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Law enforcement agencies fanned out across Central Florida this week, shutting down dozens of illegal gambling storefronts and hauling away stacks of cash and hundreds of machines. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Florida Gaming Control Commission and Attorney General James Uthmeier for what they called Operation Reel of Fortune. Deputies served […]
A challenge to a monstrously regressive Florida state law that makes it easier for books to be pulled from school libraries is making its way through a federal circuit court in Atlanta. The appeal was brought by a group of publishers, authors, and parents who say their First Amendment rights are being trampled by Florida’s […]
Homebuyers in Florida have quietly begun closing on homes without using an agent — relying instead on artificial intelligence to search listings, generate offers and draft contracts. Tech startup Homa says at least 10 homes have already closed end-to-end using its AI-powered system, with several more deals currently in escrow — a shift that could […]
The U.S. District Judge Virginia Covington has sentenced a man in Tampa, Florida, to seven years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding and assisting in the filing of false and fraudulent tax returns tied to fabricated gambling winnings and losses. Along with the sentencing, the court has […]
Seminole Gaming’s COO, David Hoenemeyer, has released a statement as Florida wrestles with a rising illegal gambling industry. In recent months, the state has been host to several busts and stings, weeding out illegal gambling rings. As we’ve previously reported, Florida has had a series of cases involving illegal gambling. Most recently, a raid found […]
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Illegal slot machine operators in Port Richey, Florida, had a bad day. Joining forces with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the Port Richey and New Port Richey police departments managed to secure 249 illegal slot machines. Alongside this, it also seized $194,262 “in suspected gambling proceeds.” No arrests were made, but eight operators have […]
Solar energy is booming across the U.S. and, for the first time, Florida is catching up to industry powerhouses Texas and California. Despite removing climate change from its official state policy in 2024, Florida added more utility-scale solar than California last year, with over 3 gigawatts of new capacity coming online. “This is not a […]
South Florida has bloomed as America’s new capital for capital. Some of the region’s leading developers and city leaders make the argument that the trend is permanent and practical as New York City lost billions of dollars in income to the region. “We as a company, as a family, want to be known for not only […]
The Federal Aviation Administration briefly halted flights to several Florida airports on Thursday night after a SpaceX Starship testing failure. The incident marks the second time this year that SpaceX experienced a mishap during a flight test of Starship resulting in debris raining down and commercial flights disrupted. Affected airports included Miami International Airport, which […]
