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July 15, 2024July 15, 2024Newsmakers, Politics

Trump picks Ohio’s J.D. Vance for vice president

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(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump picked U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to serve as his vice president should Trump beat President Joe Biden this November for another term in the White House. Trump revealed his choice on Truth Social in a statement. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents...

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July 13, 2024July 13, 2024Newsmakers

Trump wounded in attack at campaign rally in Pennsylvania

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(The Center Square) – A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in what appeared to have been an attack against him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The presumed Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally in...

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July 2, 2024July 2, 2024Business, Energy

Federal judge pauses Biden’s partial liquefied natural gas export ban

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(The Center Square) – A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s ban on new exports of liquified natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy’s partial LNG export ban after more than a...

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June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Law & Order, Newsmakers

Watering restrictions continue for Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas counties

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 Water shortage order remains in effect Districtwide The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board voted today to extend one-day-per-week watering restrictions again for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties until September 1. This also includes the existing water shortage order currently in effect for Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Manatee, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties;...

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October 24, 2023October 24, 2023Business, Employment, Newsmakers

Florida’s unemployment lowest among nation’s most populated states

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(The Center Square) — According to the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida has a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8% and ranks 14th overall, sharing a spot with Kansas and Hawaii. Of the five largest states by population — California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania — Florida has the lowest...

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October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Calendar, Community, Community News, Conservation News, Health, Newsmakers, Public Notices

Register for 2025 CFWI Regional Water Supply Plan public meeting

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The 2025 Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) Team will be holding a virtual public meeting Oct. 13, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. The 2025 CFWI RWSP is the second five-year update to the 2015 CFWI RWSP and is a collaborative effort between the St. Johns, Southwest and South Florida water management...

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September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Health, Newsmakers, Politics

DeSantis announces implementation of Florida’s Prescription Drug Reform Act

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug Reform Act (SB 1550). The rules approved increase accountability among pharmaceutical middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). As signed by the Governor earlier this year, SB 1550 institutes the most comprehensive reforms to Florida’s...

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September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Economy, Entertainment, Family, Newsmakers, Public Notices, Sports

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

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(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds. The domed stadium would have 30,000 seats, be located near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District and be ready to open...

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September 14, 2023September 14, 2023Community, Community News, Conservation News, County

Black Bears more active during Fall

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active in search of food as autumn approaches. Following BearWise® practices can help prevent negative interactions with bears and other wildlife, including securing garbage and removing food attractants. During the fall, bears start consuming more calories...