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Florida commissioners unanimously rejected development across nearly 230 acres in 2025; 16 months later, they reversed course 4-3 and approved more than 4,800 apartments and about 1,000 hotel rooms

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Florida commissioners unanimously rejected development across nearly 230 acres in 2025; 16 months later, they reversed course 4-3 and approved more than 4,800 apartments and about 1,000 hotel rooms

Orange County commissioners in Florida have approved the large Tuscana land-use plan in a close 4-3 vote. The decision reverses a unanimous rejection of the same project 16 months earlier. The approval allows more than 4,800 apartments and about 1,000 hotel rooms to be built across nearly 230 acres in the Shingle Creek Basin. Nearby … Read more

Green Card process suspended for 8 companies: Immigration experts on what happens to approved I-140, existing H-1Bs; whether employees should leave these companies

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Green Card process suspended for 8 companies: Immigration experts on what happens to approved I-140, existing H-1Bs; whether employees should leave these companies

Immigration experts on what the employees of these eight IT companies should do. The announcement of the Trump administration suspending the PERM filings for eight IT majors has triggered a lot of panic and confusion as the administration did not clarify whether any data from these companies are pending and whether the suspension would be … Read more

In 2011, an Ohio man was served foreclosure papers on his $4.5 million, 17,000-sq-ft mansion; after nearly 15 years of hearings, mediation and court fights, an eviction notice has now been approved

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In 2011, an Ohio man was served foreclosure papers on his $4.5 million, 17,000-sq-ft mansion; after nearly 15 years of hearings, mediation and court fights, an eviction notice has now been approved

According to reporting by Realtor.com and News 5 Cleveland, along with Ohio court records, an unusually long foreclosure battle involving a sprawling mansion in Aurora, Ohio, has reached another turning point. A magistrate has approved the eviction of Louis Telerico, who has continued living at the property despite the home changing ownership. The 17,000-square-foot estate, … Read more

7 Indian tech firms rank among top 50 US employers with approved H-1Bs; 5 named in Labor Dept. probe

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Seven Indian IT firms are among the top 50 employers with approved H-1B workers in the US. (Pexel/ Representative image)

Seven Indian tech giants are among the top US employers for approved H-1B beneficiaries in FY2026, but five of them are now facing scrutiny as the Trump administration freezes some employment-based green card filings Seven Indian IT firms are among the top 50 employers with approved H-1B workers in the US. (Pexel/ Representative image) What … Read more

12 US states saw nearly 80% of total H-1B visas approved in FY 2026; only 3 of them are Red

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This illustration picture shows a US visa in a passport in Mexico City on August 25, 2026. The US government plans to revoke the visas of foreigners who came to the country for tourism or business but sought to stay longer by applying for asylum, the State Department said on August 25, 2026. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) (AFP)

On Thursday, September 8, the US announced sanctions on multiple companies operating in the country over alleged H-1B visa fraud. It includes suspensions of Green Card permits, the Permanent Labor Certification Program and a probe into H-1B workers and J-1 students. This illustration picture shows a US visa in a passport in Mexico City on … Read more

Florida approved more than $72.6 million to protect 10,770 acres across the state, including 2,700+ acres in a wildlife corridor and 4,500+ acres of working agricultural land under permanent easements

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Florida approved more than $72.6 million to protect 10,770 acres across the state, including 2,700+ acres in a wildlife corridor and 4,500+ acres of working agricultural land under permanent easements

An unfinished waterfront mansion inspired by the Taj Mahal is back on the market in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with a new asking price of $2.5 million. The 4,402-square-foot property sits on nearly an acre along the Gulf Coast. It was first listed for $2 million in 2016. Ten years after that first listing, and 13 … Read more

Oregon feared a famous 92-foot waterfall on private land could be sold to a new owner; the state has now approved a $2 million purchase that will permanently protect Abiqua Falls and open public access

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Oregon feared a famous 92-foot waterfall on private land could be sold to a new owner; the state has now approved a $2 million purchase that will permanently protect Abiqua Falls and open public access

The waterfall drops 92 feet into a pool surrounded by ferns, moss-covered rocks and a basalt cliff Oregon has approved a $2 million purchase of Abiqua Falls, ending concerns that the famous 92-foot waterfall could remain in private hands after its owner put the property up for sale earlier this year. The deal includes the … Read more

US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

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US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

Rep. Chellie Pingree urges Speaker Johnson to sue Trump administration over Washington arch/Image: X A senior House Democrat has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the Trump administration over plans to begin work on a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, arguing that Congress has not approved funding or authorised the project.Representative Chellie Pingree, the top … Read more

In 2024, Martin County voters approved a half-cent sales tax for conservation; two years later more than 2,000 acres are protected and eight more properties are being pursued

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In 2024, Martin County voters approved a half-cent sales tax for conservation; two years later more than 2,000 acres are protected and eight more properties are being pursued

In 2024, voters in Martin County, Florida, approved a half-cent sales tax dedicated to conservation, betting that a small, broad-based levy could protect the natural landscapes that define their communities. Just two years later, that decision is already reshaping the county’s map. More than 2,000 acres of wetlands, forests and wildlife habitat have been permanently … Read more

Florida voters have approved $35 million to buy and transform 5.8 miles of underused railroad into a trail that will form part of an 11.4-mile greenway and help close a gap in a planned 400-mile trail network

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Florida voters have approved $35 million to buy and transform 5.8 miles of underused railroad into a trail that will form part of an 11.4-mile greenway and help close a gap in a planned 400-mile trail network

Voters in the coastal Florida city of Bonita Springs have approved a $35 million general obligation bond Voters in the coastal Florida city of Bonita Springs have approved a $35 million general obligation bond, clearing the way for the local government to buy a key 5.8-mile stretch of unused railway. The ballot decision unlocks the … Read more