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Florida spent more than $9.876 million during the 2022-2023 fiscal year on protecting and transporting the DeSantis family and visiting officials, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s annual “Report of Transportation and Protective Services.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis' security costs increased in the past fiscal year

Gov. Ron DeSantis' security costs increased in the fiscal year that ended June 30.

Scientists say they've found a special part of the brain that, when stimulated, can cause out-of-body experiences.

Having an out-of-body experience? Blame this sausage-shaped piece of your brain

An obscure bit of brain tissue appears critical to both out-of-body experiences and our sense of being anchored to a physical self.

Obama Unveils Economic Team

With the economy continuing to sputter, president-elect Barack Obama has held a news conference to announce his economic team. He said they would get to work immediately to craft an economic stimulus package big enough to jump-start the economy.

Obama Ups Iran Rhetoric

In the fourth formal news conference of his presidency, President Obama said he was "appalled and outraged" by Iran's violent reaction to protests, but he resisted describing potential consequences for the regime's actions. Obama also talked about the cost of health care reform and the role of a public insurance plan.

McCain Goes Full Out, Day Before The Election

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is trying to keep red states voting Republican. McCain will be looking for votes in seven swing states Monday before he returns to his home state of Arizona.

Obama Unveils Mortgage-Relief Plan

President Barack Obama unveiled a $75 billion plan Wednesday to help up to 9 million homeowners avoid foreclosure. He made the announcement in suburban Phoenix, which has been badly affected by the real estate crisis.

Meetings Dominate Obama's First Day

President Barack Obama's first day in office began with a prayer service at the National Cathedral. He then got down to business at the White House, signing several new executive orders and meeting with his economic advisers and the National Security Council.

Obama Gets Down To Business On First Day

President Barack Obama is freezing all pending federal rules changes left by the Bush administration. He also froze salaries for White House staffers who make more than $100,000 a year. And because of some bungled wording during Tuesday's swearing-in ceremony, Chief Justice John Roberts re-administered the oath to Obama Wednesday.

Tesla profits have plummeted. Elon Musk remains all-in on robotaxis

Tesla's sales are down. It's slashing car prices and laying off staff. Yet CEO Elon Musk remains bullish on a future that's self-driving and battery-powered.

Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday signed HB 7073 that will provide billions of dollars in tax relief for Florida’s families and business, including various sales tax holidays and a 1-year break on insurance premium taxes for Florida’s homeowners.

DeSantis signs annual package for sales tax holidays, other savings

Emphasizing a sales-tax “holiday” for hurricane preparedness supplies, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed an annual package of tax breaks.The package (HB 7073), passed by lawmakers during the legislative session that ended in March, is expected overall to trim state and local revenue by $439.6 million during the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year.

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