Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg reports on the state of Florida for The Epoch Times. He covers a variety of topics including crime, politics, science, education, wildlife, family issues, and features. He previously wrote about sports, politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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Planes Almost Collide at 2 Major Airports as Boeing Probe Advances
Some aviation experts argue the FAA’s focus on ‘diversity’ instead of ’merit' in hiring pilots and controllers is leading to serious safety concerns.
Lawyer For Boeing Crash Families Alleges Airline Getting Preferential DOJ Treatment
Paul Cassell, lawyer for the families of those who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes, fears the government will dismiss the charges against Boeing.
Democrats Bet on Florida as Unlikely Key to Beating Trump
Twenty-five years of consistent statewide election losses and recent polling data are all working against them.
Florida State Attorneys Suspended by DeSantis Will Seek Reelection in 2024
Both prosecutors accuse Gov. Ron DeSantis of removing them from their posts for ‘political’ reasons.
Conservative Lawyers Reveal Retaliation They Faced Over Politics
‘There is no question that there is a political bias in the legal profession that skews dramatically to the left,’ one expert says.
FDA Commissioner Sounds Alarm on Illegal Chinese Nicotine Vapes
Dr. Robert Califf says that the FDA is concerned about the 480,000 Americans who die each year from tobacco-related illnesses.
Another Lawmaker Retires: Kansas Republican LaTurner Won’t Run for Reelection
Mr. LaTurner will stay in Congress until after the election and will not affect the GOP majority, after others—like Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.)—left prematurely.
Arizona House Republicans Vote Against Hearing Bill to Repeal Abortion Ban
If the state legislature repeals the 1864 abortion ban, Arizona will revert to the 15-week abortion ban signed into law in 2022.
Dobson and Figures Win GOP and Democratic Primary Runoffs for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Whichever candidate prevails in the general election could affect which party controls the House of Representatives in 2025.
Democrats Believe This Is Their Winning Strategy in 2024 Election
This year’s election won’t entirely depend on Donald Trump or Joe Biden; political parties are using state ballot measures to galvanize voter turnout.
