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Big Win For Randy Fine

THE STATE OF FLORIDA HELD A SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY TO FILL THE CONGRESSIONAL SEAT LEFT OPEN BY NOW-NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR MICHAEL WALTZ. STATE SENATOR FROM BREVARD COUNTY, AND REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE RANDY FINE SAID EARLY YESTERDAY THAT HE EXPECTED A DECENT VOTER TURNOUT… FINE BEAT HIS OPPONENT … DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE JOSH WEIL. FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN MIKE […]

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Bill Aims To Make Cursive Mandatory In Elementary Schools

A new Florida bill aims to make cursive writing mandatory in grades 2-5. Proponents argue it helps students develop important skills like concentration and coordination. If passed, students must demonstrate proficiency by the end of fifth grade.

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Plans Call For Slashing State Sales Tax

Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal to reduce the state’s sales tax by 0.75%, bringing it down to 5.25%. If passed, this could save residents nearly $5 billion annually.

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Flames Break Out At EPCOT

A fire broke out at Disney’s Epcot theme park Saturday, sending smoke billowing over the France Pavilion. The blaze led to an evacuation . No injuries were reported, and the fire, which started in a walk-in cooler, was quickly extinguished.

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Final Florida Dragon Recovery

SpaceX’s Dragon recovery ship, Megan, made its final return trip to Port Canaveral after recovering the Dragon spacecraft, Freedom. It marks the end of Dragon spacecraft recoveries off Florida’s coast as SpaceX moves those operations to Southern California. Falcon 9 boosters however, will continue landing at the Cape Landing Zone and on drone ships offshore, […]

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Florida May Soon Require Vehicle Plates On Both Front And Rear

A new Florida bill could soon require drivers to display two license plates, a move aimed at helping authorities track hit-and-run vehicles. The bill would mandate front and rear plates for all vehicles. The legislation, which passed a Senate committee, is set to take effect on July 1 if approved.

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It’s Wildfire Season In Florida – What You Need To Know

As wildfires continue to spread across Central Florida, homeowners are being urged to take steps to protect their properties. Recent fires, such as those near the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, and others in Osceola County, have prompted officials to advise clearing overgrown vegetation and using fire-resistant materials. People are being advised to maintain […]

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Anti-Squatting Bill Pending

Florida lawmakers have taken a major step toward cracking down on squatting with the approval of a bill which expands last year’s law on squatting. It allows property owners to remove squatters from both residential and commercial properties through nonjudicial means. Law enforcement can now act faster, but owners must pay fees for sheriff involvement. […]

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Stranded Astronauts Back On Earth Courtesy Of SpaceX Crew Rotation Mission

NASA ASTRONAUTS BUTCH WILMORE AND SUNI WILLIAMS SPLASHED DOWN OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA AFTER NINE MONTHS ABOARD THE I-S-S…. MORE DETAILS ON HOW IT ALL CAME ABOUT… WILMORE AND WILLIAMS WERE ORIGINALLY SLATED TO BE IN SPACE FOR JUST EIGHT DAYS, BUT DIDN’T RETURN TO EARTH AFTER NASA DEEMED THE BOEING STARLINER NOT SAFE […]

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Renewed Calls For Term Limits

Florida lawmakers are pushing for term limits to be added to the state constitution for county commissioners and school board members. A new proposal aims to cap terms at eight years for both groups, with school board limits already in place from a 2023 law. While some oppose the statewide mandate, arguing counties should have […]

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