Judge Orders Release Of Epstein Grand Jury Investigations
(Miami, FL) -- A federal judge is calling for material to be released from the Jeffrey Epstein grand jury investigations that took place about 20 years ago. A bid earlier this year to release the transcripts was denied.However, Judge Rodney Smith of Florida said he was granting a request by the Justice Department due to a bill passed by Congress ordering the release of all Epstein related records.
Wakulla County To Discuss Eliminating Property Taxes
(Crawfordville, FL)-- Wakulla County residents can find out more today about how eliminating the property tax could affect them. The county is holding a public workshop to discuss the impact such a move would have on public services. County Commissioner Ralph Thomas estimates eliminating property taxes would cost the county 18-million dollars. He tells WCTV that would force county officials to make some hard decisions.The workshop will take place around 7:00 tonight after the county commission meeting ends.
Survey Finds Worst Christmas Gift
(Undated) -- A national survey has found this year's worst Christmas gift. The survey commissioned by BetMGM Casino found the most unwanted gift this year is the self-help book. The survey titled "The Great Christmas Debate" also found that only 12-percent of Americans believe the best part of Christmas is receiving or giving gifts. Another Christmas debate solved by the survey found that over seven in ten Americans approve of re-gifting Christmas presents.
Marijuana Extract Might Lower Dog Aggression
(Undated) -- A new study says a marijuana extract could help soothe aggressive dogs. Researchers reported in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science that dogs given CBD supplements long-term have less aggression than other dogs. Researchers say the behavioral change shows the potential of CBD as a therapy for dogs with behavioral issues.
Today in History
1941, Congress declared war on Japan one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.