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Biden, Trump plan trips to the Mexico border Thursday
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday. Read More.
Florida Senate committee recommends multiple executive appointments
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections recommended a number of executive appointments Monday. Read More.
Majority Of Americans Support Building Border Wall For First Time In Monmouth Poll’s History
The majority of U.S. citizens now support building a border wall, according to a poll from Monmouth University released Monday. Read More.
Florida woman used spas as fronts for prostitution, officials say
A Miami woman was arrested Thursday on charges of running prostitution operations out of spas in three Broward cities. Read More.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills signs onto legislation abolishing the Department of Education
Florida Republican members of Congress are signing their names behind an effort to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Read More.
State economists: Rebooted gaming compact to give $344M boost to state coffers
Florida could net $4.4 billion over the next six years, if the courts continue to uphold the compact. Read More.
Budget conference: Chambers move closer on K-12 school funding, teacher pay hike differences remain
Florida lawmakers inched closer to an agreement on pre-K-12 schools funding, with the House coming to Senate spending levels for mental health and school security funding, but the chambers remain divided on how to boost teacher pay. Read More.
Major multi-agency operation targets suspected gang members in Riviera Beach
The Riviera Beach Police Department led a multi-agency effort to apprehend suspected gang members responsible for criminal activities in the city, the agency announced Saturday. Read More.
'Squad' member Jamaal Bowman under fire for fundraising with 'anti-Israel' Rashida Tlaib as he faces challenge from moderate
Embattled “Squad” member Rep. Jamaal Bowman is being roundly criticized by pro-Israel activists for forming a joint fundraising committee with Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Read More.
Part of a $2.5 million Singer Island beach restoration washed away, but refills are coming
Mother nature has played havoc with emergency dune restoration plans, already washing away more than 20,000 tons of sand deposited in Singer Island as part of a $2.5 million project. Read More.
Byron Donalds suggests he would support protections for IVF after Alabama ruling
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) suggested he would likely support protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments after former President Trump called on Alabama to preserve access to the treatment following a controversial court ruling that led to some medical facilities pausing the procedure. Read More.
Carnival Celebration crew pull 20 migrants to safety after spotting small vessel north of Cuba
A cruise ship crossed paths with a group of migrants on a dangerous open-water journey. Then the crew came to their rescue. Read More.
Hillsborough deputies find missing Missouri woman in human trafficking arrest
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who they say tricked a woman into a human trafficking operation. Read More.
Gov. DeSantis says he still wants social media to allow parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds
Gov. Ron DeSantis still hopes to see changes to a social media bill already passed by the Legislature. The legislation (HB 1) bars anyone under 16 from having a social media account on platforms with specified addictive features. Read More.
Palm Beach County home sales see higher prices in 2024 but market may be balancing
Mortgage rates increased for the third consecutive week as of Feb. 22 with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage hitting 6.9%, according to Freddie Mac. Read More.
