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March 1, 2023March 1, 2023Business, Economy, Travel

Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility

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By: American Hotel Association (AHLA) Survey: 79% of hotels report staffing shortages WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2023) – As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Seventy-one percent...

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Business, Conservation News, County, Economy, Food, Food & Drink, Headlines, Health, Newsmakers, Politics, Public Notices, Science

FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. This strain has been documented in the United States since 2021 and was detected for the first time in Florida in January 2022. The FWC has documented the virus in 37...

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December 29, 2022December 29, 2022Business, Community, County, Destinations, Economy, Government, Headlines, Main, Newsmakers, Oceans & Seas, Politics

DeSantis makes conservation a priority

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During the past four years under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has remained one of the most sought-after destinations for world-class fishing, unique hunting opportunities and recreation. Gov. DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come...

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August 17, 2022August 17, 2022Business, Community, Community News, County, County Services, Economy

Travelers vote Manatee Swim Tour among world’s ‘Top Bucket List’ experiences

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CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2022) – Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its coveted Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Things to Do Awards earlier this summer, with the Explorida Manatee Swim Tour in Crystal River, Florida, voted the No. 10 Top Bucket List Experience in the world. The...

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July 13, 2022July 13, 2022Business, Economy

Inflation spikes more than expected, hits new 40-year high

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Inflation accelerated to a new four-decade high in June as the price of everyday necessities remains painfully high, exacerbating a financial strain for millions of Americans and worsening a political crisis for President Biden. Another surge in oil prices drove up costs throughout the economy, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The...

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June 30, 2022June 30, 2022Americas, Business, Economy, Energy, Main, Newsmakers, Politics, Science, SlideShow, Travel, World News

Supreme Court rules for Biden in clash over Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

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THE HILL — The Supreme Court ruled for the Biden administration Thursday in a dispute over a Trump-era immigration policy that requires U.S. asylum seekers at the southern border to wait in Mexico while their applications are processed. The 5-4 ruling found that the administration did not violate federal immigration law when it sought to...

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June 30, 2022June 30, 2022Business, Economy, Energy, Newsmakers, Science, SlideShow

Supreme Court curbs EPA’s climate powers

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday curbed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ability to regulate climate change, setting limits on how the agency can deal with power plants. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices determined that the EPA cannot induce a shift toward cleaner energy sources using the approach that an Obama-era regulation sought to do.

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June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Economy, Newsmakers, Politics

Inflation surges to new highs as soaring prices eat away at Americans’ wages under Biden admin

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FOX NEWS — Inflation remained painfully high in May, with consumer prices hitting a new four-decade high that exacerbated a financial strain for millions of Americans and worsened a political crisis for President Biden. The Labor Department said Friday that the consumer price index, a broad measure of the price for everyday goods including gasoline,...

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May 23, 2022May 23, 2022Business, Community, Economy, Headlines

Despite inflation, Americans’ spending not slowing down

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THE HILL-– Despite high inflation, rising gas prices, deepening concern about the economy and rising recession risks, Americans keep spending money. Stocks have fallen sharply over the past week as Wall Street frets over a likely dip in consumer spending. Polls of consumer sentiment have fallen steadily — along with President Biden’s approval rating on...

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March 21, 2022March 21, 2022Economy, Europe, Headlines, Newsmakers, SlideShow, World News

EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely

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FOX NEWS — The European Union accused Russia of committing war crimes, but new sanctions against Moscow seem unlikely, despite the EU’s push to hold guilty parties accountable. With civilian deaths mounting in the besieged port city of Mariupol, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the increase in Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and theaters. The...