Florida’s High-Speed Brightline Cuts 2024 Ridership Projections Again: Three months after Florida’s high-speed rail system, Brightline, disclosed a 21% decline ...
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Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 discount stores: Dollar Tree bought struggling Family Dollar in 2015 for $8.5 billion.
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Trump Documents Raid at Mar-a-Lago Sparked Protest From FBI Employees: New FOIA documents reveal raw hostility inside FBI after Trump search
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Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees: Trevor Story, Connor Wong and Rafael Devers hit home runs during a nine-run first inning as ...
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Arthur Jay is closing the doors of Jay’s Fabric Center, the St. Petersburg business he’s run since 1970.
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Florida mother missing for days found alive in shipping container, banging on locked door
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MicroStrategy Purchases Another 12,000 Bitcoin for $822 Million: MicroStrategy Inc. bought another 12,000 Bitcoin for $821.7 million, the second-largest purchase ...
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US Home Insurance, Real Estate Markets Teeter on Financial Crisis: “Last resort” state home insurance programs are taking on trillions of dollars in risk as ...
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Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest: Keston Hiura hit a grand slam and Buddy Kennedy followed with a solo blast to highlight a seven-run sixth ...
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Spring training roundup: Yankees clip Jays in game of rallies: J.C. Escarra blasted a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to lift the host New ...
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Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit: Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from ...
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DeSantis faces pushback in Florida as voters tire of war on woke: Conservative lawmakers in Florida rejected a host of new culture war proposals ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/09/desantis-florida-woke-culture-wars-legislature/
Quick Glance: DeSantis faces resistance in Florida
- A bill banning rainbow flags from public buildings in Florida faces quick legislative failure despite the governor's support.
- Florida has firmly positioned itself as a cultural battleground, but there is a growing pushback.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encountering increasing resistance as voters grow weary of culture wars.
- DeSantis is met with declining support and a shifting political landscape in Florida.
What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
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Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Elon Musk reportedly met with Donald Trump in Florida: Elon Musk and Donald Trump met on Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the New York Times.
cnbc.com/2024/03/05/elon-musk-reportedly-met-with-donald-trump-in-florida.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk sued for Unpaid Severance
- Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from former Twitter executives alleging he owes them over $128 million in unpaid severance.
- The lawsuit filed by the four executives aims to portray Musk as someone who avoids settling his liabilities and mistreats his employees.
- According to the lawsuit, Musk attempted to evade payment of the owed millions to the executives by disregarding the severance plans outlining compensation in case of unjustified terminations.
- The lawsuit seeks to depict a negative image of Mr. Musk, accusing him of failing to settle debts and mistreating his staff.
Homebuyers Get More Options as Steep Prices Lure Holdout Sellers: More owners are deciding to list their properties, an early sign that the mortgage ‘lock-in ...
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U.S. intelligence officials warn of global security threats during Senate hearing - UPI.com
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Commentary: Thank you, Gov. DeSantis, for protecting parents’ rights: A bill that would have set a strict age limit on social media was vetoed by the governor ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/commentary-thank-you-gov-desantis-for-protecting-parents-rights/
Hundreds of homes may replace part of huge Silicon Valley tech campus: Several hundred homes could be built on a large chunk of a huge tech campus in the South ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/18/south-bay-santa-clara-house-home-affordable-tech-build-oracle-economy/
NYU freshman spending $10K to travel to Florida each weekend for 6-month internship
nypost.com/2024/03/11/business/nyu-freshman-spending-10k-to-travel-to-florida-each-weekend-for-6-month-internship/
Black college athletes can send a message to Ron DeSantis by staying away: If Florida schools and universities don’t value inclusion, Black athletes should take ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/11/florida-gators-dei-ron-desantis/
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
GM and Lexis Nexis class action: Romeo Chicco filed the complaint, alleging unfair and deceptive car data collection, in the Southern District of Florida on ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/14/business/chicco-vs-gm-lexisnexis.html
How to Spend Your Tax Refund: Pay Debts, Save and Invest, Advisers Say: It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year – tax season.
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On This Day, March 10: Lee Boyd Malvo sentenced to life for D.C. sniper shootings - UPI.com
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Florida is seeing an increase in homelessness. A Republican bill could make it worse
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SUMMER: Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida (& vice versa) for only $198 roundtrip: Summer flights from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida for only $198 roundtrip with ...
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St. Petersburg’s Dairy Inn will be razed to build luxury townhomes: They’ll be priced between $1.2 million and $1.6 million.
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Simona Halep to return at Miami Open after ban reduced: Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will play at the Miami Open this month after her four-year doping ...
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Quick Glance: Simona Halep's Reduced Doping Ban
- Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep's four-year doping ban has been shortened to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- This ruling allows Romanian former world number one Halep, 32, to make an immediate comeback to tennis.
- While her case was partially upheld, Cas determined that Halep did not intentionally use roxadustat.
- Throughout, Halep maintained her innocence despite winning the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon in 2019.
Elon Musk reportedly met with Donald Trump in Florida: Elon Musk and Donald Trump met on Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the New York Times.
cnbc.com/2024/03/05/elon-musk-reportedly-met-with-donald-trump-in-florida.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Initiative to Eliminate Like and Retweet Counts on Twitter
- Musk plans to remove like, retweet, and favorite counts from X's main feed.
- Early user reactions to Musk's plan were mostly negative.
- Removing these metrics serves no business purpose and could impact engagement on the platform.
- Musk's move towards a structure similar to Threads may lead to potential boredom on the platform.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both score twice as Inter Miami routs Orlando City: Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both scored twice as Inter Miami cruised past ...
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Quick Glance: Messi and Suárez Shine in Inter Miami's Victory
- Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both scored twice as Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 5-0.
- Suárez stood out with two assists in addition to his brace.
- The win highlights Miami's potential to compete for the MLS Cup this season.
- Messi and Suárez express confidence in the team's abilities, leading the Eastern Conference.
Visit the new Naples, a Florida travel treasure: Naples is only a two-hour drive from Miami, but is a luxurious retreat a world away on Florida’s southwest coast
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Spring training roundup: Orioles erupt early, fend off Rays: The Baltimore Orioles jumped out to an eight-run lead after two innings and held off the visiting ...
reuters.com/sports/spring-training-roundup-orioles-erupt-early-fend-off-rays-2024-03-12/
Decline in UWI enrolment for 2022-2023: Enrolment at The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, declined from 2022 to 2023, says Prof Rose-Marie Belle ...
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Billionaires Host Trump Fundraiser in Quest for Big Money Donors: Hedge fund manager John Paulson and the chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald Howard W ...
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Moment astronauts hug as they arrive at space station: The Endeavour spacecraft docked with the ISS after blasting off from Florida.
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Orlando, Florida to Colombian cities from only $252 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Orlando, Florida to Colombian cities from only $252 roundtrip with Copa ...
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Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
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‘My life has been a miracle’: Stetson’s Washington Garcia is on a mission — and Central Florida reaps the benefits
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/washington-garcia-stetson-university-music-school-dean/
Man accused of hate crime in Tampa dog park shooting to remain jailed until trial
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Places to avoid during spring break in Tampa Bay — and where to go instead: We have tips for quieter activities, too.
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A Publix restaurant? Supermarket just opened burrito bowl bars at new Florida stores
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Former President Donald Trump gave remarks over the Supreme Court's Ruling at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida ... Show more
"I think it's fair to say we all thought we were going to die."
The FAA is investigating a mechanical issue on a United Airlines flight that caused ... Show more
Messi out for Inter Miami vs. Montreal Sunday. Suarez, Busquets on bench. Alba starting
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USF students begin hunger strike, confront trustees over Israel-Hamas war: Officials say they won’t meet demands to change the university’s investment policies ...
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'I'm a proud cougar - I use a simple trick to get young men to fall at my feet': Former nurse turned social media star Jessika Rains, from southwest Florida ...
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‘Greatest first amendment sin’: appeals court condemns Florida’s Stop Woke Act: Three-judge panel blocks Ron DeSantis’s 2022 act banning employers from mandatory ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/05/florida-stop-woke-act-court-ruling-desantis
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
$117.5 billion state budget pumps up education spending: $117.5 billion state budget pumps up spending on education
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/117-5-billion-state-budget-pumps-up-education-cuts-tolls-for-some/
7 new nonstop flights coming to John Glenn Columbus this year: Here's where you can go
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A Publix restaurant? Supermarket just opened burrito bowl bars at new Florida stores
miamiherald.com/news/business/article286030896.html
Siesta Beach makes Tripadvisor’s top 10 beaches in the world: Tripadvisor names its 2024 travelers’ choice award for the “Best of the Best Beaches” — around the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/12/tripadvisors-top-10-beaches-in-the-world-include-some-spectacular-entries/
Golden Retriever Known to Eat Scraps at McDonald's Finds Forever Home: A dog who was found "filthy and emaciated" outside of a Florida McDonald's last year has ...
newsweek.com/golden-retriever-known-eat-scraps-mcdonalds-finds-forever-home-1875826
Ron DeSantis Celebrates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Settlement That Lets LGBTQ+ Issues Be Discussed In Classrooms
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Largely burnt up: debris from ISS junk fell into the sea off Florida: In Germany, the entry of a discarded ISS battery pack into the Earth's atmosphere is ...
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Quick Glance: ISS Debris to Miss Germany
- In March 2021, a set of retired nickel-hydrogen batteries was released from the ISS.
- Debris from a retired ISS battery pack may fall to Earth on Friday, with Germany unlikely to be affected.
- DLR calculations suggest the object will enter the atmosphere over North America.
- The object consists of a platform with battery packs, approximately the size of a car and weighing 2.6 tons.
Rent is driving inflation. But there’s something off in the data.: There’s a growing disconnect between what shows up in official reports and what’s happening on ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/03/rent-cpi-housing-fed/
SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA: A SpaceX rocket lifted off from Florida on Sunday night carrying a crew of three U.S ...
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FBI Tracked Donald Trump's Assistant, Court Filings Show: FBI agents obtained search warrants for Walt Nauta's Google location data and the location of his phone ...
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Non-stop from Tampa, Florida to San Diego (& vice versa) for only $192 roundtrip (Apr-May dates)
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How to Shop for a Hot Tub: This guide will help you plan out the purchase of the hot tub of your dreams.
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How Trump muscled his way to the Republican nomination: Some of the Republican Party's most influential donors gathered 16 months ago in Las Vegas to consider ...
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This Property Insurance Firm Just Saw EPS Grow 5,000% As Industry Stocks Rally: HCI Group reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue late ...
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Young people need to know all about our water | Letters to the editor: Now, more than ever, it is imperative that younger generations understand where our water ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/18/young-people-need-to-know-all-about-our-water-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis expected to sign newly passed social media restrictions for Florida kids
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Central Florida man among NASA’s newest astronauts known as ‘The Flies’: NASA's astronauts corps swelled with a new class of graduates Tuesday including one ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/debary-man-joins-nasas-new-astronaut-crew-known-as-the-flies/
Addressing climate change in Florida could leave manatees out in the cold: It’s a quintessential Tampa Bay image: Hundreds of manatees swimming beneath Tampa ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/12/addressing-climate-change-in-florida-could-leave-manatees-out-in-the-cold/
Orlando’s best burgers: A Foodie Awards follow-up: The first quarter of the Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards may have dropped but there are plenty of award-worthy ...
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Teel: Familiar laments for Hokies in ACC tournament loss to Florida State: Mike Young warned folks. Encouraged as he was by Virginia Tech’s three-game winning ...
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Former Raiders, Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden hired as advisor for European League's Milano Seamen
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👋 Hey, Tampa Bay high schoolers. The Times Newspaper in Education Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Contest has started taking submissions ... Show more
Ex-Venezuela National Guard officer charged in bribery, other crimes in Florida - UPI.com
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More medical-marijuana licenses could go to Black Florida farmers: State lawmakers have signed off again on expanding the number of medical-marijuana licenses ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/18/more-medical-marijuana-licenses-could-go-to-black-florida-farmers/
Osceola County’s property taxes made a record jump in 2023: Osceola County saw a record jump in property taxes and overall revenue in 2023 ...
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Hedge Fund Startups On the Rise With Pricey Multistrategy Giants Under Scrutiny: At a Morgan Stanley conference in January at the Breakers luxury resort in Palm ...
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SUMMER: Non-stop from Florida cities to San Juan, Puerto Rico from only $185 roundtrip (Mar-Nov dates)
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