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Hurricane Milton makes landfall; 'multiple fatalities' reported in St. Lucie County

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-10-09 21:32:07


SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s West Coast as a category 3 storm, causing extensive damage and a deadly tornado outbreak. It hit near Sarasota, leading to wind speeds reaching up to 100 mph and over 19 confirmed tornadoes. The storm resulted in multiple fatalities in St. Lucie County, damaging sheriff’s vehicles and triggering search and rescue operations. Various areas experienced roof damage and downed power lines, while torrential rains raised concerns of flooding. Although Tampa Bay avoided the worst storm surge, up to 15 feet of surge was reported south of the city. Milton has since weakened to a category 2 storm.

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Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a Category 3 storm. The storm has already produced heavy rain, flooding and a deadly tornado outbreak.

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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in support of film incentives bill in Texas | FOX 7 Austin

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www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2025-03-31 19:02:25

SUMMARY: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson supported a Texas film incentives bill during a committee hearing on SB22, which aims to revamp the Texas Moving Image Incentive Program. The legislation proposes to allocate $500 million every two years, arguing that $469 is spent in the state for every dollar granted. McConaughey emphasized the importance of training a local workforce through partnerships with community colleges to sustain a film industry in Texas. By developing infrastructure and job training, Texas could attract productions and compete with states like Georgia and New Mexico, creating a self-sustaining film industry.

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Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

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Fans reflect on Selena's legacy 30 years after her tragic death

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-03-31 18:32:17

SUMMARY: Today marks 30 years since the tragic murder of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez, but her legacy endures through ongoing tributes and the memories of fans. Dana Cortez, host of The Dana Cortez show, reflects on how Selena inspired her and others to pursue their dreams. Fans share their joy in celebrating her life and music rather than dwelling on her untimely death. Tribute bands, like the “Hano Queen Forever,” strive to honor her legacy through respectful performances, emphasizing the continuing demand for her music, which resonates deeply with fans. Selena remains a beloved and influential figure.

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Selena’s legacy lives on through her work and ongoing tributes.

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Trump administration targets Sinaloa Cartel in latest actions | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Dan McCaleb | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-31 14:57:00

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration on Monday turned the heat up on Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, targeting its money laundering operation and financers.

The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned six members of the cartel and seven other entities, freezing their assets in the U.S.

Treasury also alerted banks and other financial institutions “to be vigilant to bulk cash smuggling and repatriation by Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations.”

“Our administration is committed to cutting off their funding, and neutralizing the threat through all available tools,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday in announcing the sanctions. “We leveled sanctions against six individuals and seven entities involved in a money laundering operation, cutting off financing for these evil people.”

The Sinaloa cartel and other drug cartels are responsible for smuggling untold amounts of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the U.S., killings thousands of Americans.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio last month designated Sinaloa and other cartels and violent groups as foreign terrorist organizations, The Center Square previously reported.

The Center Square first reported on transnational criminal organizations using asymmetrical and nontraditional warfare targeting Americans as a reason some said Texas should declare an invasion in 2022.

On Trump’s first day in office, he declared an invasion at the southern border, the first president in modern history to do so. Trump’s invasion declaration cites transnational criminal organizations waging war against Americans creating a national security threat.

“The Sinaloa cartel has invaded our southern border,” Bessent said Monday. “They have tortured and murdered thousands of our citizens. … Today’s action builds on the great and coordinated work across the Trump administration, from the White House, to DHS to the DOJ.”

• The Center Square contributor Bethany Blankley contributed to this report.

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