Mick's Morning News- Wednesday

Floridians Consider Leaving Due To Rising Costs

(Tallahassee, FL) --Many Florida residents are considering moving out of state due to the high cost of living here. That's according to a recent poll by Florida Atlantic University's Business of Economic Polling Initiative. Fifty-three percent said they would consider leaving Florida. BEPI surveyed one-thousand residents to gauge their outlook on life, the economy, and their standard of living. Despite their concerns, most Floridians said they still believe in the American Dream.

DeSantis Discusses Election Results

(Tallahassee, FL) --Governor Ron DeSantis says New York City voters have committed "ballistic podiatry." He told Fox News last night that by electing Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor, they have shot themselves in the foot. DeSantis says the only people that think Mamdani's policies will work have never studied a lick of history. He predicts public safety will collapse under Mamdani. DeSantis adds part of the reason Mamdani won is because so many people who would have voted for someone else have moved to Florida in recent years. 

Judge Rules To Temporarily Stop Transfer For Presidential Library

(Miami, FL) --A judge is temporarily stopping the transfer of land in Miami for the Trump Presidential Library. Miami-Dade College is accused of violating the state's Sunshine Law by not notifying the public of the transaction. It has already filed a notice of appeal.

DeSantis Announces Plans To Help SNAP Recipients

(Tallahassee, FL) --Governor Ron DeSantis is announcing plans to help folks who lost their SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. DeSantis says the state agriculture department will step in, but he didn't say how. However, he did say he would not use emergency funds. DeSantis says Democrats have asked him to create his own SNAP program, but they're the ones filibustering SNAP.

Leon County Woman Sues Over State Parking Law

(Tallahassee, FL) --A Leon County woman is suing the state over a law meant to help pregnant women. Olivia Keller sued last week to overturn a law that allows pregnant women to get a handicapped parking permit. She claims the law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by allowing pregnant women to use the few available spots reserved for the handicapped. According to the lawsuit, fewer parking spaces means Keller's ability to participate in work, medical care, social and community activities is severely limited. Keller tells West Palm Beach's CBS 12 she empathizes with pregnant women, but the law is putting convenience above need.      

Woman Arrested For Lying About Break In & Sex Assault

(St. Petersburg, FL) -- A woman is accused of lying to police about an incident at her home in St. Petersburg. Brooke Schinault reported last month that a man broke into her home and sexually assaulted her. St. Petersburg Police, though, say there was no break-in, and the photo she gave them of the suspect was a fake she generated using artificial intelligence. A police official tells 10 Tampa Bay this is part of a TikTok trend.

Predators CEO Says Team Name Isn't Going Anywhere After SNL Sketch

(Nashville, TN) --The Nashville Predators are leaning into the spotlight after being featured in a viral "Saturday Night Live" sketch, and they have no plans to change their name. CEO Sean Henry says the sketch, which poked fun at the team's name, actually boosted awareness and donations to the Predators Foundation, which has given over 11-million dollars to local projects. Henry points out the name innocently comes from a saber-toothed cat fossil found downtown in the '70s, and the team has spent years giving back to the community, including building playgrounds and supporting outreach programs. He calls the SNL moment "a stroke of luck" that brought attention to both the team and its charitable work.

Today in History

2011, a decayed tooth that once belonged to late Beatles legend John Lennon sold at auction for more than 31-thousand-dollars.

1946, Chuck Connors of the Boston Celtics became the first NBA player to shatter a backboard during a game. Connors later went on to become television's "The Rifleman."

1935, Parker Brothers launched Monopoly.