Bria a tif plpl, also known as tax increment financing. For Osceola County was approved earlier today by county supervisors. Revenue from a 10yearold wind farm in harris will now help to nance other Economic Development in the county for up to 20 years. Its tough to have to make this big decision, you know . To have to the county step in and help with this big decision. I just want to see the county grow, said spaethe. This mornings public hearing left many unhappy as the board of supervisors unanimously voted to implement a tax increment financing to assist with financing the citys developmental needs. As a board of supervisors and a member of the board, we have to look at a balanced approach to what the tax dollars that are generated can be used in the best way, sanders. Although this plan will affect tax payers, property taxes and schools. County officials believe their r decision is for r e betterernt of the townwn. A group in the rris area doesnt quite think so because this is the
Calm winds. A little bit variable, however, so right now we are seeing issues as far as fog is concerned. Less than a mile and a half. 4mile visibility in babylon and belmar less than a mile. There is a fog advisory that has been issued by the National Weather service in effect until 9 00 a. M. So, lets take a look at our vortex radar. The clouds are thick and soupy. We are seeing light returns in green. So we may see a couple sprinkles. Certainly not much to worry about. Were going to see a break in those clouds and sunshine soon enough. Coming up in my full forecast, i have what to expect for this upcoming weekend. Back to you guys. Christians are rejoicing on one of the holiest days on the christian calendar. Many catholics waited for Midnight Mass to begin at the historic st. Patricks cathedral. It was well worth the wait for those lucky enough to have a ticket. Janelle joins us live outside st. Patricks cathedral with more. Janelle. Merry christmas to you, steve and andrea. It is
Making one final push for votes. Many of the races are tight and the candidates realized how important every vote is. It starts at 7 00 local time, 8 00 our time. Abc s lana zak is live in iowa this noon with our top story. Lana happy caucus day. We are hours away from iowans their nominee for president , the nation. After some 1500 rallies clinton and bush. Lana and 33 million spent, it is decision time in iowa. A new quinnipiac poll has donald trump widening his iowa league. Mr. Trump you have to be a little bit nervous, and i like to win and i want to win for the country. Lana one third of likely caucusgoers say they are undecided or may still change their mind. Since has been sliding for calls and is being criticized for sending out this mailer, stamped voter violation, many today saying it is deceptive. Marco rubio is hot on the campaign trail today trying to lure voters away from the 10 other republican candidates. Senator rubio someone going to a caucus site and there is a candi
Authorized air strikes in iraq against the terrorist jihad group isis, and air drops of humanitarian aid for its victims. Speaking from the white house late tonight, obama said that american combat troops will not return to iraq but america will help prevent a genocide and will protect u. S. Citizens in the iraqi city. Isis is advancing closest to the the city, where there is an american consulate and where there are, american advisors to the iraqi military. Cargo planes have been dropping humanitarian supplies to 10,000 christian, minorities, who are trapped in the mountains of northern iraq. They fled from their homes in the face of an isis ultimatum of convert to islam, flee their homes or face death. When we have unique capabilities to help avert a massacre, then i believe the United States of america cannot turn a blind eye. We can act, carefully, responsibly to prevent a potential act of genocide. Obama said one iraqi in the area cried to the world this week there is nobody comin
Authorized air strikes in iraq against the terrorist jihad group isis, and air drops of humanitarian aid for its victims. Speaking from the white house late tonight, obama said that american combat troops will not return to iraq but america will help prevent a genocide and will protect u. S. Citizens in the iraqi city. Isis is advancing closest to the the city, where there is an american consulate and where there are, american advisors to the iraqi military. Cargo planes have been dropping humanitarian supplies to 10,000 christian, minorities, who are trapped in the mountains of northern iraq. They fled from their homes in the face of an isis ultimatum of convert to islam, flee their homes or face death. When we have unique capabilities to help avert a massacre, then i believe the United States of america cannot turn a blind eye. We can act, carefully, responsibly to prevent a potential act of genocide. Obama said one iraqi in the area cried to the world this week there is nobody comin