Good morning from the ABC Action News team.
It's all eyes on Tallahassee this morning. After over a month of delays, Florida lawmakers are preparing to take a final vote on the state’s next budget today, just two weeks before a government shutdown would have taken effect. Despite the holdup, legislative staff confirmed last week that the spending plan is on track for a vote barring any last-minute turbulence. So, what would this budget be funding? The top-line figures in the tentative plan allocate the largest amount to health and human services, as well as a $945 million increase in K-12 education funding. Democrats voiced approval over continued support for arts programs and Advanced Placement courses. Once signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida’s new budget would take effect on July 1. As always, we'll keep you up to date with the latest.
News to Know
- A Dunedin man is arrested for threatening protestors on social media: Pinellas County deputies charged 64-year-old Eloy Garcia after he threatened to harm protesters during the "No Kings" event over the weekend.
- St. Petersburg unites for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention: Over 250 people attended the Six-Thirteen Youth Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Resource Fair, which was hosted by Keshawn’s Korner.
- A Galapagos tortoise celebrates his birthday and Father's Day at a Florida zoo: Goliath, a 517-pound Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month and also had his 135th birthday, zoo officials said.
- A suspect accused of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers crawled to officers: Vance Boelter was arrested Sunday night for murdering state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
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Today's Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Ally Blake says we'll have a typical June start here in Tampa Bay with lows in the upper 70s and low 80s. Scattered showers are expected throughout each of the next seven days with highs in the low to mid-90s.
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Things to Do this June 16
- Attend a Quinceañera theatrical performance that explores cultural identity and the journey to womanhood.
- When: 4:15 p.m.
- Where: 811 E 7th Ave, Tampa
- Cost: $15
- Dive into the world of Janet Gentlewind Folsom's art and celebrate her life through portraits.
- When: 5 p.m.
- Where: 719 Central Ave, St. Pete
- Cost: $20
- Attend a quirky family adventure filled with humor and drama in the latest Wes Anderson film, The Phoenician Scheme.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: 711 N Franklin St, Tampa
- Cost: $12
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