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Dealership to pay drivers $600k after tricking them into paying for useless fees that tacked on thousands to cost of car
CUSTOMERS banded together against a dealership that charged them undisclosed fees when buying a vehicle from under a lease. The Attorney General's Office used to take a "hands-off" approach when it came to dealerships - an official notice changed the game. Johnny Kane and Juan Carlos Beltran were two of...
A campaign emerges against the amendment that would end Florida’s campaign public financing
Floridians for Open Democracy, a recently launched group, is campaigning against a proposed state constitutional amendment that would scrap public funding of statewide campaigns and the spending limits that candidates who draw those funds must agree to. Getting rid of Florida’s matching-fund program for candidates running for governor and the three Cabinet positions would make […]
Florida-based Boar's Head seeing increased reports of illness, death linked to listeria outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. — There are increased reports of illness and death in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats as newly released records show the meat plant reportedly violated federal regulations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 57 people hospitalized and nine deaths...
DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
Lake Mary celebrates 1st Florida Little League World Series champs with massive parade
LAKE MARY — Serenaded by the sounds of chants and cowbells and showered in tri-color confetti, Florida's first Little League World Series championship team paraded through the heart of town Saturday morning. Lake Mary Little League's 12-and-under all-stars rolled down 4th Street in a fleet of Corvettes, preceded by marching bands, local politicians,...
Manatee beaches in Fort Pierce, gets assist from Coast Guard, FWC
FORT PIERCE — A female manatee that got stranded Friday on a sandbar in Fort Pierce was helped back into the water by state and federal officials. The 9.5-foot mammal was rescued Friday afternoon by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Local residents had called the...
FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD: Cocoa Crushes Mainland, Eau Gallie Cruises Past Rockledge, Watch Replays
WATCH: The Eau Gallie Commodore’s 4-star LSU commit defensive lineman Brandon Brown was selected Player of the Game for his performance against the Rockledge Raiders in week 2 of the high school football season. WATCH REPLAY: COCOA VS. MAINLAND. WATCH REPLAY: ROCKLEDGE VS. EAU GALLIE. PREP FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD. ■...
Delray Beach to feature 42 downtown eateries in ninth annual Restaurant Month
DELRAY BEACH — Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month is back. This year, the ninth annual dining event returns to the city with more than 40 restaurants in its lineup. Special dining deals will be featured from Sunday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 30, at participating restaurants, cafés, and fast-casual establishments and eateries in...
Coming soon: Miami's famous Vicky Bakery to open first Treasure Coast location
Vicky Bakery is coming to the Treasure Coast. The Cuban bakery chain will open its first Treasure Coast location in Port St. Lucie as part of the company's mission to expand throughout Florida before going nationwide, according to spokesperson Samantha Sanchez. ...
Boca Bagelworks Ordered Closed, Roaches Plague Health Inspection
Live Roaches, Other Problems Lead To Forced Closure Of Bagelworks Boca Raton. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Bagelworks at 8177 West Glades Road was ordered closed Thursday by a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Records indicate… Read More »Boca Bagelworks Ordered Closed, Roaches Plague Health Inspection
Construction Starts on ‘the Spruce’ Apartments at 2501 Spruce Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
Fort Lauderdale-based Affiliated Development has broken ground on the Spruce apartments, an affordable/workforce housing venture. The South Florida Business Journal reports that the Spruce will measure eight stories above grade, offering 270 apartments. Eighteen homes will be reserved for those earning 70 to 80 percent of the area median income...
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