Live News of Florida January 30, 2025

Rare Snowfall In Florida Causes Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles

An unusual arctic blast in northern Florida last week resulted in a rare snowfall and left green sea turtles in distress as far south as St. Augustine. The cold temperatures led to a condition known as...Read More

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Veterans Rally Behind Tulsi Gabbard For Intelligence Director Role

Hundreds of veterans from across the nation have expressed their strong support for former Democrat Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be appointed as the director of national intelligence in President-elect Donald Trump's potenRead More

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Meta Settles Lawsuit With Trump For $25 Million

Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. This settlement is part of...Read More

Trump Administration Offers Buyouts To Reduce Federal Workforce

President Donald Trump's administration is offering buyouts to federal employees to quickly reduce the government workforce. The deadline for employees to decide is Feb. 6. The buyouts are available to all full-time federaRead More

House GOP Leaders Draw Red Line In Budget Talks

Leaders within the House GOP's largest caucus are emphasizing the importance of reducing the U.S. deficit in congressional Republicans' budget discussions. The Republican Study Committee's steering group is advocating forRead More

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Deadliest Plane Collision In DC In Decades

A recent law enforcement source has reported that the search and rescue operation for survivors of Wednesday's tragic plane collision is taking a somber turn. The source has described the images from rescuers as 'stunning,Read More

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House Republicans Face Fiscal Deadlines Amid Policy Overhaul

House Republicans are gearing up for a busy period ahead as they navigate three impending fiscal deadlines and President Donald Trump's ambitious agenda for his first 100 days in office. Congressional GOP leaders are currRead More

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Dozens Of Chinese Migrants Arrested In Florida Smuggling Operation

In the wake of a nationwide crackdown on criminal aliens during President Donald Trump's second term, law enforcement officials in Coral Gables, Florida, have made significant arrests involving Chinese migrants and suspectRead More

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Senate Judiciary Committee Confirms Pam Bondi As U.S. Attorney General

The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to confirm Pam Bondi as the U.S. attorney general, a decision that was widely anticipated and now sends Trump's nominee to the floor for a full vote. During the committee's...Read More

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Former FBI Agent Praises Pam Bondi's Integrity And Compassion

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, who worked closely with Pam Bondi, Trump's nominee for attorney general, praised Bondi's integrity and commitment to upholding the U.S. Constitution. Parker highlighted Bondi's compaRead More

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Justice Department Faces Potential Shift In Voting Rights Approach

The Justice Department is facing potential changes in its approach to investigating voting and elections, raising concerns among voting rights groups. The nomination of Pam Bondi, a longtime ally of former President DonaldRead More

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House Speaker Johnson Plans Budget Blueprint For Tax Cuts

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about the progress made during this week's House Republican retreat in Doral, Florida. The focus of the retreat has been on developing a budget proposal that will pave the wayRead More

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Colombian Customs Worker Pleads Guilty In Money Laundering Case

A Colombian customs worker, Omar Ambuila, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit money laundering in a federal court in Tampa, Florida. The 63-year-old admitted to taking bribes and funneling over $1 million in drug proceeRead More

Kentucky Upsets Tennessee In SEC Showdown

No. 12 Kentucky secured a hard-fought 78-73 victory over No. 8 Tennessee in a thrilling Southeastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night. The Wildcats, led by Koby Brea's 18 points, managed to snap a two-game losing streakRead More

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House Speaker Johnson Plans Budget Blueprint For Tax Cuts

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about the progress made during this week's House Republican retreat in Doral, Florida. The focus of the retreat was to develop a budget proposal that would pave the way for...Read More

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Vice President JD Vance Stresses Party Unity At GOP Retreat

During the House GOP's policy retreat at President Donald Trump's resort in Doral, Florida, Vice President JD Vance emphasized party unity as leadership begins drafting the president's first major legislative package. WhilRead More

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Lauren Betts Named AP National Player Of The Week

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s college basketball for Week 12 of the season is Lauren Betts from UCLA. The junior center had an outstanding performance, averaging 27.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, andRead More

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Sees Dramatic Drop In Violent Crime

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has made significant strides in reducing violent crime rates by implementing effective policy changes. Sheriff T.K. Waters, with over three decades of experience in law enforcement, has beRead More

House Speaker Signals Potential Need For Bipartisan Cooperation On Debt Limit

House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated to Republicans that he sees challenges ahead for the debt limit in President Donald Trump's initial legislative package, as reported by three sources familiar with the matter. DuriRead More

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Trump-Endorsed Candidates Lead Races In Florida Special Elections

The races to fill the U.S. House seats of former Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz commenced on Tuesday with primaries in conservative districts that strongly support President Donald Trump. The 1st Congressional District, pRead More