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Done deal: Florida legislators reach budget, tax agreements
Miami Times - Florida
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Amid looming federal cuts, legislators finalized the state spending and tax relief plans for the next fiscal year Friday, announcing they expect to take a final vote on the budget Monday evening. As of Friday evening, the budget had not been...
Coming soon: A lot is going on with new, expanding businesses
Georgetown News Graphic - Kentucky
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The weather is warm and construction is in full swing throughout Scott County. In addition to new construction, some businesses have changed hands. Some businesses are keeping information close, but here is what we know. Last week, Georgetown...
Florida man scams his way to over 120 free flights by posing as flight attendant
WESH 2 - Florida
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June 16, 2025
Florida man scams his way to over 120 free flights by posing as flight attendant ISRAEL AND IRAN TRADE MORE AIRSTRIKES IN A RAPIDLY GROWING CONFLICT. AND NOW THE U.S. IS MAKING CHANGES OVERSEAS AFTER DAYS OF VIOLENCE. THE SUSPECT CRAWLED TO LAW...
BILL BURT: 10 quick takes on Devers' trade
Eagle-Tribune - Massachusetts
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There's a lot to digest with the Red Sox trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants yesterday, less than 90 minutes after their sweep of the N.Y. Yankees. I have some quick thoughts on the repercussions: Alex Bregman’s bat is expected to...
Miami pioneer Mary Brickell named to Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 16, 2025
Mary Brickell, a trailblazing landowner and one of the original architects of modern Miami, has been named to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women (CFW) announced. She is one of only three women across the...
Florida leaders coordinate evacuations from Israel
WESH 2 - Florida
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June 16, 2025
As Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes, Florida leaders are coordinating efforts to bring Americans back home. The state emergency response team is coordinating evacuations from Israel. If you or someone you know needs help getting home,...
Sen. Rick Scott Urges Relocation of NASA Headquarters to Florida’s Space Coast
Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine
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June 16, 2025
Florida U.S. Senator Rick Scott is advocating for a major shift in America’s space program infrastructure by urging the relocation of NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space Coast. In a letter sent last Tuesday to former...
'Jacksonville stood out': Otto Aviation formally announces headquarters move with DeSantis in Paris
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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June 16, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Paris Monday, joined by officials from 15 Florida-based companies, six higher education institutions and six airports for a trade mission. PARIS, France — The relocation of a Texas-based aviation company to Jacksonville...
The Trump family announces its newest business venture: a mobile phone service
PBS Frontline
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June 16, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump family said it is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House despite ethical concerns that the U.S. president...
CBS12 HOMETOWN HEROES: Local couple funding arts programs for underserved kids in South Florida
Community Foundation
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ have made it their life’s work to bring new opportunities to students in the community who need it most. For nearly 40 years, Virginia and Harvey Kimmel have been creating and...
Study: Israeli-Founded Businesses Contribute Significantly to Florida’s Economy, Positioned for Growth
Jewish Press of Tampa Bay Florida’s Gulf Coast
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June 16, 2025
Israeli-founded companies are having a substantial impact on the Florida economy by generating billions of revenue dollars and creating thousands of local jobs, according to the findings of the Florida – Israel Economic Impact Report, released in...
On First Day of Trade Mission, Governor Ron DeSantis Opens the Florida Pavilion at the 55th International Paris Air Show
Governor of Florida
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It was also announced that Otto Aviation will be moving its headquarters to Jacksonville and constructing a major manufacturing facility PARIS, France—Today, on the first day of Florida’s international trade and business development mission to...
NHL trade news: Brad Marchand's departure sparks emotional storm as Boston Bruins fan makes shocking weather discovery
The Times of India
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Brad Marchand #63 of the Florida Panthers addresses the media (Credit: Getty Image) NHL trade news hasn’t quieted down since Brad Marchand was traded from the Boston Bruins in early March 2025. The deal not only marked the end of an era but left...
Steelers trade proposal with Dolphins adds Jalen Ramsey for draft pick
Sporting News
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June 16, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished last season as a bottom-10 passing defense, surrendering 224.5 passing yards per game (23rd in the NFL in 2024). With that knowledge, the Steelers made several changes to their secondary, including letting Donte...
Big Cannabis Remains Bullish On Florida
Forbes
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Marijuana plants at the mausoleum for reggae musician Peter Tosh (1944 - 1987) in the grounds of his ... More former house in Belmont, Jamaica, 3rd June 2011. (Photo by Kevin Cummins/Getty Images)Getty Images After betting on legalization,...
Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Football Staff Doing Work In Recruiting
ESPN Gainesville WRUF - Florida
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June 16, 2025
The Back Nine comes at you after a wonderful Father’s Day weekend that included crab legs, boiled shrimp and steak. My wife and daughter should open a restaurant. 10. What a big weekend for Florida and Billy Napier looks like — recruit like it’s...
A peek inside the Florida Panthers' locker room proves why they have such a winning culture
The Athletic
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June 16, 2025
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — From the outside, Vitek Vanecek’s only impact on the Stanley Cup Final — and the entire playoffs for that matter, considering he has yet to play a second — is staring down and mimicking Stuart Skinner’s stretching routine...
Canadian travel to Utah, U.S. is down — and it’s not just because of policy, new survey finds
Deseret News - Utah
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June 16, 2025
Travel between Utah’s largest airport and Canada has been “a little slow” so far this year, despite the airport offering over a dozen weekly flights between four major Canadian cities, the airport’s top official points out. Bill Wyatt, director of...
44 Statewide Organized Retail Theft Arrests in Florida as Part of Nationwide Blitz Operation
Arizona Free Press
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, authorities made 44 arrests, including three illegal aliens, and recovered more than $2/07,000 in stolen assets. The Florida Organized Retail Crime Exchange (FORCE) played...
Hai Hospitality to open Uchiba’s first Florida location in Brickell
Coral Gables News - Florida
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June 16, 2025
Guests will find a menu of seasonal daily specials, buns + bao, dumplings, yakitori grill selections, nigiri and sashimi, makimono, hot and cold tastings, toyosu market selections, desserts and more. (Photo Credit: Uchibā) Hai Hospitality, the...