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While not calling for a ban, Ladapo highlights the risk of mercury exposure, aligning with the European Union rather than the American Dental Association, which finds amalgams safe and affordable.
Consistent with FDA guidance, Floridians are advised against removing existing fillings, as the greatest danger occurs during installation or removal.
Shuffleboard Property Donation Contested
The Leesburg City Commission voted 4-1 to donate land the city owns, including shuffleboard courts, to Forward Paths Foundation for homeless teens. Dozens of residents and nonresidents objected at Monday’s meeting.
Forward Paths said it will build 10 tiny homes on the donated land that would house 20 youths who are aging out of the foster care system or at risk of homelessness. The nonprofit has 2.5 years to complete the project.
The Leesburg Shuffleboard Club, which has been playing at the site on Palmetto Street for 54 years, spent weeks gathering more than 1,000 signatures to keep the courts.
The club hired an attorney to file a conflict-of-interest complaint with the state ethics board regarding Commissioner Jimmy Burry’s relationship with Forward Paths. Burry’s wife is the organization’s executive director, and his son is the president.
Proposed Law Would Aid Veterans’ Pay
The Major Richard Star Act is proposed federal legislation—championed by Pasco County Rep. Gus Bilirakis—that would change the rules for veterans’ disability pay.
Under current law, only veterans with 20 years of service and a 50% or greater disability rating can collect both retirement and disability pay.
If it becomes a law, the Star Act would expand benefits to retirees whose military careers were shorter than 20 years due to combat-related injuries, allowing them to collect hundreds of dollars each month in disability pay.
This bipartisan legislation is named in honor of Major Richard A. Star, a decorated war veteran who was forced to medically retire due to his combat-related injuries. After a battle with cancer, Major Star passed away in 2021.
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The Next Gold Rush
The demand for lithium is fueling a modern-day gold rush. Lithium is essential for batteries in electric cars, storing renewable energy, humanoid robots, and AI data center backup batteries. Demand for lithium is projected to soar 18x by 2040, creating a massive opportunity for investors. Elon Musk didn’t hold back when talking about the potential here: “Do you like minting money? Well, the lithium business is for you.”
Enter EnergyX. Their patented LiTAS® technology can extract up to 300% more lithium than traditional methods. They’ve already secured a partnership and strategic investment from General Motors and raised $140 million, including earning a $5M Department of Energy grant.
➤ Everglades: A third lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz detention center has been filed by a detainee challenging the state’s authority to operate the facility. (More)
➤ Gainesville: On Monday, the University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Donald Landry as interim president. Landry is chair emeritus of Columbia University’s Department of Medicine. (More)
➤ Osceola County: Animal Services temporarily paused non-emergency dog intakes due to increased upper respiratory illness cases, to prevent further spread and keep shelter animals safe. (See Video)
➤ Fruitville: A young girl remains hospitalized in critical condition after being swept into a storm drain during a severe water main break. (See Photo)
➤ Southeast Florida: A seemingly healthy 11-foot-4-inch great hammerhead shark was found dead off the coast—an apparent victim of catch-and-release sport fishing—with a large hook still in its mouth. (See Photo)
➤ Oak Hill: The city will receive roughly $187,000 in state funding for a Canal Avenue flood prevention project to address a low point behind homes and businesses with no outlet to the surrounding drainage systems. (More)
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➤ The Jaguars, Dolphins, and Buccaneers cut their rosters down to the maximum 53 players yesterday afternoon. (See Final Rosters)
➤ Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero is now tied for second on the franchise’s single-season home run list, trailing Carlos Pena by seven. With about thirty games left in the season, he may break the record. (More)
➤The Buccaneers released 449-pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson on Monday after he failed to lose enough weight during the preseason. (More)
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➤ L3Harris Technologies completed a $100 million expansion in Palm Bay to support the development of missile-detection satellites tied to the U.S. Department of Defense’s proposed Golden Dome for America initiative. (More)
➤ Playboy lifestyle and media brand is moving its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach, saying it is a culturally relevant and business-friendly city. (More)
➤ Commerce Bank received regulatory approval for its $585 million acquisition of Fort Myers-based FineMark National Bank & Trust. The transaction will close on Jan. 1. (More)
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How General Motors Is Securing Lithium Supply
The world will need to produce 3.8 million tons of lithium per year by 2035 to meet the demand for electric vehicles. GM is turning to a startup to unlock a US-based lithium supply: EnergyX.
EnergyX’s patented LiTAS® technology can extract up to 300% more lithium than traditional methods. GM led a $50 million funding round in EnergyX earlier this year, and EnergyX is now opening up the opportunity to join them to all investors. Don’t miss out: Become an EnergyX shareholder today.
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➤ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday. The Grammy winner and the Kansas City Chiefs player, who started dating in 2023, live in South Florida during the training season. (See Engagement Photo)
➤ Cardinal Flix, an independent film studio, is considering St. Augustine for a film shoot next year. The Batting Cage will follow two sisters “on a mission to scatter the ashes of their third sibling.” (More)
➤ The Suncoast Humane Society in Charlotte County is raising money for their furry friends by offering an educational experience called “Happy Capy” to meet the world’s largest rodent. (See Photo)
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Surgeon General Issues Dental Warning
