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Florida Files Lawsuit Against DOJ

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Florida is taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Justice. Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit, claiming the agency unlawfully tried to block the state's own criminal investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Moody says the DOJ prevented state investigators from accessing the crime scene and other evidence in the case. Florida is asking the court to stop U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland from blocking its timely investigation. Trump was at his Palm Beach County golf course last month when authorities say Ryan Routh was found hiding with a rifle. The suspect was later arrested.

FPL Need $1B From Customers To Cover Hurricane Costs

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Florida Power and Light is trying to secure a large sum of money in order to cover the cost of three recent hurricanes. The company is asking state regulators if it can collect more than one-billion dollars from customers next year to pay for the costs of restoring power in the wake of Debby, Helene, and Milton. The request filed yesterday would also allow money to go into FPL's reserve. The state Public Service Commission will need to sign off on the funding, which are essentially a temporary add-on to customers' utility bills.

Dozens Accused of Crimes On Pinellas Co Barrier Islands After Hurricanes

(Pinellas Co., FL) -- Dozens of people face charges accusing them of committing crimes on the Pinellas County barrier islands following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Authorities say between October 2nd and 23rd, deputies conducted looting patrols on the barrier islands and arrested 45 suspects on 68 different charges. The charges include armed robbery, burglary, loitering and prowling, grand theft, vandalism and trespassing. Detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit completed a three-day operation this week on Madeira Beach. That led to the arrest of 64 suspects on 102 charges.

Family Sues AI Company, Blaming Chatbot for Teen's Suicide

(Orlando, FL) -- The family of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer is suing the AI company Character A.I., alleging that an AI chatbot manipulated him into abusive interactions that led to his suicide. According to the lawsuit, the chatbot engaged Setzer in emotional grooming and conversations that worsened his anxiety and depression. His last interaction with the bot reportedly encouraged him to take his own life. The lawsuit claims the company failed to provide safeguards or alert his parents as his mental health deteriorated. Character A.I. expressed sadness over the incident and plans to add new safety features.

Gov. DeSantis Ramps Up Opposition to Recreational Marijuana Amendment

(Cape Coral, FL) -- Governor Ron DeSantis intensified his opposition to Amendment 3 on Thursday, calling it a measure designed to benefit a single marijuana company, Trulieve, which has invested nearly 92-point-five million dollars in promoting it. The amendment, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, requires 60-percent voter support to pass on November 5. Opponents, including Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, argue that it could increase public health risks and limit legislative control.

Seventh Arrest Made in Hammocks HOA Fraud Investigation

(Miami, FL) -- Miami-Dade prosecutors have arrested a seventh person in connection with the ongoing fraud investigation at The Hammocks community in West Kendall. Ivan Diez, is accused of billing 172-thousand-dollars for work that was never done, including hurricane cleanup for a non-existent storm. This is the seventh arrest in the case involving corrupt HOA board members accused of stealing from residents. More arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

New Zealand Airport Imposes Three-Minute Hug Limit

(Wellington) -- A New Zealand airport is imposing a three-minute limit on farewell hugs. The Dunedin Airport on New Zealand's South Island started a new policy last month limiting how long departing travelers can give farewell hugs in the car drop-off zone, to keep traffic moving along. Signs posted in the area say "max hug time three minutes. "There was some backlash to the new rule on the airport's Facebook page, with some complaining about the "hug police." The CEO of the airport defended the hug limit, and said a 20-second hug is "enough to release oxytocin and serotonin, the happy hormones that boost well-being."

Today in History

1978, the horror film "Halloween" premiered in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

1971, Walt Disney World was dedicated in Orlando, Florida.


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