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Florida CFO visits Jacksonville as city's finance committee passes cut to millage rate
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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August 8, 2025
CFO Blaise Ingoglia stopped in Jacksonville as part of his statewide effort to audit local government spending. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On the same day Florida's Chief Financial Officer visited Jacksonville, the city's finance committee approved a...
Florida CFO alleges some local governments scrubbed records before DOGE audits
Jacksonville Today - Florida
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August 7, 2025
While officials with the state DOGE began a two-day, in-person review Thursday of Jacksonville’s financial systems, Florida’s chief financial officer accused some local governments targeted for audits of tampering with public records. Speaking to...
Florida-based airline start-up Argentum plans to revive Silver Airways brand in Alaska
FlightGlobal
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The Silver Airways brand may be revived in Alaska following the financal collapse of the Florida-based regional carrier earlier this year. Newly established Argentum Airways stepped in with a plan to acquire Silver’s air operator’s certificate...
Florida Panthers Assistant GM Gregory Campbell continues to progress in ‘the family business’
Grant Haven Media
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August 7, 2025
Gregory Campbell and a family portrait with the rewards of the ‘family business’, the Stanley Cup. (Contributed Photo). Florida Panthers Assistant GM and three-time Stanley Cup winner Gregory Campbell strode forward to shake hands, still looking...
Florida House speaker starts process for mid-decade redistricting
The Gazette - Colorado
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The Republican-controlled Florida legislature decided Thursday to start the process for redrawing the state's congressional map to pick up more House seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections following Texas's recent redistricting efforts. State...
Who is Cory Mills? See 5 scandals involving Florida congressman
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Florida Representative Cory Mills is facing multiple allegations including financial misconduct, assault, and threatening to release explicit material of his ex-girlfriend. Mills is also under scrutiny for potentially misrepresenting his military...
Proposed $10 billion electric rate hike in Florida faces backlash
Straight Arrow News
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August 7, 2025
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT FACES BACKLASH AFTER THE UTILITY COMPANY PROPOSED WHAT COULD BECOME THE LARGEST ELECTRICITY RATE HIKE IN AMERICAN HISTORY. THE COMPANY’S NEARLY $10 BILLION REQUEST GOES BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STARTING ON...
Trust company rebrands as Florida Trust Wealth Management
Sanibel Captiva Islander - Florida
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/News 1 / 3 2 / 3 FLORIDA TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT S. Albert D. Hanser 3 / 3 FLORIDA TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT Terence M. Igo [expand] close The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and its divisions, The Naples Trust Company and Tampa Bay Trust Company,...
Trump to Sign Order Penalizing Banks That Discriminate Against Conservatives
The Political Insider
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August 7, 2025
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Trump to Sign Order Penalizing Banks That Discriminate Against Conservatives Trump says JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America cut ties with him after the 2020 election. WASHINGTON—President...
Freedom Days At Amerant Bank Arena As Florida Freedom Host Home Stand
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Freedom have announced that their annual PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series homestand, PBR Freedom Days, will return to Amerant Bank Arena for the growing league’s fourth season on August 8-10,...
Letter to the Editor: Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association Issues Response to Letter Critical of Florida’s Racing and Breeding Programs
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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August 7, 2025
Dear Editor: A July 31 letter printed by Thoroughbred Daily News criticized Florida's racing and breeding programs. This letter, seemingly targeted at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Association, compels a direct response,...
Trump’s tariffs are not only making cars more expensive, but insurance as well
The Independent
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August 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Another ‘Florida man’ scandal presents danger for Mike Johnson and the House GOP
The Independent
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August 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
'Fool around and find out': Ingoglia issues warning in Florida audit fight
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s new Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia (R-FL), is putting cities and counties across the state on notice: comply with the DeSantis administration’s new audit initiative—or prepare for subpoenas, forensic...
Antisemitism Decoded A Florida college student said ‘F— Israel.’ Now she’s under federal investigation Eden Deckerhoff confronted a student wearing an IDF shirt, and quickly found herself at the center of a political firestorm By Arno Rosenfeld 8 min r…
Forward
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August 7, 2025
A crowd outside the Florida State University football stadium on November 19, 2022 in Tallahassee. Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images By Arno Rosenfeld August 7, 2025 Eden Deckerhoff, a Florida State University graduate student, was riding an...
Hillsborough County judge blocks Citizens Property Insurance mandatory arbitration
WINK - Florida
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A Hillsborough County Circuit Judge ruled in favor of a Florida homeowner on Friday after a state-funded insurance company argued the homeowner's claims dispute should be moved to mandatory arbitration. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation...
Rejected Fort Myers residents frustrated by Elevate Florida flood program
WINK - Florida
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The Elevate Florida program, which promised to help Southwest Florida homeowners raise their flood-prone homes, has disappointed many residents. This week, thousands received news that they would not be receiving any financial assistance, despite...
New firefighter schedule in Florida aims to improve mental health
WINK - Florida
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Firefighters are facing a new work schedule aimed at boosting their mental health. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law reducing a firefighter's workweek to 42 hours to combat burnout. However, this change could have financial...
Artist responds to criticism of 'awkward' MLK statue in Florida
USA Today
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A newly unveiled statue of civil rights icon Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has drawn mixed reactions in Florida. The bronze statue, called "The Ripple," was unveiled in Winter Park, a suburb of Orlando, on July 12. It depicts King dressed in a suit,...
‘Hard to keep up with quoting’: Michigan drivers shop around as auto insurance rates climb
WKAR - Michigan
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August 7, 2025
Michigan drivers are paying more for auto insurance and a new study says it could get worse. A report released this week by Insurify originally projected 2025 to be a stable year for premiums, with the potential for slight decreases. But following...