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16 hours ago | wfla.com | Mychael Schnell |Mike Lillis

A House briefing from Trump administration officials on last weekend’s strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has done little to mollify the concerns of Democrats, who say they were presented little evidence that the attacks will prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons. Skeptical Democrats had gone into the briefing with two pressing questions: Did Iran pose an imminent threat to Americans, thereby justifying President Trump’s move to launch the strikes without congressional approval?

17 hours ago | wfla.com | Mychael Schnell |Al Weaver

Moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states and the Trump administration are zeroing in on an agreement for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, which has been one of the key hang-ups dogging the party’s tax and spending megabill. Multiple sources familiar with the SALT talks told The Hill that the House members and Trump administration officials are closing in on a plan for SALT, but it must be sold to Senate Republicans before being finalized. Sen.

1 day ago | wfla.com | Allyson Henning

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — In the real-time crime center at Bradenton police headquarters, officers are able to keep their eyes on some of the city’s most highly populated areas like the riverwalk and the downtown core. Those cameras have helped investigators in recent cases, such as the road rage incident that led to a crash and a shooting and the homicide case at Rossi Park.

2 days ago | wfla.com | Ashleigh Fields

by: Ashleigh Fields, The Hill Posted: Jun 25, 2025 / 01:42 PM EDT Updated: Jun 25, 2025 / 01:42 PM EDT (The Hill) — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte affectionately referred to President Donald Trump as “daddy” on Tuesday after the president slammed Israel and Iran for continuing strikes despite a fragile ceasefire agreement.

2 days ago | wfla.com | Allyson Henning

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Mote Marine Aquarium announced last week its City Island location will close to the public after July 6. On July 7, staff will begin to prepare for the opening of Mote Science Education Aquarium or Mote SEA. The new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park has been under construction since 2020, but is nearing completion. “It is moving along great and I go out there about once a week and every day I go out there it is different and better,” said Mote CEO Dr. Michael Crosby.