LOCAL NEWS
On Wednesday, April 16, during a class transition at Cobb Middle School, an 8th grade student was found in possession of multiple weapons on campus. The incident occurred after the student was observed cutting another student’s backpack with an object described as being similar in size to a pencil.
Steve Stewart discusses the city commission decision to pursue an eminent domain action related to the Canopy Circle K on The Preston Scott Show.
FLORIDA NEWS
Amid ongoing scrutiny of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program and an affiliated foundation, the executive director of the Hope Florida program is poised to step down from the job.
An effort to keep students off cell phones throughout the school day passed the Florida House on Wednesday, though differences remain with a Senate proposal.
NATIONAL NEWS
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating order by deporting Venezuelan men to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act without allowing them to challenge their removal (More)
UK top court rules in landmark case the legal definition of a “woman” refers to biological sex and excludes transgender people under equality laws; court further states laws still protect transgender people from discrimination (More)
US stock markets close lower (S&P 500 -2.2%, Dow -1.7%, Nasdaq -3.1%), dragged down by chip stocks, including Nvidia (-6.9%) and AMD (-7.4%), as Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns tariffs could raise inflation (More)
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