SOCIAL SECUIRITY
In-person Social Security ID policy modified ahead of rollout
The Social Security Administration says new technology will help them better flag fraud, so they can keep taking claims over the phone.
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The Social Security Administration says new technology will help them better flag fraud, so they can keep taking claims over the phone.
Pastors Rev. Dr. Steve Blinder and Richy Fortune are advocating for churches to continue serving as a safe space for everyone.
The state senator who proposed the legislation says it comes down to safety.
First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
The act would require prospective voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register.
Von Payne Spirits CEO worries tariffs could hurt its bottom line.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to try and fix the higher cost of owning a condo.
Madhurima Paturi, an attorney with Paturi Law in Orlando, says she is representing clients in all 50 states.
The proposal comes as federal, state and local governments debate fluoride's benefits.
Residents in Pasco County, as well as Plant City in Hillsborough County, voted in municipal elections Tuesday.
First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
The proposal comes as federal, state and local governments debate fluoride's benefits.
As part of the proposed law, three violations could result in a $1,000-a-day fine.
The bill creates a report line, where Floridians may log and document sightings to the state.
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Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Both El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and U.S. AG Pam Bondi refused to commit to the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia during an Oval Office meeting.
Trump’s onslaught of import taxes has panicked financial markets and raised deep concerns from Wall Street economists about a possible recession.
Although Trump has paused some tariffs, he has kept in place 145% duties on China, the world's second-largest economy.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said semiconductor tariffs are coming "in probably a month or two."
U.S. stocks are stanching the bleeding, a day after their worst losses since 2022 led to a wipeout for financial markets circling the world
The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates
The Democratic National Convention occurs next month in Chicago.
The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing
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Haines City broke ground on Crossroads Village Center, a 120-acre commercial project that will include a Target.
The hole formed after last year’s hurricanes on Estancia Boulevard. More than six months later, it seems to be getting bigger.
Brazilian-based Bauducco Foods recently broke ground in Zephyrhills. State officials said is a prime example of companies building in the state.
The Internal Revenue Service pushed the deadline back to May 1 for those directly impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
BayCare’s Morton Plant Hospital recently completed the world’s first transcatheter aortic valve–in–transcatheter aortic valve procedure.
The immediate future of the Cross Bay Ferry could be decided this week during the Hillsborough County Commission meeting.
