Welcome to the biggest week of the year in Florida politics
Welcome to the biggest week (or so) of the year in Florida politics. Obviously, the ongoing federal government…
FAA nearly closed Orlando airport over staff shortage amid shutdown, thousands of flights delayed, cancelled
The Orlando airport was nearly shut down due to staff shortage during the United States government shutdown, but…
Central Florida sees surge in food aid requests as WIC delays hit vulnerable households
ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 420,000 Floridians use WIC, according to a 2024 USDA report — the fourth…
2.9M people in Florida rely on SNAP benefits
NEWS. BREAKING AT FOUR A FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MUST COVER SOME FOOD ASSISTANCE BENEFITS DURING…
Hundreds fed at Jerome Brown BBQ for government shutdown relief
If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801 At WJXT, we are committed to informing…
‘It’s unfair:’ SNAP cuts leave Central Florida seniors struggling for food
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – SNAP benefits for thousands of families here in Central Florida are cut off, leaving…
Fort Myers food pantry expands service amid SNAP uncertainty
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers-based food pantry is expanding services to help families amid uncertainty around…
Hundreds fed at Jerome Brown BBQ on Jacksonville’s Northside for SNAP benefit delay relief
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville businesses are stepping up to help families affected by the SNAP benefit delay. At…
Tampa Bay charities prepare for influx as shutdown halts SNAP benefits
The meat was long gone. They were also out of milk. “We’ve got to give them something,” said…
Florida Democrats respond to SNAP ruling
A pair of federal judges in separate rulings said SNAP benefits must continue despite the ongoing government shutdown.…
Flight delays hit Orlando, Dallas, DC due to shortage of air traffic controllers
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Flights at Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. airports were delayed on Thursday…
Major US airport near closure amid government shutdown
As the fifth week of the government shutdown comes to a close, a shortage of air traffic controllers…