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Restaurant workers at Disney Springs are advocating for improved wages and benefits, highlighting the disparity between subcontracted employees and those directly employed by Disney. Union officials describe these subcontracted workers as a "second class" who lack the same rights and benefits. The movement aims to address these inequalities within the entertainment complex.
Palm Beach County officials are seeking nearly $7 million in federal reimbursement for the costs incurred in providing security for former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The heightened security measures are necessary due to the ongoing contentious political climate as the November election approaches. Without federal assistance, local taxpayers may bear the financial burden.
President Joe Biden, during a speech at the Economic Club of Washington, highlighted significant economic progress made under his administration, attributing it to a "new economic playbook" developed in response to challenges inherited from former President Trump. He emphasized that while progress has been made, there is still much work to do, particularly in light of the upcoming presidential election.
Increasing odds of tropical development in the Gulf are being monitored, with a potential tropical depression expected to form early next week. The article highlights three areas of interest, particularly a disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, while noting that conditions for two other systems in the central Atlantic are less favorable.
Metallica is extending its M72 world tour into a third year, with two new shows scheduled in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on June 6 and June 8, 2025. The tour will feature an upgraded stage and performances by notable artists such as Pantera and Limp Bizkit. Tickets will be available for purchase starting September 27, 2024.
Hillsborough County leaders are set to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis during a meeting where residents will voice their concerns regarding a proposed $10 million funding allocation. The funding, part of the county's FY 2025 budget, has previously supported the construction of 1,700 housing units but faces opposition from those who believe the funds should be redirected toward infrastructure projects.
An 18-year-old in St. Petersburg was hospitalized with serious injuries following a hit-and-run accident on Thursday afternoon. The police are actively searching for the driver of the sedan involved in the crash, which occurred at the intersection of 54th Avenue North and 12th Street.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed a complaint against St. Petersburg City Council chairperson Deborah Figgs-Sanders, stating it lacked legal sufficiency. This decision highlights the ongoing scrutiny of political figures and their connections to donors, especially in local governance. The dismissal reflects a significant development in local political dynamics.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported that major tech companies are collecting and selling consumer data without providing adequate privacy protections, particularly affecting children and teens. This report stems from an earlier FTC order requiring nine companies to disclose their data practices, revealing widespread data sharing and insufficient data deletion practices.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has blamed the United States for the recent surge in cartel violence in Sinaloa, which has resulted in at least 30 deaths over the past week. The violence is attributed to a power struggle between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel, exacerbated by the recent capture of a key cartel leader.