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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Sen. Rick Scott is asking federal regulators to crack down on imports of so-called “sewage garlic” from China. In a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Scott invoked 1962’s Trade Expansion Act, which authorizes the agency to “initiate an investigation to ascertain the effect of specific imports on the national security of the United States.”

Florida senator sounds the alarm on Chinese ‘sewage garlic’

Palm Beach County, FL

Wellington, FL

Palm Beach Daily News

WELLINGTON — The village has taken its first steps to annex 257 acres of unincorporated land along Southern Boulevard and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. The council voted Tuesday to approve the question registered voters in the proposed area will see in their March 2024 ballot to answer if they want their properties incorporated into Wellington.

Wellington wants to annex 257 acres along Southern Boulevard, Seminole Pratt Whitney Road

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Jacksonville, FL

L. Cane

The pandemic arguably gave rise to additional challenges for Florida's restaurants - such as staffing and supply chain issues. Unfortunately, for some Florida restaurants, new problems have also become an issue, including problematic interactions with the homeless population and rising costs.

Florida Restaurant Closes Citing "Homeless Situation," Stress & Rising Costs: "Not Worth The Time"

WashingtonExaminer

The Biden administration is trying to force taxpayer-funded gender transition surgeries and interventions in Florida, challenging the state's block on Medicaid coverage for the procedures.

Biden administration looks to force taxpayer-funded gender transitions in Florida

Tennessee State

Sunshine State Spotlight

• A First Warning Impact Day has been declared in Central Florida due to the possibility of severe storms on Sunday, with a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. • The approaching cold front is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of rain, strong winds reaching 40 mph, and a low chance of a brief tornado.

Severe Storms Expected as Cold Front Approaches Central Florida

Local Briefing

Boca Raton, FL

Ash Jurberg

Staff Reductions Cast a Shadow on Florida's Holiday Season with Three Businesses Cutting Jobs. The layoffs continue in Florida, with three more businesses announcing job cuts in the state.

Grim News for the Holidays: Three Florida Businesses Deliver Staff Mass Layoff Notices

Broward County, FL

Deerfield Beach, FL

Gary Smith

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – A severe multi-vehicle collision involving a Wawa semi-truck resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries on Sunday morning, according to Broward County authorities.

UPDATED: Deerfield Beach crash involves semi-truck leaves one person dead

Boynton Beach, FL

Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast

Boynton Beach, FL - In a meticulously planned and executed operation, law enforcement agencies in Boynton Beach have successfully disrupted a major drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing fentanyl and cocaine across South Florida. The joint collaboration between the Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) culminated in the arrest of 16 individuals and the confiscation of over 44 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl.

Fentanly and Cocaine Investigation Named Operation 'Big Boi' Nets 16 Arrests.

Debora Sailor

Among the dining options in South Florida, SIX TABLES in Boca Raton, Florida, is a culinary treasure. This small, well-known restaurant is praised for its attentive service, fine food prepared by skilled chefs, and personalized dining experience.

This place in Boca Raton is offering a culinary Journey at SIX TABLES

Kristen Walters

A popular food chain recently opened another new location in Florida this week. Read on to learn more. On Friday, December 8, 2023, the rapidly expanding dessert chain Crumbl Cookies celebrated the grand opening of its newest Florida location in Boca Raton, according to an opening event announcement posted on the business's Facebook page.

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