Florida's 'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump for 'Halt Fentanyl Act' bill signing

President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law Wednesday during a ceremony at the White House, where he was joined by families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl-related overdoses., including Jackie Siegel.

Florida attorney general sues to defend homeowners' right to pro-Trump signs

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit in Volusia County on behalf of two homeowners he says were targeted for displaying political signs supporting President Donald Trump.

Ex-wife of slain UC Berkeley professor orchestrated Greece hit, police say

The professor was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife’s residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her.

President Trump signs 'HALT Fentanyl Act'
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Trump was joined by several families who had lost family members and friends from fentanyl overdose at the event, and several people shared their stories.

'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Florida's own Jackie Siegel, the Queen of Versailles, was one of the family members who spoke of their loved ones at the bill signing.

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from car in Atlanta; 911 call released

An Atlanta Police Department report said the music, as well as set lists and footage plans for Beyoncé's show were stolen from her choreographer's rental car while parked in a popular neighborhood for shopping and dining.

Flagler County issues warning for Dead Lake over harmful algae bloom

The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County is warning residents and visitors to avoid contact with the water near the Bull Creek Boat Ramp at Dead Lake after the detection of harmful blue-green algae.

Brevard County girl, 10, dies after 3-year battle with rare brain cancer

10-year-old Vivian Sleeth passed away Tuesday morning at her home in Brevard, after her more than three-year battle with a rare, aggressive pediatric brain cancer.

Georgia teen charged in parents' deaths sought help from TikTok influencers

Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, is accused of killing her parents, months after allegedly urging TikTok creators to raise awareness about the case.

Trump denies that he plans to fire Jerome Powell
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President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.

Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports

President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.

FULL | Trump meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain
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President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.

Young worker dies falling into meat grinder at frozen burrito factory

A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California.

Trial date set for FSU shooting suspect
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The Florida State University (FSU) student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set to go to trial this November. Phoenix Ikner, 20, faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new CFO
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer. Republican Blaise Ingoglia, 54, will fill the vacancy. Ingoglia previously served in the House and as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida.

Georgia jury convicts ex-London cop who tried to fake wife's suicide

Prosecutors say the former London police officer and Georgia resident killed his wife and tried to stage her death as a suicide to stop her from revealing their marriage had been for a Green Card.

FSU shooting suspect has hearing
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Phoenix Ikner, the student accused of a mass shooting at Florida State University (FSU), had a case management hearing on Wednesday morning. Ikner did not appear in court for the hearing. The case is set to go to trial on Nov. 3 and will begin with jury selection.

Spending cuts divide lawmakers in U.S.
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Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.