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Hate automatic tipping? Florida bill amendment would restrict restaurants, allow opt-outs

Ever get annoyed that an automatic tip has been added to your restaurant bill? An amendment added to a Florida public lodging bill Wednesday could restrict that to large parties and allow you to refuse it for bad service. During a House panel discussion on HB 535 , which would make it easier to remove non-paying guests from public lodging and food service establishments, Rep. Demi Busatta, R-Coral Gables, defended her amendment which would restrict automatic gratuities to parties of six or more and require them to be based on pre-tax totals as well as state explicitly and by...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Two arrested for sextortion behind bars

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports that Florida grandmother Tracey Nix, who is in jail after her granddaughter died under her watch in a hot car, is accusing two women of extorting her in jail.

Florida · 2025-03-13
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Florida Spent $660M on Health Care for Illegal Immigrants

Florida's health care costs for immigrants are soaring in a deep red state. Miami-Dade County spent the most on among all counties in the state.

Florida · 2025-03-13
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Total Lunar Eclipse: Blood Moon dazzles Florida’s night sky

FLORIDA — Sky watchers and astronomy lovers got a very rare treat as a total lunar eclipse dazzled the night sky above Central Florida early Friday morning. Totality started at 2:26 a.m. but the height of the eclipse was at 2:59 a.m. The totality ended at 3:31 a.m. Frank...

Florida · 2025-03-13
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Monster storm threatens to bring tornadoes, 70 mph winds to Northwest Florida

The threat of severe weather in portions of the Pensacola area this weekend has risen to “moderate,” according to the latest report from the National Weather Service Mobile office. Multiple rounds of storms could bring strong tornadoes, winds up to 70 mph and quarter-sized hail to the Pensacola area starting on Saturday and could potentially extend until Sunday morning. AccuWeather says that this could be the biggest severe weather and tornado event of the year so far, as it threatens a 500,000-square-mile radius in the central and southern United States that is home to more than 100 million people....

Pensacola, FL · 2025-03-13

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AG Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 6 Non-Citizen Members of Large Theft Ring

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of six non-citizen criminals engaging in mass car theft, whom he says are the product of former President Joe Biden's border policy. The five people in custody, and one who's at large, have been involved in a "very large" theft...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Mexican Man Charged Under New Florida Law for Illegal Re-Entry After Removal

The State of Florida filed felony charges against a Mexican national for illegal re-entry after being deported. The arrest and charges are a first for state immigration violations under a new law passed by the Florida legislature. According to Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement (SBIE) director Larry Keefe, Florida...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Search intensifies for missing woman in Florida

FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports that the family and friends of Rebecca Osmond, a 47-year-old former TGH employee who has been missing since February 22nd, are asking for help finding her.

Florida · 2025-03-12

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$35K Rolls-Royce? Florida car theft ring busted, undocumented immigrants arrested

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A large rental vehicle theft ring that stretched across Florida and into neighboring states has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of five undocumented immigrants and the search for a sixth suspect. During a news conference held in Hillsborough County, Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed...

Hillsborough County, FL · 2025-03-13

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9 Homey Diners In Florida With Comfort Food Locals Can’t Get Enough

The moment you catch that first whiff of bacon sizzling on the griddle and hear the gentle clink of coffee mugs, you know you’ve found one of Florida’s hidden treasures. In a state where restaurant chains multiply faster than tourists in February, these family-owned diners stand as delicious monuments to authenticity, where recipes are passed down rather than mass-produced.

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Florida Snowbirds from Canada will be subject to new federal rules

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Canadians who visit Florida and stay for long periods of time will soon have to deal with new immigration requirements. Approximately one million Canadian snowbirds flock to the U.S. annually. The Sunshine State is their favorite destination. The rules for them are about to be tightened.

Florida · 2025-03-11

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Florida students may have to learn these subjects if lawmakers get their way

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With the latest Legislative session underway, Florida lawmakers are already hashing it out over different bills to determine what legislation will become Florida law. As part of the kerfuffle, a couple of these bills aim to bring required topics into the classroom. House Bill 921 is...

Florida · 2025-03-12

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I spent $220 to take a ferry to a remote oasis near the Florida Keys. The ride had drawbacks but was well worth it.

I spent $220 to take a ferry to islands near the Florida Keys. The ticket also included two meals, admission to a national park, and an optional tour.

Key West, FL · 2025-03-11

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Florida Senator Moody’s First Bill Targets Homeownership For Law Enforcement

Florida’s newest U.S. Senator, Ashley Moody, kicked off her tenure with a bold move to support the state’s first responders, filing the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act as her inaugural bill. Unveiled today, the legislation aims to make homeownership more affordable for law...

Florida · 2025-03-12

Pensacola News Journal

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Florida's weekend could include tornadoes, damaging winds. Here's where, latest forecast

Dozens of states could face severe weather toward the end of the week in what AccuWeather is describing what could become the biggest severe weather and tornado event of the year so far. Florida is on the southern fringe of the storm system, with the Panhandle and North Florida facing the possibilities of tornadoes, damaging winds and hail, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location As of Wednesday, there remains some uncertainty on timing and what impacts could be...

Florida · 2025-03-12