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Voice of the Voter
SUMMARY: In this special edition of Full Circle Florida, the host visits the Toy Jungle in Wesley Chapel to gather local opinions on pressing issues and the recent debate performance. Topics discussed include family health and safety, women’s reproductive rights, economic concerns, and gun violence in schools. Many participants expressed frustration with rising costs, particularly for essentials like eggs, and shared their perspectives on the debate, highlighting Kamala Harris’s strong performance. The conversation emphasizes the need for understanding and finding common ground among community members. The episode concludes with a panel discussion on the debate and notable endorsements, including Taylor Swift’s.
This week we are hearing from the people who matter in this election, you the voter. Paul LaGrone went out to get your voice on the issues that are driving you to the polls this November. He started the listening tour in the fastest growing area in the state Polk County.
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Recent report sheds light on how federal student loan borrowers are managing repayment
SUMMARY: Nearly a year after federal student loan payments resumed, many borrowers are adjusting to the burden of debt. A recent report found that about half of borrowers are current on their payments, while nearly 30% are overdue. Financial strain has made prioritizing student loans difficult for many, as daily expenses like rent and food take precedence. Attorney Christy Arkovich highlights important upcoming deadlines: the “Fresh Start” program for borrowers in default ends on September 30, and a temporary “on-ramp” that prevents negative credit reporting also concludes that day, potentially leading to garnishments starting October 1.
It’s been almost a year since federal student loan payments restarted, and a recent report is shedding light on how borrowers are handling that debt.
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Task force arrests dozens of gang members in Polk County
SUMMARY: In a significant crackdown on gang activity in P County, over 144 gang members have been arrested in connection with a surge of drive-by shootings and other felonies. Authorities reported a rise in gang-related violence from 2019 to 2023, with notable incidents, including 11 people shot during a drive-by last January. The newly formed violent gang investigative task force, comprising local and federal law enforcement, has led to a 30% reduction in drive-by shootings. The task force aims to dismantle gangs and prevent youth violence, while also supporting programs to mentor students in schools.
Polk County and Sheriff Grady Polk announced dozens of gang members were arrested.
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Several injured after collision between school bus and dump truck in Hialeah
SUMMARY: A school bus carrying children collided with a dump truck in Hiia, sending two men through the truck’s windshield and injuring six people, including three children. Witnesses reported that the dump truck may have run a stop sign. The impact caused significant property damage, and neighbors rushed to help the children and injured men. The bus driver led students out of the bus, while paramedics transported the injured to Ryder Trauma Center, with one man requiring an air ambulance. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and have not filed charges yet. All 15 children are expected to be fine.
Three adults and three children were injured Tuesday afternoon after a school bus and a dump truck collided in Hialeah.
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