LOCAL NEWS
A Leon High School student was arrested Thursday for having a weapon on campus, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
On August 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will hold a public hearing and resolve the disputed impasse issues between the Tallahassee Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2339 and the City of Tallahassee, after hearing the parties’ explanations of their positions regarding the rejected recommendations of the special magistrate.
A man is behind bars after a more than three-hour standoff with U.S. Marshals in northwest Tallahassee Wednesday. Trey Wiggins, 32, faces a charge of resisting without violence in connection to the evening standoff that took place at his home on Bicycle Road, court records show.
FLORIDA NEWS
Florida saw increased tourism during the second quarter of 2024, while it continues trying to get the international market back to pre-pandemic levels.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis urged the State University System of Florida Board of Governors (BOG) to investigate into the spending practices of the University of Florida (UF) under former President Ben Sasse, following a report that alleged financial mismanagement during Sasse’s 17-month tenure.
NATIONAL NEWS
The US government announced the reduced prices of 10 prescription drugs for Medicare users yesterday. The deal was the result of the first direct negotiations between drug companies and the agency following the passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
JD Vance and Tim Walz, the Republican and Democratic vice presidential nominees, respectively, to debate Oct. 1 on CBS in New York City (More).
Five people have been charged in connection with the ketamine-related death of actor Matthew Perry. The 54-year-old “Friends” star was found unresponsive in his hot tub in October 2023. An autopsy confirmed he died from the effects of ketamine, with coronary artery disease and drowning as contributing factors.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.6%, Dow +1.4%, Nasdaq +2.3%) as investors regain confidence in US economy after retail sales unexpectedly grew 1% month-over-month in July (More).
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There are at least two problems with the comment that so called illegal aliens will be the ones benefitting from lower drug prices. Firstly, Medicare has guidelines for who qualifies for the benefit and that has not changed. Look it up. Secondly, if these so called illegal aliens are getting these benefits " on our dime," meaning they pay nothing, how do they benefit from lower prices if they are not paying anything anyway. The vast majority of Medicare recipients are citizens and will benefit if they use these drugs. They say more are to come. I say a good start, keep going.
Skeptic is correct... the so-called prescription price deal is a ruse. First of all, why only 10 prescription drugs and why only for Medicare users? It helps the illegal aliens who now get Medicare on our dime, but how does this help the majority of "legal" citizens? It's a campaign stunt is all.
And as a side note: the so-called "2022 Inflation Reduction Act" is anything but an inflation reduction act.
When Florida passes a Law, it goes into effect that same Year either in July or October, why can't our Federal Government do the same?
The girl had pepper spray and a taser -- non-lethal weapons that are legal in the hands of most adults. Probably no more than a slap on the wrist for her.
The prescription drug price "deal" sounds good, but is troubling. It doesn't go into effect until 2026. Meaning the administration announces it now as a feather in their cap during campaign season then try to use it again during the midterm campaigns. Meanwhile, seniors continue to struggle with the high costs of these drugs.
A few years back, a Leon High School student was caught with a pistol and in the end, no punishment