October 2023 – Page 5 – Capital Outlook

Benson rides will to win to a record performance for FSU

October 16, 2023

On his way to 200 yards on Saturday, Trey Benson broke a per-per carry average that stood since 2016.Photo by Susan Erdelyi Special to the Outlook Trey Benson has an attitude about winning football games that FSU coach Mike Norvell couldn’t help bringing up Saturday afternoon. “He is going to

IRS unveils new tax brackets for 2023

October 16, 2023

Single and married taxpayers will see an increase in what they will owe the Internal Revenue Service.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Internal Revenue Service has introduced updated income tax brackets pertinent to tax year 2023 and subsequent returns filed in 2024. The brackets offer

Private insurers in line to take on some Citizens policies

October 16, 2023

Michael Yaworsky By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Amid a push to move policyholders into the private market, regulators have approved proposals by six private insurers to take as many 153,000 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky signed six orders last Friday and Monday

Religion

October 16, 2023

What is the promise of the Lord? Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to the Outlook In this 21st Century, it appears to be very easy to influence people to believe various ideas, theories, and propaganda without scientific evidence or empirical research. Considering the climate in this complex world, the critical question

Judge rules against police, fire unions

October 16, 2023

Judge Robert Cohen By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida An administrative law judge rejected a challenge by police and firefighter unions to the way the state is carrying out a new law that placed additional restrictions on unions representing government employees. Judge Robert Cohen issued a 33-page order dismissing the

Abandoned, damaged boats spur concern

October 16, 2023

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials plan to ask the Legislature for millions to fund a derelict-vessel removal program.Sail Magazine photo By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Wildlife officials want to speed up the process of removing abandoned and storm-damaged boats from state waters, while complimenting residents for efforts

Grit and grace define Dianne Feinstein

October 16, 2023

Julianne Malveaux The late Senator Dianne Feinstein was my Mayor. I’m a native of San Franciscan, and I saw her cut her political chops in my home city. I often spent time with our Mayor and appreciate her grace and kindness. We didn’t see the world the same way and

Lawmakers should reverse course on misguided SNAP restrictions

October 16, 2023

John Burnett Amidst Congress’ best efforts to keep the government open, it’s also hard at work to re-authorize affordable food, farmers are able to insure their crops, and ranchers can export their products to foreign markets. It’s not an understatement to say it’s one of the most important bills Congress

Black card

October 16, 2023

Diversity, equity and inclusion is about belonging Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen wanted us to know that no matter, if we were not being a servant to others then our own prosperity would be in default and personal benefits would fail. What I learned, for sure, is my being

Friends celebrate Ray Charles’ birthday in Greenville hometown

October 16, 2023

Several friends got together in Greenville, Fla., to celebrate Ray Charles’ birthday on Sept. 23. They included Craig Reeder (left) of musical duo Hot Tamale, a couple of other friends, Adrian Fogelin of Hot Tamale, Lucille Day of the Greenville Heritage Committee and a childhood friend of Ray Charles, and Steve