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Recovery continues across parts of the United States after Hurricane Helene's landfall | Headliners

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1 month ago

October 6, 2024

www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2024-10-06 06:30:21

SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen has left over 200 dead across six states, prompting President Biden to pledge federal assistance. After touring affected areas in North Carolina, he deployed 1,000 troops for ongoing search and rescue operations. In South Florida, a condo association president was arrested for embezzling $1.5 million, igniting relief among residents. Additionally, community efforts are underway to address food insecurity, with local organizations providing essential supplies. The “Underwater Project” raises awareness about climate change through art installations in parks. Lastly, immigrant Emilio Cabrera shares his American dream of owning 18 McDonald’s franchises while supporting the community.

In this week’s edition of Headliners:

See the latest on the recovery efforts across parts of the United States following Hurricane Helen’s landfall– and what elected officials are doing to help those dealing with the storm’s devastation.

And, an HOA president in Aventura is accused of stealing more than a million dollars from residents, we have their reaction.

Plus, see what a South Florida woman is doing to help families struggling to make ends meet.

An artist is using his talent to teach the community about climate change.

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we shine the spotlight on a man who is giving back to the communities he once helped patrol.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we are introducing you to how two girls are using their mother’s story to help bring awareness of the disease to the next generation.

Catch Headliners streaming exclusively on the CBS Miami App, and CBSMiami.com

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Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence official | National

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18 hours ago

November 13, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Casey Harper | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 15:04:00

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 retains 4th in tax competitiveness report | Florida

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23 hours ago

November 13, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 10:28:00

SUMMARY: A Tax Foundation report ranked Florida fourth in tax competitiveness, highlighting its lack of a personal income tax as a key advantage. Florida scored first for individual taxes, 14th for sales taxes, 16th for corporate taxes, and 21st for property taxes. The state has a competitive 5.5% corporate income tax and a 4% sales tax, with an average combined local tax of 7%. Critiques included the limited first-year expensing of machinery and a low personal property exemption of $25,000. Despite methodological changes in the report, Florida maintained its ranking since 2020, leading the Southeast region.

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Florida boasts record visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes | Florida

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2 days ago

November 12, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 13:24:00

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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