students with special needs. Read More.
You’re probably middle class if you’re a single millennial or boomer, living in Florida and making $45,000 to $145,000 per year
H&R Block’s chief tax officer Kathy Pickering says millennials and boomers “have drastically different views of the world,” but not about money. Read More.
New school mapping grants bring the wisdom of the battlefield to school emergencies
Legislation made $14 million available for schools to get grants that would make it easier for first responders to navigate school corridors in an emergency. Read More.
Man shot dead in West Palm parking lot altercation
The shooting occurred just after 7 a.m. in a parking lot in suburban West Palm Beach, the sheriff's office said. Read More.
Florida special session in November will focus on insurance rates
Lawmakers will look into hurricane recovery and resilience during next month’s special legislative session. Read More.
