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Florida smashes tourism record in 2024 | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2025-02-12 10:21:00

SUMMARY: In 2024, Florida’s tourism reached a record high of 142.9 million visitors, an increase of nearly 3 million from previous years, with 30 million visiting in the fourth quarter. Governor Ron DeSantis announced a boater freedom initiative that aims to treat boaters like adults and includes a right to boat law, preventing local regulations on gas-powered boats. He proposed eliminating the need for probable cause for boat inspections, allowing the Fish and Wildlife Commission to focus on important cases. The marine industry supports 7,000 businesses and generates $31 billion for the state’s economy, reflecting a 53% growth since 2018.

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With Trump’s zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb

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www.clickorlando.com – Calvin Woodward, Associated Press – 2025-03-15 07:07:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has implemented a chaotic tariff policy, targeting both allies and adversaries, which has left the world anxious about its next steps. He has imposed, paused, and adjusted tariffs unpredictably, including threatening a 200% tax on European wine unless the EU drops a 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey. The policy aims to boost American manufacturing but has raised fears of slower growth and higher inflation. His erratic approach has damaged trade relations, particularly with Canada, where new tariffs have sparked backlash and fear of U.S. expansionist ambitions. The trade landscape remains uncertain and volatile.

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UK’s Starmer convenes ‘coalition of the willing’ for second meeting to discuss Ukraine

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www.news4jax.com – Pan Pylas, Associated Press – 2025-03-15 01:07:00

SUMMARY: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting a virtual meeting of global leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine and Russia’s potential acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire. Unlike the prior summit, approximately 25 nations, including European allies and Ukraine, will participate, with notable absences from the U.S. amidst shifting strategies under President Trump. Starmer emphasizes the need for concrete commitments if Russia is serious about peace, criticizing President Putin for delaying tactics. As Ukraine faces increasing military pressure, Starmer calls for an end to Russian attacks and urges immediate action towards a ceasefire.

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SpaceX sends 4 crew members to stuck NASA astronauts at ISS

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-03-14 21:20:59

SUMMARY: SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying four crew members from Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS) to relieve two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams, who have been stranded for nine months due to mechanical issues. The relief mission, a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, is expected to arrive late Saturday. Once the crew arrives, they will spend a few days at the ISS before the two stranded astronauts return to Earth next Wednesday. The new crew members include two Americans, a Japanese astronaut, and a Russian astronaut, planning a six-month stay at the ISS.

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CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero explains how the mission went off without a hitch.

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