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Police in Port St. Lucie, Florida, were called to a bar after a disagreement over chickens led to shots being fired and several arrests. WPTV said it happened at about 2:48 a.m. on Nov. 4 in a bar’s parking lot after the business had closed for the night. “There was a conversation about how many, I kid you not, how many eggs a chicken can lay. And that conversation got a little heated, and as it went out into the parking lot, the conversation continued, and the shooter became agitated, became paranoid,” Sgt. Dominick Mesiti said. Three of the four...

The asian-fusion restaurant brand Wagamama USA is relocating its corporate headquarters from New York to Tampa. In December, the company will move to The Towers at Westshore, located at 1408 N. Westshore Blvd., according to a Wednesday media release. There will be between 15 and 20 employees based there. “Relocating to Tampa positions us for long-term growth,” CEO of Wagamama USA, Stephen Judge said in a statement. “It allows us to continue building a world-class team and strengthen the foundations required for disciplined expansion.” Wagamama USA currently operates seven locations across the U.S., including one at Tampa’s Water Street, which...

A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting property purchases by foreign buyers from China The law in question, SB 265, was signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and prohibits individuals “domiciled” in China who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from purchasing property in Florida. In a 2-1 decision, the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected claims that the law violated federal law or discriminated against Asians. “Today we won big at the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, defending our law preventing ownership of...

Summary Ruling could encourage other US states to adopt similar laws ACLU argued Florida law discriminates against Asians DeSantis said 2023 law meant to deter Chinese Communist Party influence Nov 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting real estate and land purchases by Chinese citizens, rejecting claims it violates federal law and discriminates against Asians. The 2-1 ruling opens new tab by the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could encourage other states to adopt so-called alien land laws, which were once common but fell out of...

An absolutely incredible moment you have to see from heroic Florida Sheriff Deputies who rescued a 7-year old child who was being strangled by an armed criminal. They could not have handled this any better than they did. HUGE KUDOS to this professional team and thank you for rescuing that child!! Watch the incredible moment right here: VIDEO AT LINK.................. Backup here if needed: 🚨 WOW! Heroic moment as Florida sheriff deputies in Tampa Bay EXPERTLY save a 7-year-old child from being CHOKED by an armed criminalSuspect: "You are gonna be shot!"Officer: "Let me see your hands! I will kill...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents in Ft. Myers arrested Joseph Giancola, a Florida man, who made online death threats to kill ICE officers. Joseph Giancola posted to the social media platform Bluesky under the pseudonym “Cain Delon.” Some of the death threats Giancola made online include: “Shoot the ICE Nazis down like the rabid dogs they are” “Just get a gun and shoot the ICE Nazis down” “Start by shooting ice thugs dead” “Shoot those ice thugs dead” “Shoot the ICE agents down.” “They...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man died Thursday afternoon after he was stabbed inside the Anheuser-Busch facility. According to police, the incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Busch Drive, and when officers arrived at the scene, they found the man with a single stab wound to his chest. After he was taken to the hospital by medical crews with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, he later died at the hospital, JSO said. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, but police said their detectives have learned that the incident appeared to stem from two contractors, a...

In a major milestone for the Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) administration, the state of Florida has carried out its 15th execution of 2025, a record under Gov. Ron DeSantis that shows the state’s renewed vigor in dealing with the worst sorts of crimes, such as those committed by the individual who was put to death in this case. That individual was Norman Mearle Grim Jr., a 65-year-old who was convicted of the 1998 sexual assault and slaying of his neighbor, Cynthia Campbell. According to media reports of the execution, Grim was pronounced dead at 6:14 pm on Tuesday, October 28,...

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A University of North Florida professor was fired Tuesday for comments he made in class relating to the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk in September. The professor, Jacob McElroy, was a visiting instructor in the UNF English department. McElroy’s termination letter from the provost alleges that he threatened to “f___’n shoot everyone” in his freshman English class and claims that McElroy made several other serious threats. However, McElroy and at least two student witnesses say this was all a big misunderstanding. In the notice to McElroy on Sept. 18, Patterson wrote, “This action is being taken because of a...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bans H-1B visas at state universities, ordering institutions to hire Americans instead of foreign workers, citing visa abuse and prioritising local graduates for taxpayer-funded jobs. In a bombshell directive shaking up higher education, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced that state universities will no longer be allowed to hire foreign workers on H-1B visas, ordering institutions to prioritise American citizens and Florida residents for all university positions. “Universities across the country are importing foreign workers on H-1B visas instead of hiring Americans who are qualified and available to do the job,” DeSantis declared. “We will...

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) will rename its statewide championship scholarship the Charlie Kirk prize in honor of the late Turning Point USA founder’s “zealous advocacy for civic dialogue and freedom of speech,” with Florida recognized as “#1 for high school civics and debate.” "Today, we announced that April’s debate competition winner of the Charlie Kirk prize will receive a $50k scholarship, with runner-up ($25k), semi-finalists ($15k) and quarterfinalists ($10k). We expect more than 600 students in the competition and look forward to awarding the newly-named Kirk prize to the winner,” DeSantis...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers sought unanimous consent approval for a bill that would stop the changing of the clocks. ============================================================== Sen. Tom Cotton wasn’t fast enough in 2022 to block Senate passage of legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent. Three years later, he wasn’t about to repeat that same mistake. The Arkansas Republican was on hand Tuesday afternoon to thwart a bipartisan effort on the chamber floor to pass a bill that would put an end to changing the clocks twice a year, including this coming Sunday. “If permanent Daylight Savings Time becomes the law of the...

Tallahassee, FL — Over the last three or four weeks, Florida abortionist Kirk Brody has reportedly failed to show up and commit abortions at any of the usual All Women’s Health Center locations currently associated with him. When Michele Herzog of Pro-Life Action Ministries Central Florida took notice of this, she did a little digging and quickly found out why. Documents provided to Operation Rescue reveal Brody’s Florida license was suspended indefinitely in early September – a direct result of another suspension of his medical license in Tennessee. In September 2024, the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners ordered an immediate...

Kai Trump is set to make her LPGA Tour debut at an upcoming tournament that will feature basketball superstar Caitlin Clark. Trump, a University of Miami golf commit and senior at the Benjamin School, announced she'd received a sponsor's exemption on Oct. 28 to play in The ANNIKA pro- Nov. 10-16 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. She is currently competing in her varsity high school golf season with the Benjamin School, which began its postseason on Monday with the district tournament in Palm Beach Gardens.

A proposal pushed forward by a Florida Republican would completely eliminate property taxes in the state as soon as 2027, a measure that Governor Ron DeSantis has repeatedly said would have his backing. HJR 201, a House Joint Resolution filed by State Representative Kevin Steele, who represents District 55 north of Tampa, proposes an amendment to the Sunshine State’s constitution to exempt homestead property from all ad valorem taxation—taxes imposed on a home’s assessed value—other than school district levies. At the same time, the new legislation would prohibit counties and municipalities from cutting funding for law enforcement.

Trump answers whether he would run as vice presidential candidate in 2028President hails Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors while criticizing Democratic opponentsPresident Donald Trump shot down speculation that he would run as a vice presidential candidate in 2028, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that Republicans already have "great" prospective candidates.Trump made the statement during a gaggle with reporters on Sunday, brushing off questions about whether he would fully pursue such an option. Trump pointed to Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as two potential successors, while denigrating...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — An early-morning shooting Sunday involving a Haines City police officer is under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood detailed the incident in a news conference Sunday afternoon. According to Hopwood, the officers involved were conducting a traffic stop on a pickup truck with no tag and dark window tints at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the area of Avenue I and 12th Street N. in Haines City. Hopwood says the suspect in the stopped vehicle suddenly backed up, nearly striking the patrol vehicle and...

Vice President JD Vance has maintained a narrow lead over Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the latest hypothetical poll for the 2028 presidential race, according to a survey from Emerson College. The poll shows Vance with 46% support, while Newsom trails closely with 45%, leaving 10% of participants undecided. While neither figure has formally announced a presidential bid, both are widely considered the likely frontrunners for their respective parties in the next election. A Tightening Contest The results are the latest in a series of head-to-head match-ups conducted by Emerson College, which indicate a tightening race. Vance’s current one-point...

A snake hunter caught a pregnant 16-foot python in south Florida.