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GOP voters blame Congress, not Trump, for lack of progress
NEW YORK (AP) — In firm control of the federal government, President Donald Trump and his Republican Party have so far failed to deliver on core campaign promises on health care, taxes and infrastructure. But in New York's Trump Tower cafe, the Gentry family blames Congress, not the president.
White House: Trump backs repeal-only health bill as ‘option’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is pressuring wavering senators to back a Republican bill to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's health...
Miami judge: New stand-your-ground law is unconstitutional
MIAMI (AP) -- A judge has ruled that Florida's lawmakers overstepped their authority in updating the state's "Stand Your Ground" ruling.
In ruling the law...
Rock Riley Moves From Television To Radio Talk Host
Popular former Bright House sports television personality, Rock Riley has just been added to Genesis Communications owned and operated Sports Talk AM 1040 The...
Forecaster says budget cuts could hurt hurricane predictions
MIAMI (AP) -- Recent progress in forecasting the intensity of hurricanes - which has lagged behind storm track forecasting - could be undermined by proposed cuts in federal funding for tropical weather research, says the retiring chief of a team of U.S. hurricane specialists.
Veteran activist from Florida chosen as NOW’s new leader
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A long-time feminist activist whose campaign resume noted that she had an illegal abortion in 1968 has been elected as...
US demands more security on international flights to US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department is demanding that airlines around the world step up security measures for international flights bound for the United States or face the possibility of a total electronics ban for planes.
CEO: Molten material hit power plant workers; victims ID’d
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Workers at a Florida power plant were trying to unplug a blocked tank when molten material poured onto them, killing two and injuring four others, officials said Friday.
Investigators Probe Deadly TECO Plant Blast
Federal workplace investigators are at Tampa Electric Company’s Apollo Beach power plant in the wake of Thursday’s deadly explosion.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s...
Cost of concealed weapons permits goes down in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- The fee to apply or renew concealed weapons permits in Florida is going down $5.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam - whose...
