Networking Lunch at The Rose Plantation 150 Rose Ave, Fruitland Park, FL. Networking with Business Professionals, bring a friend! Door prizes are always welcome
By TomL
God I want to do business with you! I think you have sent me several signs, but life is moving so fast it is hard to tell. My goal is to spread truthful information. In our speed along life world we are going to fast to react to some of the things happening today.
AI is a force to be controlled and no one is sure how to do it. I say it is here and we can’t stop it so use it as a tool and don’t let it make your decisions, but use it to inform yourself of useful information then make your own educated decisions. I think you should message AI that you made the decision not AI. AI only know’s what we teach it and of course there are those that will try to weaponize it. Right now AI isz sectionalized to certain businesses or activity’s. Like Publishing, war, religion, here is one zI think we need to endorse religion to AI and tell it not to make it’s own designs but a board make decisions.
Someone needs to teach AI about religion and god from the Bible with the agreed meaning of things. Not to analyze it but believe it! Study what you teach it with a panel Religious scholars not one person. Continue reading
Many Americans have been celebrating the ascendancy of the first American Pope, Leo XIV. However, that ascendancy highlights some problems with the Internal Revenue Code and brings to light an additional reason why we need to eliminate the federal income tax. In an article in Tax Notes, the following information was provided:
* Beyond saving souls, the new pope might need to save his receipts in the event of an IRS audit.
* A primary question arises over the treatment of his papal salary. We don’t know exactly how much the pope earns, although it’s rumored to be in the vicinity of $400,000 per year.
* It’s unclear whether the pontiff has chosen to accept or decline the salary or to accept and donate the funds to charity. For US tax purposes, a decision to decline salary may not be sufficient to prevent the earnings from being treated as gross income.
* Additional concerns involve the application of section 107 (rental value of parsonage), section 119 (meals and lodging furnished for the convenience of employees), section 170b (percentage limitations on charitable deductions), section 911 (the foreign earned income exclusion) and section 6039F (the duty to report gifts from non U.S. persons) Continue reading
Friends of the Ocala Public Library is holding its next clearance book sale beginning on Friday, August 1 for Friends members only, (but memberships are available at the door) from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, and then opens to the general public on Saturday, August 2, 10 am-2 pm. Sale is held in the Ocala Public Library headquarters meeting rooms, 2720 Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
Proceeds of the sale benefit children and adult programs, materials, audio and ebooks, and staff development at Ocala main, Reddick, Ft. McCoy, and Sankofa branches of the Marion County Public Library system.
All childrens books and all paperback books are 25 cents each, and all hardbacks are 50 cents each. Cash and checks only.
Ocala Business Leaders is a group of local professionals who provide a wide range of quality goods and services to our community. Each business strives to maintain the highest level of professional integrity and customer satisfaction. When you’re looking for goods or services, call a member of Ocala Business Leaders
Vascular Vein, celebrated the opening of their new location in The Villages with a ribbon-cutting. They are located just a few doors down from their old location, now with more space to serve their patients.
Anytime Fitness at Bailey Plaza in Summerfield celebrated their remodel with a ribbon cutting. Visit them to learn about how they can help you with your fitness journey.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed to strengthen protections for children against sexual crimes. “Florida has zero tolerance for criminals who exploit children,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Throughout my time in office, we’ve worked with the legislature to strengthen penalties for child abuse, hold predators accountable, and ensure that Florida remains a safe place to raise a family.”
Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 777, House Bill 1351, House Bill 1455 and House Bill 1161 into law; and committed to signing Senate Bill 1804 into law in the coming days.
House Bill 777 Offenses Involving Children strengthens Florida’s laws against luring or enticing children. The bill:
- Expands victim age: Applies the offense to any child under 14, instead of a narrower age group.
- Expands offense scope: Includes luring or enticing a child out of a structure, dwelling, or vehicle—not just into one.
- Eliminates certain defenses: Ignorance of the child’s age, misrepresentation of the child’s age and bona fide belief about the child’s age.
- Enhances Penalties: First offense is raised from a 1st-degree misdemeanor to a 3rd-degree felony and second or subsequent offenses are raised from 3rd-degree felony to 2nd-degree felony.
House Bill 1351 Registration of Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders enhances registration, reporting, and verification requirements for sexual predators and offenders in Florida. The bill: Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier, and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson approved the protection of more than 78,000 acres of lands through Florida, including over 76,000 in rural Florida within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor. These key acquisitions close the final, major gap in a 100-mile, 1.6-million-acre network of public and private lands connecting the Ocala and Osceola National Forests.
“Under my administration, Florida has significantly expanded its land conservation efforts and today’s conservation is a major milestone for the Florida Wildlife Corridor,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “By prioritizing conservation, we are not only supporting our natural resources, but also our rural economies and the future of our state.”
Since 2019, the state has invested more than $1.4 billion in land conservation through the Florida Forever Program. This consistent funding has enabled the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to acquire over 374,000 acres for conservation, 90% of which are within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— From Monday, June 16, through Wednesday, June 18, Governor Ron DeSantis will lead an international trade and business development mission to France. The mission will highlight Florida’s status as a global hub for aerospace, aviation, defense, and emerging technologies, while promoting expanded trade and investment opportunities for businesses interested in Florida markets.
As part of the mission, Governor DeSantis will attend the 55th International Paris Air Show—one of the world’s premier events for aerospace innovation. The show features more than 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries and draws over 300,000 visitors annually. More than two dozen leading Florida-based companies will be in attendance, showcasing the state’s cutting-edge capabilities in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
“Our next trade mission delegation is headed to France and the 55th International Paris Air Show,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida’s focus on manufacturing, aviation, and the space industry already makes it a global leader in aerospace. Our efforts on this trip will be to promote further investment in our state and bring more high-paying jobs to Florida.” Continue reading
