Benefits change:These food items will no longer be available with Florida’s SNAP program.
Biggest blazes: It’s been a record-breaking year for wildfires in Florida amid the ongoing drought. With months ahead of peak fire season, here are some of the biggest flames so far this year.
Gang war trial: Four men went before the same jury Wednesday as the trial opened in the murder case of rapper Julio Foolio. They face a possible death sentence if convicted.
Undergo treatment: A St. Petersburg woman accused of suffocating her 4-year-old son in January was found incompetent to proceed to trial, a judge decided Wednesday.
Bill bundle: DeSantis signed two bills on Wednesday. They ban net-zero emissions policies and funding of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Pending a plan: DeSantis has talked for a year about cutting property taxes. But when lawmakers return to Tallahassee for a special session next week, that issue won't be on the agenda.
SPORTS
A sweep? Nope. The Rays offense came back to life for a 6-1 win over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
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