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Florida AG Subpoenas Medical Firms Over ‘Backdoor’ on China-Made Devices
The Epoch Times
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June 20, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has subpoenaed two medical companies selling Chinese-made patient monitors over concerns that the devices could send patient data to China. Uthmeier’s office stated in a press release that they had taken...
Florida Tech Names Jordan Hill Assistant Director of Athletic Corporate Relations
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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June 20, 2025
SPACE COAST DAILY IS YOUR NO.1 SOURCE FOR LOCAL SPORTS Florida Tech Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announces the hiring of Jordan Hill as Assistant Director of Athletic Corporate Relations. Hill brings more than 10 years of experience in sales,...
Florida's Live Local Act: How does the…
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Florida's Live Local Act aims to alleviate the state's housing-affordability crisis through tax incentives, zoning flexibility and funding for housing programs. Developers can receive property-tax breaks for building affordable rental housing. The...
The Job Market Soars In Florida
Business Facilities
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June 20, 2025
Over the past several years, Florida has increasingly been a standout for job creation. As population growth has risen there, so has the number and diversity of businesses moving to and expanding in the Sunshine State. According to...
Best Internet Providers in Orlando, Florida
CNET
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What is the best internet provider in Orlando? Orlando may be home to the most magical place on Earth and a new Epic Universe of attractions, but for those of us who call it home, internet options can be a bit less cheery. CNET recommends Spectrum...
Florida Used a Nationwide Surveillance Camera Network 250 Times To Aid in Immigration Arrests
Reason Magazine
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June 19, 2025
The state of Florida, which leads the country in partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is using a nationwide surveillance network of over 40,000 automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras present in over 5,000 communities...
Business Briefs | June 19
Cape Coral Breeze - Florida
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Farmer Joe’s to host annual 4th of July Customer Appreciation Event Farmer Joe’s recently announced its third annual 4th of July Customer Appreciation Event. The celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmer...
Florida’s ban on transgender care for minors remains blocked despite SCOTUS ruling, for now
WJAX - Florida
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June 19, 2025
The US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s law banning access to transgender medical care for minors could pave the way for a similar ban in Florida to go into effect. The ruling doesn’t have any automatic impacts. Florida’s ban remains...
SPECIAL REPORT: Has Florida's Live Local Act helped the…
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Florida's Live Local Act aims to create more affordable housing, but faces criticism for loopholes and preemption of local control. Many counties and cities have opted out of a key tax-break incentive for developers building middle-income housing....
Florida Man seeks “Bragging Rights” at local arcade
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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June 19, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On this episode of Florida Man Adventures we ae here in Gainesville at Bragging Rights Amusements, lets try and get that high score. Bragging Rights Amusements is a great combination of old and new games, and they have...
Valuable Pokémon cards stolen from Central Florida shop
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards. BELLEVIEW, Fla. - Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a...
Florida AG pitches ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 19, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wants to set up an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades he is calling “Alligator Alcatraz.” Uthmeier touted his proposal for a 1,000-bed facility as “the one-stop shop to carry out...
Here’s what made it into Florida’s $1.3 billion tax cut package
WJAX - Florida
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June 19, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida taxpayers are expected to save $1.3 billion in the next fiscal year under the tax package passed by state lawmakers this week. It was the tax package that was largely responsible for lawmakers going into double overtime...
Full Episode: Florida senator helps organize rescue flights from Israel, and businesses benefit from rent tax's death
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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June 20, 2025
Florida Sen. Jay Collins speaks with Spectrum News from Israel, and businesses benefit from the end of tax on rentals. Sen. Jay Collins speaks with Spectrum News from Jordan Speaking from Jordan, Florida Sen. Jay Collins discusses efforts underway...
The Mineo Salcedo Law Firm Expands Legal Services To Protect Florida Residents And Businesses From Denied Claims, ADA Violations, And Personal Injury Injustice
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "The Mineo Salcedo Law Firm"The Mineo Salcedo Law Firm protects Florida homeowners, businesses, and individuals through expert legal services in insurance claims, ADA compliance assistance, personal injury, and civil...
This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study says
WKMG 6 - Florida
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June 19, 2025
Just in time for summer, pest-control company Terminix has released its annual report on the most bedbug-infested cities in the nation. According to the study, some of the states that appeared the most on the list include places like Ohio, Texas,...
Florida city being billed $271K for unpaid taxes on closed golf course
Golfweek - Virginia
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Ormond Beach is responsible for unpaid property taxes on the closed River Bend Golf Course, a judge has ruled. Volusia County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett said in a 2022 story that the unpaid taxes came to $271,000. Weston cited case law and...
Prominent South Florida lobbyist sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax evasion
Florida Politics
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June 19, 2025
Eston “Dusty” Melton III, a prominent lobbyist in South Florida, was sentenced this week to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to evading payment of more than $2 million in federal income taxes. After his release, he is to be under...
Orlando Museum of Art to collaborate with wearable tech company, bring art to visually impaired
Community Paper Orlando - Florida
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June 19, 2025
(COURTESY OF ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART) The Orlando Museum of Art is celebrating the 2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art with a new partnership with eSight by Gentex Corporation. This wearable technology assists individuals with visual impairments....
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Florida Leading the Education Choice Movement, But Work Still Needs to Be Done
The Heartland Institute
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A new report shows Florida is the leader in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is...