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Which Floridians would benefit from $17/hour
Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Florida workers — mostly women, Black and Hispanic — would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: This fall, state minimum wage increases to $13 per hour for non-tipped employees and $9.98 per hour for tipped employees.Flashback: Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 to make the minimum wage $15 by 2026. It will increase by a dollar on Sept. 30 every year until then.After that, the minimum wage will be adjusted each year for inflation.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour; two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.
More widespread thunderstorms during this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday evening storms developed with a few downpours. Ward Lake, on the east side of Bradenton, picked up a half inch (0.53″), the east side of Sarasota almost a half inch (0.43″) and 0.75″ in east Venice. We’ll see more widespread afternoon and evening storms to start the week.
COPS: Boca Raton’s Zero Not A Zero, Arrested And Jailed
BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Raton resident Joseph Zero was likely not a zero when he was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday — at least that’s the claim made in arrest documents logged by the Palm Beach… Read More »COPS: Boca Raton’s Zero Not A Zero, Arrested And Jailed
Delray Medical Center opens new Kosher Hospitality Room for Jewish families
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A brand new Kosher Hospitality Room has been unveiled by Delray Medical Center as its latest addition. This room is specifically designed to support Jewish families visiting their loved ones at the hospital. It offers easy access to kosher food and a peaceful setting...
"Red flags" popping up in debate around Florida abortion ballot initiative, state senator says
MIAMI — CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks one-on-one with State Sen. Lauren Book about Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on the Florida ballot this November.Guest: State Sen. Lauren Book/(D) FL, District 35
Florida Atlantic offers son of Braxton Miller, who is entering 6th grade, a scholarship
Tom Herman must be extremely confident he will be coaching Florida Atlantic for many years. That can be explained by his decision to offer the son of former Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller a scholarship. Landon Miller is about to enter … sixth grade. Blessed to receive an offer from @FAUFootball .. #TriCountyTakeover #WinningInParadise 🏝@CoachTomHerman @criscarter80 pic.twitter.com/LkaEvOfOMN — Landon Miller (@Charg1nglando) July 20, 2024 It has been a big year already for the Millers as dad was selected to enter the Buckeyes Hall of Fame. Blessed to be selected for the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024.. Buckeye Nation, I’ll love ya’ll forever.. #GoBucks @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/eDPGyR4DyR — BRAXTON MILLER (@BraxtonMiller5) May 31, 2024 There is an Ohio State connection between the Millers and Herman. He was Braxton Miller’s OC from 2012-14 in Columbus. Herman went 4-8 in his first season as head coach at FAU.
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