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AG Investigating Tate Brothers
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a criminal investigation into brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate following their arrival in Fort Lauderdale. The pair were released after being held on human trafficking charges in Romania.
In the U.S., the brothers face a civil suit from a woman alleging they coerced her into sex work and then defamed her after she gave evidence to Romanian authorities. They deny all allegations against them.
Andrew Tate responded to the announcement by asserting that investigators would not be able to convict him because he regularly deletes all the data from his electronics.
Upon the Tates’ arrival in Florida last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis said, “Florida is not a place where you are welcome with that type of conduct.”
Statewide Animal Abuser Database in the Works
A Volusia County woman who created a local database listing people charged with animal abuse is helping create legislation for a statewide database.
The proposed database—intended to be consulted during the animal adoption processes—would work in tandem with Ponce’s Law, Florida’s felony aggravated animal cruelty statute.
Debbie Darino, president and founder of The Ponce Animal Foundation and the driving force behind Ponce’s Law, established the nonprofit in 2017 after a 9-month-old black Labrador Retriever puppy named Ponce was killed in Ponce Inlet.
If enacted, the statewide system would be integrated into the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s website and automatically include anyone who was convicted of—or who has pleaded guilty or no contest to—animal abuse charges.
Stuart’s Frazier Creek Named Top New Brewery
A Treasure Coast brewery has landed the top spot on USA Today’s list of the 10 best new breweries in the country. You can see the full list here.
“It’s only every couple of years that a Florida brewery is nominated,” co-founder Etienne Bourgeois said. “We do have a lot of breweries in Florida, so for the focus to be on us, it’s absolutely breathtaking.”
RAK Brewing Co. in Frederick, Maryland, and Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, rounded out the top three.
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➤Tallahassee: A bill in the Florida Legislature could return Amtrak service between New Orleans and Orlando, which has not been directly connected since 2005. (More)
➤ Santa Rosa County: An EF-0 tornado, with winds reaching 84 mph, touched down in Midway on Wednesday. The tornado caused damage to boats, RVs, trailers, fences, and trees. (See Video)
➤ Jacksonville: The federal government intends to sell the 11-story Charles E. Bennett Federal Building downtown, stating it is “not core” to government operations. (More)
➤ Miami: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne will close in May for a $100 million renovation, with hundreds of South Florida workers temporarily losing their jobs for at least six months. (More)
➤ Apopka: Wekiwa Springs State Park, a popular swimming and recreation area northwest of Orlando, will require reservations to manage crowds starting March 12. (See Details)
➤ St. Petersburg: Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix was the most-watched IndyCar series race—other than the Indianapolis 500—since 2011, with 1.4 million viewers. (More)
➤ Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 34 points on Wednesday night, but the team fell just short of upsetting the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 112-107. (More)
➤ Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement. Morse started all 17 games for the team last season. (More)
➤The Miami Hurricanes have hired Duke assistant coach Jai Lucas as the team’s next head basketball coach. (More)
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➤ Orlando-based Jeff’s Bagel Run aims to open 50 new stores in 2025 in Central Florida, Colorado, and Tennessee. (More)
➤ Daytona Beach-based Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has filed plans for a potential campus in Lake County. (More)
➤ A recent report shows that Florida led the Southern region in CEO changes, with 13 CEOs resigning in January and 118 changing positions in 2024.(See Details)
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➤ Endangered smalltooth sawfish are once again experiencing a mysterious affliction that causes them to spin erratically and often die in Florida waters. (See Video)
➤ The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota has launched its latest exhibit, George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life, paying tribute to the lead guitarist for The Beatles, who also had a passion for gardening. (See Video)
➤ The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is back for its 10th year, taking place Fridays through Sundays from March 7 to May 18, with free concerts included with admission. (Get Tickets)
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