Attorney explains why legalized sports betting in Florida is still in limbo
As the NFL season gets underway, fans in 30 states can place legal wagers on their favorite matchups. Thatโs not the case in Florida, though, as the deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe remains tied up in federal court.
News 6 political expert weighs in on Floridaโs midterm election
News 6 political expert and UCF history professor Dr. Jim Clark joined anchor Justin Warmoth on โThe Weeklyโ to break down some of the key races heading into Floridaโs primary election, including the matchup to see which Democrat will challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.
โItโs like Russian roulette:โ Seminole sheriff explains how fentanyl is fueling deadly opioid crisis
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth on โThe Weeklyโ to break down how the opioid epidemic has evolved over the years and what itโs going to take to get the crisis under control.
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A look at anti-government protests that erupted in Cuba
Anti-government protests have erupted in Cuba in the last week over a lack of access to food and basic medical supplies, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. People around the country, and here in Central Florida have rallied in support of those protesters.
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NCAA changes rules allowing athletes to profit off of NIL
The NCAA recently changed its rules on allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It allows athletes to make money off everything from autographs to endorsement deals to social media content, but there is still some confusion about the rules.
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Florida ending federally funded boost to unemployment benefits
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced it will cut off the $300 federal unemployment benefit on June 26. The state hopes ending the extra benefits will help address the labor shortage that is impacting several industries.