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5 Small-Cap Growth Stocks Wall Street Believes Will Double in the Next 12 Months

The stock market has been under immense pressure of late on investor concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate increases to combat 40-year-high inflation, and growing recession risks. However, the market’s volatility is creating opportunities for investors to buy quality growth stocks at attractive prices. As the markets recover, Wall Street…

StockNews.com · Jun 1, 2022

Abortion medication is legal in Florida. But for how much longer?

TAMPA, Fla. — There is an abortion method that doesn’t require surgery or anesthesia and federal regulators say it can be safely performed at home: abortion medication.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022

'God’s gift to lawyers': DeSantis' culture war laws get him sued a lot

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t had any problem pushing his firebrand conservative agenda through the Florida Legislature, scoring national headlines that have propelled him to the top of potential GOP contenders for president in 2024.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 1, 2022

Orlando police: 10-year-old girl shot, killed woman after fight

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police say a 10-year-old girl was taken into custody Monday night after she shot and killed a woman following a fight involving the child’s mother.

Orlando Sentinel · May 31, 2022

Bucs sign veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks

TAMPA, Fla. — Needing a veteran presence while rookie Logan Hall develops, the Bucs are signing Bears Pro Bowl defensive lineman Akiem Hicks to a one-year deal worth as much as $10 million.

Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022

Atlantic’s first named storm now has 70% chance of forming in Gulf of Mexico by week’s end, forecasters say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s looking increasingly likely that the Atlantic’s first named storm of 2022 could form this week in the Gulf of Mexico, possibly affecting Florida by week’s end.

Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022

La Nina, Loop Current and other factors put Florida in crosshairs of another active hurricane season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The six-month hurricane season begins Wednesday, and outlooks from three respected entities — NOAA (the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration), Colorado State University and AccuWeather, the independent forecasting service — predict above-average activity for the third consecutive year.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Odds increase for first tropical storm in Atlantic Ocean this week

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center in Miami on Monday increased the odds of tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean over the next five days to 40%.

Orlando Sentinel · May 30, 2022

Expect to pay more to cut in line at theme parks this season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As the noon sun bore down on Epcot, the line for one of its newest attractions, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, stretched around the block in the France pavilion with a posted wait time of 50 minutes. Meanwhile, other guests strolled into the ride’s Lightning Lane with…

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Port Canaveral makes arrival plans for new Disney Wish cruise ship

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line will be throwing a party for its new ship Disney Wish when it arrives to Port Canaveral next month even though it won’t begin sailing with customers until July 14.

Orlando Sentinel · May 30, 2022