Today in Tampa, I was proud to announce that Florida is the first state in the nation to amend our Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan to prohibit benefits from being used to purchase inappropriate, luxury and non-essential items.
TANF provides taxpayer-funded Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) through an EBT card, which cannot be used to purchase alcohol, gamble, or spend money at adult entertainment establishments.
I have directed @MyFLFamilies to amend Florida’s TANF State Plan so that these benefits cannot also be used for tobacco, vaping products, adult content, video games, theme park tickets, tattoos, spa services, tanning, or psychic readings. Taxpayer-funded assistance should help families put food on the table, keep the lights on, purchase clothing, provide for their children and overcome barriers on the path toward independence.
@rmt834@GovRonDeSantis 💯 agree with the changes, just wondering how getting psychic readings was a big enough issue to get a specific mention. That's wild to me.
WATCH | Residents of Luphisi village outside Pienaar in Mpumalanga have embarked on a protest over the lack of water, saying they have gone without a reliable water supply for the past 10 years.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the masterminds behind the brutal murder of anti-corruption whistleblower Babita Deokaran are free because they are in positions of power. Today marks five years since Deokoran was gunned down outside her home for uncovering widespread looting at Tembisa hospital. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
"One of JHB Water's worst-performing wastewater treatment plants, located on the banks of the Jukskei River, is actively pumping copious amounts of raw sewage into its waters, which now contains more than eight times the legal limit of faecal content."
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The road to recovery after loss is not an easy one. Stubbornly keep putting one foot in front of the other. Be too stubborn to quit, because every step is for those you lost as much as it is for you, and if you have faith, lean on that. If you have to rage and shout and scream and cry... do that. When you've had those moments, get up and take another step. Never give up.
Retired Wilmington Police Department K9 Karson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a period of declining health. The beloved Belgian Malinois was humanely euthanized to prevent further pain and discomfort from age-related illnesses, including severe muscle loss, weak back legs, and failing eyesight and hearing.
The Wilmington Police Department honored Karson's dedication with a formal police escort for his final ride to the Suburban Veterinary Clinic in Centerville, Ohio.
Before crossing the Rainbow Bridge, his longtime handler and partner, former officer J.J. Popp, spoiled him with a final meal of a New York Strip steak and donut holes.
@Knick_RSA Having solid leadership (regardless of what they look like) makes a huge difference. That said, Lt Gen Scheepers does look like he could be called Lt Gen Vatikakie... and it is awesome. Well done to him and his team, who I'd assume have been working on this for a long time. 🫡