Amanda Boettcher
amandabco.bsky.social
Amanda Boettcher
@amandabco.bsky.social
Digital content producer ABC Action News in Tampa. I like to run, train in Muay Thai and talk about the Muppets a little more than is healthy for an adult to do.
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Excited today to be a registered Florida Democrat, and to launch Florida 2026.

To learn more and to support, head to davidjolly.com.

Florida's next chapter starts today.
April 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Today marks one month since Russia refused to accept the full 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S. and Ukraine.

During this time, Russia has attacked Ukraine with nearly 70 missiles of various types, over 2,200 Shahed drones, and over 6,000 guided bombs.
April 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Tariff announcement delays pre-orders for anticipated Nintendo Switch 2
Tariff announcement delays pre-orders for anticipated Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has postponed the April 9 presale date for the Switch 2 to assess the impact of new tariffs that could raise prices for consumers.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.
March 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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"Are all Muppets aliens?"
"What is the difference between a shrimp and a king prawn?"
"Do rainbows actually have anything to hide?"

This week on Kermitment, we're throwing all of our Muppet science questions at @hankgreen.bsky.social!

Listen now at Kermitment.com or in the usual podcast places.
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, just 11 years old, “took her own life in Texas after she was tormented by classmates who threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities and have her family deported from the US, her grieving parents have said.”

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
11-year-old took her own life over deportation threats, family says
‘I waited a whole week for a miracle that my daughter would be well, but unfortunately, nothing could be done,’ despaired her mother
www.independent.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Florida's school voucher program initially aimed to help low-income students. But a 2023 law made those state scholarships "universal" and changed the voucher landscape dramatically. With @anniemartin.bsky.social www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/12/m...
Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program
A 2023 reform has boosted voucher use by 67%, with one-quarter of state scholarships now going to families in the top income tier, an Orlando Sentinel analysis shows.
www.orlandosentinel.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"The move by Trump — who has long railed against paper straws, and whose 2019 reelection campaign sold Trump-branded reusable plastic straws for $15 per pack of 10."
'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'
President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don't last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
At a joint press appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed resettling Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip and placing the region under U.S. control.
In joint address with Netanyahu, Trump proposes that the US 'take over the Gaza Strip'
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday, President Trump proposed resettling Palestinians and placing the Gaza Strip under U.S. control.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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A new paper on microplastics accumulating in the brain was just published in Nature Medicine. I've reviewed the background and main findings in a new Ground Truths post erictopol.substack.com/p/the-microp...
February 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
FAA Report says staffing in control tower was 'not normal' at time of mid-air crash
Report says staffing in control tower was 'not normal' at time of mid-air crash
An FAA report says staffing in the control tower was 'not normal' at time of a deadly mid-air crash near D.C.
www.abcactionnews.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Reporter: Are you saying this crash was caused as a result of diversity hiring

Trump: It could have been
January 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A senior White House administrator told Scripps News the official executive order is expected later Wednesday.
Trump says he's opening a Guantanamo Bay detention center to hold migrants in US illegally
President Donald Trump says he's directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States.
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January 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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I know I should have asked sooner, but who the hell are Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s parents?
January 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A Georgia man has been trying to get a refund for months after he says he ordered a drill from AliExpress but received a printed photo of one instead
Man orders drill online, receives printed photo of one instead
He has tried to get his money back from AliExpress and a chargeback from his bank without any success.
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January 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The more you know
WSH 23 - 55 PHI
Final

No Scorigami. That score has happened 1 time before, most recently on October 31, 1988.
January 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Florida Jan. 6 rioter whose case was tossed after Trump pardon arrested Wednesday on pending weapons charges.
Florida Jan. 6 rioter whose case was tossed after Trump pardon arrested on pending weapons charges
A Florida man whose case was dropped following President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons and commutations issued Monday, was arrested Wednesday on pending federal gun charges.
www.abcactionnews.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Great season #Broncos !
We are building something with Bo. I remember the early Elway years. Took some pretty awful losses before a whole lot of winning.
Just remember, if the Bills win this Super Bowl they would only need two more to match the Broncos total rings. Best of luck Buffalo.
January 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I had a person call me tonight and ask if Elon and Taylor Swift were dating. She then told me she has been in a relationship with Elon for awhile and she knew it was him because he had a blue check mark…
January 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Vance Joseph stated Riley Moss playing opposite Pat Surtain II is the most difficult job on the Broncos’ defense. He added Riley stepping up was “the difference” for the defense.

“He’s covered his guy well all year”
January 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Me: I am running super late for work and need to hurry.
Also, me 10 seconds later: Let's search Zillow for homes in Santa Fe for an hour.
January 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM