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Receipts from Florida Official Show $36K in Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Lavish Dinners, Maker’s Mark and Macallan Whiskey
The Florida Trident reported on Monday that Sarasota County Commission Chair Mike Moran, a Florida official, spent $36,000 of taxpayer dollars on expensive dinners in Las Vegas, California and New York after the paper obtained a public records request of the politician's receipts. The receipts detailed lavish trips, filled with booze-soaked dinners where Moran and his colleagues enjoyed glasses of Uncle Nearest, Jack Daniels, Macallan 12, and other whiskeys. [caption id="attachment_78502" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Commissioner Mike Moran is running for the County Tax Collector position in the Republican primary. (Photo: Commissioner Mike Moran/Facebook)[/caption] Moran is currently running for the position of County Tax Collector...
Florida Man On Stolen Walmart Scooter Leads Police In Low-Speed Chase
The Walmart in Lakeland, Florida was the beginning of what would become a low speed chase as a Florida Man on a stolen Walmart scooter tried to elude deputies. Unfortunately for him, after a near mile long chase, the speed of the electric shopping scooter was no match for the Polk County Deputies.
Harris boosts Democrats in Florida, but poll suggests larger electorate not won over yet
Vice President Kamala Harris may have energized Florida's Democratic base, but a poll released Tuesday morning suggests her candidacy hasn't yet changed voter preferences in the state. The survey of likely Florida voters from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab shows Donald Trump ahead of Harris by a robust 7-point margin, 49% to 42%. ...
Satanists Volunteer As Counselors In Florida Schools After Gov. DeSantis Signs Law Pushing For More Religion In Education
Satanists have been volunteering as counselors in Florida public schools after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a law pressing for more religion in education. Members of the Satanic Temple stated that they are ready to act as volunteer chaplains under state law HB 931, which had taken effect earlier this month, opening campuses to more “counseling and support to students” from outside organizations.
Intelligence official: Cuba attempting to influence 2024 election
MIAMI - The Cuban government is working to influence the 2024 election, according to the office of the Director of National Intelligence.Our news partners at the Miami Herald reported that Cuba is attempting to influence local races in Florida. A US intelligence official says that the efforts are of concern, but are on a smaller scale than efforts from Russia, China and Iran.
Judge permanently blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
A federal judge has permanently blocked the restrictions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on handling race-related issues in workplace training – part of the controversial Individual Freedom Act, better known as the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Florida Republican pledges ‘parallel independent investigation’ into Trump shooting
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) on Monday pledged to fund a “parallel independent investigation” into the attempted assassination of former President Trump, expressing disappointment at not being selected to sit on the task force to investigate the rally shooting. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) earlier Monday announced the 13 members…
Gov. Ron DeSantis awards $25,000 to $50,000 grants to Florida churches
MIAMI - Florida Governor Ron Desantis awarded grants Monday to several churches across the Sunshine State, through the "Hope Florida" initiative.The awards were given to churches that demonstrated extensive work in their communities especially when helping families from falling into crisis."We're enabling churches to compete to meet the needs of Floridians through CarePortal," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "The government should incentivize charity and philanthropy, not supplant it. Hope Florida brings together private, nonprofit, and faith actors to serve others, and enables government to get out of the way for the good of our citizens."Thirteen churches were awarded contributions from $25,000 to $50,000, including churches here in South Florida.According to the governor, at least five thousand non-profits and charity organizations are part of the "Hope Florida" network. Floridians who are in need of support can connect with Hope Florida by calling the Hope Line (850-300-HOPE). Churches interested in joining Hope Florida's CarePortal can visit www.HopeFlorida.com.
Winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $100K purchased at Miami gas station
MIAMI, Fla. – A winning ticket worth over $100,000 was purchased at a gas station in Miami on Tuesday. The winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $111,867.22 was purchased at Krome Stop Exxon, located at 19900 SW 177th Ave., according to the Florida Lottery. Hollywood store sells $2 million winning...
A Riviera Beach dock dispute, Fane Lozman and a lost 1858 property marker
Riviera Beach critic Fane Lozman lost a legal ruling last month that determined he does not own the submerged land beneath a private dock on Singer Island. But, he said he won a fire station instead. And he claims, the legal ruling puts into question the property line for hundreds...
Potential Indiantown sewage plant promises jobs and revenue
INDIANTOWN, Fla (CBS12) — A sewage plant could soon come to a residential area of Indiantown. A company called Sedron Technologies plans to build the plant on 168th in the Booker Park neighborhood, near the town’s old water treatment facility. The plot is six acres. Right now, the...
Port St. Lucie - Riverland Paseo Park Now Open to the Public, and Their Pooches!
Port St. Lucie - Tuesday July 30, 2024: The ribbon was cut this morning marking the official opening of the Riverland Paseo Park in Port St. Lucie. City residents and visitors now have a new place to enjoy the outdoors, take part in recreational activities, as well as get some exercise for their dogs.
Explosion caused by drill battery bends garage door in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A drill explosion caused major damage to the garage of a home in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday morning. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said crews responded to a home on SW Fears Avenue to reports of a garage fire. At the scene, crews said there was a light haze.
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