SUMMARY: A Category 5 hurricane, with barometric pressure below 900 millibars, is approaching Florida, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. Expected to weaken to a Category 3 upon making landfall overnight Wednesday, the storm poses significant threats, including severe winds, rain, and potential storm surges of up to 18 feet, particularly impacting Tampa. The hurricane’s winds currently extend about 30 miles, with tropical storm winds reaching 140 miles. As it progresses, areas like Orlando and Gainesville face heavy rainfall, prompting flood watches. The storm’s impressive satellite imagery shows a well-defined eyewall as it moves toward the Florida peninsula.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie starts us right off with an in depth look at Hurricane Milton, the latest stats, the latest track, when it will make landfall, and how strong it will be when it does, then highlights all the other impacts the storm will have with a large wind field, flooding rain, extreme storm surge, and a risk for tornadoes too.

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SUMMARY: Bob Dean Jr. and several of his companies will pay $8.2 million to settle a federal embezzlement case. The U.S. Department of Justice announced this resolution, alleging that Dean misappropriated and misused assets and income from four nursing homes in Louisiana, which he owned and operated during and after Hurricane Ida in August 2021. His management of these facilities faced scrutiny following a chaotic and deadly evacuation. The settlement addresses the federal government‘s claims against him for his actions during this period.

Louisiana nursing home owner to pay $8.2 million to resolve embezzlement case

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SUMMARY: The House Ways and Means Committee discussed Governor Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax reform proposals on Tuesday, aiming to significantly revamp Louisiana‘s tax system. His plan suggests a flat tax for individuals and businesses and broader taxation on goods and services to address a projected $1.5 billion budget deficit. Key changes include raising the standard deduction and a uniform 3% tax rate, benefiting lower-income taxpayers while increasing contributions from the top 10%. Critics, including Jan Moller, warn of potential negative impacts on public school teachers and emphasize the need for thorough fiscal analysis of the proposals. Further hearings will proceed.

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