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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge has blocked a controversial new Ohio law restricting participation in the political process just hours before it was set to take effect. The controversial bill would have banned legal permanent residents, known as green card holders, from donating to political campaigns.House Bill 1, passed during Ohio’s special session in May, aimed to ban foreign contributions to state and local election campaigns, either directly from overseas or to groups such as political action committees (PACs).But it did more than that. The bill would prohibit lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and green card holders from making donations…

Press play above to watch FOX 13 News Tampa, Florida – Starting in 2026, Tampa residents will have a new option for luxury cruises departing from their own backyards. Oceania Cruises will depart from the port of Tampa Bay for sailings to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal beginning in February 2026, the cruise line announced. READ: St. Petersburg woman arrested after toddler injured at unlicensed daycare facility: Police Oceania said its 670-passenger Insignia will be the first ultra-luxury cruise line to depart from Tampa, with voyages ranging from seven to 20 nights and calls at Caribbean islands including St.…

Donald Trump and the groups Turning Point USA, True the Vote and other MAGA-backed election deniers are spreading conspiracy theories about voter fraud to lay the groundwork for claiming the election was rigged if Trump loses, election experts and veteran Republicans are warning.The consequences of this strategy could be dire. John Giles, the Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, who spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, said former President Trump and his allies “will pull out all the stops to see what sticks” if he loses.He added: “If they lose,…

Venezuela’s presidential plane, Air Force One, has been seized by US authorities, who claim the luxury presidential jet was illegally purchased and smuggled out of the country to circumvent US export control laws.The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday that a white Dassault Falcon 900EX used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on an official visit was seized in the Dominican Republic and airlifted to Florida. The San Marino-registered aircraft has been used frequently on overseas trips by President Maduro and his senior officials, including visits to Guyana and Cuba earlier this year.After being seized,…

GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy Center football team overcame an early deficit to score 21 straight points and beat Dike New Hartford 21-7 on Friday night in its season opener. The Spartans looked to junior quarterback Judd Zirofsky to pull off their fifth win against the Wolverines in the past six meetings. Zirofsky completed 10 of 13 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns, both of which were caught by senior wide receiver Tiernan Vokes. Vokes had seven catches for 122 yards and Devin Hinders had three catches for 67 yards. Zirofsky ran 12 times for…

There’s an old technique teachers use to demonstrate to sensitive students the concept of listening and paying attention to what others are saying.You are given a piece of paper with random instructions written on it, except that if you take the time to read the first instruction, “Do not read beyond this sentence,” the instructions are no longer random.As one of the students who skipped the first explanation at Harvey 1000 years ago and felt embarrassed but instantly wiser from that lesson, this lesson strengthens my listening and comprehension skills.As we begin a new school year in this space where…

Telluride, Colorado — It’s not uncommon for directors to express anxiety when showcasing their work at a film festival, but as he addressed the audience Saturday before a sold-out Telluride midnight screening of “The Apprentice,” the controversial Donald Trump biopic, director Ali Abbasi found himself sweating with a unique kind of nervousness. The screening, which was kept a closely guarded secret ahead of the festival, will be the first time U.S. audiences will see the film that caused a furor at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where “The Apprentice” received an 11-minute standing ovation despite threats of legal action…

Sotogrande has announced plans to develop a new academy at Almenara Golf, located at the five-star SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort in Spain. This transformative project will transform the existing nine-hole Alcornoc course into a state-of-the-art golf academy, setting a new standard for golf training facilities in the region. Almenara Golf Academy features comprehensive world-class facilities including natural grass tee lines, covered tee lines with VIP areas, industry-leading Toptracer driving range technology, a custom fitting centre, bar, café and evening practice facilities. Additionally, the new Academy will feature a Pro Coaching Centre featuring a nine-hole par-3 course designed by…

PHOENIX — A high-end kitchen appliance warehouse will break ground in January 2023 and was recently completed in Goodyear along Loop 303, two construction companies announced Thursday. Located near Camelback Road and Cotton Lane, Sub-Zero Group, Inc. sits on 36 acres and occupies approximately 600,000 square feet of industrial space. ViaWest Group and construction partner Willmeng Construction celebrated the completion of the industrial project with a ribbon-cutting event. The Phoenix-based commercial company invited Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo and other city council members to mark the moment. Excited to celebrate the completion of our ground-up tilt panel facility with ViaWest Group,…

Chautauqua Lake’s Grace Girling will help the Eagles defend their state title in Class D volleyball. Observer Photo by Christian StormsLast year’s Chautauqua Lake volleyball team had a lot of young players, making winning three straight Section VI Class D championships a tough task, but the Eagles were unfazed and the girls team exceeded expectations, winning the section title, Far West Regional and Class C state championship. Chautauqua Lake High School graduated with just four seniors, most notably Ava Olson, who was named MVP of the state tournament in Class D. Olson led the team with 220 kills, 104 aces…