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Florida Attorney General targets 'climate cartel' in major consumer protection probe
CBS 12 - Florida
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating two global climate organizations for allegedly coercing companies into costly environmental disclosures. Uthmeier launched a sweeping investigation on Monday into...
Monthly rent in Florida increased $500 in 3 years
Jacksonville Today - Florida
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July 31, 2025
The median cost of housing for Florida renters rose by almost $500 from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. Median rent in the state soared from $1,238 a month to $1,719...
Construction internship program helps inspire students to fill industry needs
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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July 31, 2025
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — It seems on every corner, you see new developments popping up and new neighbors calling the Sunshine State home. The boom in building also means the need for workers. “Since I moved down to Florida two years ago, I’ve seen...
Florida DOGE zeroes in on Orange County's spending
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 29, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Florida's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a state task force established by Gov. Ron DeSantis in February, plans to look into Orange County's finances to seek out examples of what they...
Rivertown residents urged to boil water after water system equipment failure
News4Jax - Florida
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August 4, 2025
Generic boil water (WJXT, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Residents of the Rivertown community are advised to boil their water due to equipment failure at the water treatment facility, which was...
Woman sues Red Roof Inn alleging hotel chain ignored sex trafficking
The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio
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A Florida woman filed a lawsuit against Red Roof Inn, alleging the company ignored signs of sex trafficking on its properties. The lawsuit claims Red Roof Inn profited from the trafficking by providing a venue and ignoring suspicious activity. The...
Florida AG Subpoenas Popular Restaurant for Pride Drag Show
Metro Weekly
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July 29, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier – Photo: Official Portrait Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has subpoenaed records from the Kilted Mermaid, a popular Vero Beach restaurant, as part of an investigation into a June 29 “Pride Tea...
Unsettled by NYC shooting, companies question whether their offices are safe
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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First responders gather on 52nd Street outside a Manhattan office building where two people were shot, including a New York police officer, Monday, July 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) NEW YORK (AP) — Businesses around the...
Largest restaurant groups in Central Florida
The Business Journals
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July 31, 2025
Rank Company name Central Florida restaurants operating Total restaurants operating Brands Top executive(s) 1 Darden Restaurants, 1000 Darden Center Dr., Orlando, FL 32837, 407-245-4000, darden.com 61 2100 Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse,...
Federal officials release details about search at Navarre, Florida business
FOX10 News - Alabama
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July 27, 2025
NAVARRE, Fla. (WALA) - Federal officials have released details about arrests for immigration-related crimes in Navarre, Florida this past week. Here is the release: MEXICAN MEN CHARGED WITH IMMIGRATION-RELATED CRIMES FOLLOWING SEARCH WARRANTS IN...
Florida sued over Haiti rescue flights
WLRN - Florida
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A Texas-based company is suing the Florida Division of Emergency Management alleging it’s owed more than $7.5 million. TAD Recovery Services, LLC filed the lawsuit Wednesday, which claims the state failed to pay the company after the firm helped...
Florida heiress, 60, gets tiny prison sentence for hiding her $90MILLION fortune from IRS
Daily Mail
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July 29, 2025
A Florida heiress has been sentenced to just two and a half years behind bars after conspiring to hide more than $90 million from the IRS for more than a decade. Gilda Rosenberg, 60, of Golden Beach, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive fraud...
Godspeed, NASA Crew-11! How to watch Florida launch, in person or online
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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NASA SpaceX launch will be livestreamed on floridatoday.com/space, Netflix and Amazon Prime. NASA and SpaceX teamed up to launch Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov, Crew-11, to the ISS. When is the next Florida launch? An...
Trump's tariffs blight auto industry in Europe as well as the US
Headline Surfer
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July 31, 2025
DW News video / July 31, 2025 / The first half of the year has been a challenging period for global car companies. New numbers from Stellantis, Mercedes, Porsche, and others show that tariffs have eaten into profits. We ask analyst Franziska...
Florida Bar Hits Miami Attorney With Complaint in Trey Songz Assault Litigation
Detroit Legal News - Michigan
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A Miami attorney is facing a complaint by the Florida Bar over false statements she made to the media, including the Daily Business Review, while defending herself against allegations of witness tampering in a high-profile lawsuit involving...
US Florida Today NASA SpaceX Crew-11 rocket launch in Florida: What time is liftoff near Cape Canaveral?
Yahoo News
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NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the next crew to the International Space Station. And it could be a sight to see. Launch of Crew-11 takes place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew of four will travel in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft...
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday returns August 1: Save on supplies, clothing, and tech
93.7 HD2 The Outlaw - Florida
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July 29, 2025
Families can enjoy a full month of tax-free shopping on school essentials, with savings on laptops, backpacks, and more through August 31. PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (352today.com) – Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the return of Florida’s...
A taste of South Florida Asian-Fusion cuisine is on the way to Tallahassee
WFSU Public Media - Florida
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July 31, 2025
"The Industry," a new downtown residential development on Monroe Street near Tallahassee’s Hotel Duval, will soon have it’s first restaurant. Property developer NAI Talcor President Ed Murray said it will be an upscale eatery. "We felt like...
One of America’s richest women born in Wisconsin named a partner in Florida redevelopment
The Daily Reporter - Wisconsin
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July 31, 2025
THE BLUEPRINT: A $200 million redevelopment planned for Pensacola’s Community Maritime Park. Beloit-based Corporate Contractors Inc. joins as co-developer and co-owner. Project includes Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel and Rhythm Lofts. Construction...
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Announces 2025 Highest Awards
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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July 31, 2025
15 Miami-Dade Young Women Earn Girl Scout Gold Award, Create Sustainable Change in Their Communities Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida proudly announces that 15 Miami-Dade Girls have earned the Gold Award this year. These honorees were recently...