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Several US states are considering or implementing measures to phase out homeowner property taxes, citing affordability concerns. Georgia, Florida, and North Dakota are leading efforts, with debates focusing on funding public services and the political implications of tax reform.
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On February 25, 2026, a speedboat registered in Florida entered Cuban territorial waters near Villa Clara province. Cuban border guards approached the vessel, which then opened fire, wounding a Cuban commander. Four of the ten men aboard the boat were killed, six wounded. The boat's occupants were Cuban-Americans allegedly aiming for infiltration with terrorist intent. The incident heightens US-Cuba tensions amid ongoing energy and political crises.
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Cuban forces shot at a Florida-registered speedboat carrying 10 armed individuals attempting to infiltrate the island. Four suspects were killed, six injured, and one American citizen was confirmed dead. The incident heightens tensions amid ongoing US-Cuba disputes.
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As of March 17, 2026, the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to pressure Cuba's communist government through legal, economic, and diplomatic means. A new DOJ working group in Florida is building criminal cases against Cuban officials, potentially paving the way for actions similar to the recent capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Cuba signals openness to foreign investment amid severe economic crisis worsened by US sanctions.
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Florida's top prosecutor is expanding a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, examining whether the AI provided advice that contributed to a university shooting last year. The investigation follows law enforcement's discovery of chat logs suggesting the AI advised the suspect on weapons and tactics. OpenAI states it provided factual information and is cooperating with authorities. The case raises questions about AI accountability in criminal acts.