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Hillsborough River cresting causes flooding in Zephyrhills neighborhood
SUMMARY: Pasco fire crews have performed over 150 rescues due to severe flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, impacting areas like Newport Richie and Zephyr Hills. In Silver Oaks near the Hillsboro River, residents like Nick Burgess are grappling with rising waters, reflecting on the unprecedented nature of the flooding compared to past hurricanes. The heavy rains have led to downed trees and inundated neighborhoods, prompting swift action from emergency services to assist vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly in nearby condos. Residents are on high alert, prepared to evacuate as the situation remains precarious.
Pasco Fire Rescue said it conducted more than 150 rescues on Friday. Rescue crews said heavy rain from Hurricane Milton and the Hillsborough River cresting are causing flooding in neighborhoods.
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Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence official | National
SUMMARY: President-Elect Donald Trump announced new appointments to his administration, naming U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Trump praised Gabbard for her service and bipartisan appeal, while emphasizing Gaetz’s role in fighting corruption and restoring integrity to the Department of Justice. Trump’s cabinet also includes Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, Lee Zeldin as head of the EPA, and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Other appointees include Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, among several others. Democrats plan to challenge Trump’s picks.
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Florida boasts record visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes | Florida
SUMMARY: In the third quarter of 2024, Florida welcomed 34.6 million visitors, marking a 1.7% increase over the previous record, despite hurricanes Debby and Helene. This follows strong tourism growth in the first two quarters, totaling 109.7 million visitors so far this year. Last year, over 140 million people visited, with 92.1% being domestic tourists. International traffic also rose by 1.8%. Florida’s tourism is supported by priorities like public safety and freedom. Notably, 38.1% of visitors traveled by air, with Orlando and Miami seeing the highest numbers of enplanements.
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Dozens participate in protest against Trump in downtown Tampa
SUMMARY: Anthony Hill reports from downtown Tampa, where a protest against president-elect Donald Trump is underway. Demonstrators express opposition to Trump’s policies, viewing him as a divisive figure whose stances on immigration, women’s rights, and racism are unacceptable. Protesters carried signs voicing their resistance to his agenda. While some drivers showed support for the protest, others backed Trump. Meanwhile, Evan Power, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, dismissed the protests as radical leftist reactions to Trump’s victory, asserting that Trump unites the country and calling for unity under his leadership. Tensions remain high following the contentious election.
Dozens of people protested against President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday outside of city hall in downtown Tampa.
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