Enormous Horned Bug Found In Florida for the First Time Ever

You probably don’t want to watch this video before bed. TV station WBBH reports that one of the largest flying insects on Earth has somehow found its way to Florida. It’s called a Hercules Beetle. Once you watch this you’ll quickly realize why. It’s HUGE. They’re found in Central and South America… but not usually Florida. This beast was found in Fort Myers. This thing has HORNS! When it was found, the insect had already died. Do you think someone planted it so it would make the news? If so, it worked. [Source: WBBH]

10 New Florida Laws Going Into Effect July 1

• Strawberry Shortcake

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  In the most important piece of legislation in the history of the Sunshine State, Strawberry Shortcake becomes Florida's official state dessert. Sorry Key Lime Pie.

• Sales Tax Holidays

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  It's not just for back to school and hurricanes anymore. There will be a one month suspension of the tax on gas in October and on work-related items during the week of Labor Day.

• Term Limits

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  Country school board members can serve no longer than 12 years.
• Prescriptions

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  More drugs will be able to be prescribed via those telemedicine visits.

• Youth Crime Records

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  Minors will have more chances to wipe the slate clean on their record if they complete diversion programs.

• Race History

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  New restrictions will be in place about what can be taught about history. Those for it say it is designed to not make kids feel guilt over what happened in our past. Opponents said it is just aimed to obscure the ugliest parts of our history.
• Online Ransom

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  Local governments are prohibited from making those payouts to ransomware criminals.

• Bonus Checks

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  There will be a $5,000 incentive to bring in cops from other states. A $1,000 bonus will be given to law enforcement and first responders in Florida.

• Abortion rights

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  This one could get overturned in the courts but a measure was passed preventing abortions after 15 weeks.
• Financial Literacy For High School Students

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  Starting in the 2023 school year, kids will have to learn about bank accounts, credit cards, how to do taxes and invest.