Florida Political News

In May 2025, spending at U.S. restaurants and bars fell by 0.9%, marking the largest decline since February 2023, when a similar decrease was observed, according to Bloomberg. This drop reflected a wider pullback in retail spending as consumers tightened their budgets across various discretionary categories.In May 2025, spending at U.S. restaurants and bars declined […]

JetBlue Airways is implementing several cost-cutting measures as weaker-than-expected travel demand threatens the airline’s goal of breaking even this year. CEO Joanna Geraghty informed employees that the path to profitability will take longer than anticipated, and the airline is still relying on borrowed funds to maintain operations. “We’re hopeful that demand and bookings will rebound, […]

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle sentenced Alexis Soto Escalante, 20, of Ellenton, to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiring to possess and distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl and 500 grams of cocaine. Soto Escalante pleaded guilty on April 11, 2025. According to court records, on May […]

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released a report identifying the top states in the U.S. and which Florida cities have the highest number of dog attacks on mail carriers. In Florida, the report says dog attacks are on the rise. The USPS list the top cities in the state of reported dog attacks on postal […]

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has expressed optimism regarding the U.S. Senate’s revised approach to reforming the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a statement, NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara highlighted the advantages of the Senate’s proposed modifications to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would preserve 100% federal funding for SNAP benefits, […]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Congressmen Byron Donalds and Greg Steube are calling on the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees to conduct a fully transparent and public search for the school’s next president. In a letter sent to the board ahead of its anticipated search process, the three Republican lawmakers urged […]

Passionate Care Services, LLC, a local non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton has announced the launch of Blooom, a job training programfor adult students who have aged out of other vocational programs. The new program is part of a partnership with Palm […]

MIAMI — A former employee of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for defrauding multiple COVID-19 relief programs to fund a lavish lifestyle. Malaina Chapman, 38, of South Florida, was sentenced on June 13 by U.S. District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II to 54 […]

In May, over 100 pharmacies closed across the U.S., with 137 shutdowns reported by ScrapeHero.com compared to just 81 new openings. Walgreens led the closures with 71 locations shut down, especially in California, Georgia, and the East Coast. CVS closed 23 pharmacies, while Rite Aid shuttered nine. These closures highlight the challenges facing traditional pharmacy […]

MIAMI – Eston “Dusty” Melton III, a longtime lobbyist active in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, was sentenced on June 17, 2025, to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to evading the payment of more than $2 million in federal income taxes. According to court documents, Melton ran a lobbying business that generated […]

OCALA, Fla. – A licensed mental health counselor in Ocala has been arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and identity theft, accused of using the personal information of patients to submit fraudulent insurance claims over a span of several years. Michelle Forsythe, 61, was indicted on 14 counts of wire fraud and one count […]

Walmart continues to dominate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) spending, capturing approximately 25% of all dollars spent through the program, according to a new report by data and technology firm Numerator. The retail giant also leads in general merchandise sales among SNAP recipients, far outpacing competitors. The report, titled The SNAP Evolution: Supporting Shoppers in a […]