LOCAL NEWS
Steve Stewart discusses local law enforcement issues and the recent operation to aimed at arresting sexual predators.
Accused Florida State University gunman Phoenix Ikner’s trial date has been set. During a case management hearing Wednesday, Leon County Judge Lance Neff announced jury selection for the case will begin November 3. But that date could change.
The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host its regularly scheduled Governing Council Meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the CSC Leon Administrative Office. 2002 Old St. Augustine Rd, Building A, Suite 50, Tallahassee, FL 32301. The full meeting packet is accessible here.
FLORIDA NEWS
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s chief financial officer, gaining more control over the state Cabinet and potentially setting up a proxy battle in 2026 with President Donald Trump.
NATIONAL NEWS
Several House Republicans yesterday signed on to a measure directing the Justice Department to release classified documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. The push—which would require a House majority to succeed—comes after President Donald Trump addressed mounting calls over the files, criticizing Republicans who supported their release and defending Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the case.
Department of Homeland Security expands third-country deportation program, sending five immigrant detainees from various countries to the southern African nation of Eswatini (More).
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.3%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq +0.3%) after President Donald Trump denied reports he was planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (More).
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News Maven,
Your observations are always so accurate. I would vote for you to lead this City whenever you decided to run for office!
Mayor Flintstone: The new ordinance you just helped enact DQ’ing a young opponent is widely being seen as dirty politics at its best.