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ATLANTA - The United States have hit a painful milestone for gas prices this week as drivers across the country struggle with paying more at the pump.Tuesday, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas has now risen above $4 a gallon in all 50 states. That's the first time every single state has passed the $4 mark at once.Georgia was one of the last three states to pass the $4 a gallon mark along with Kansas and Oklahoma.The national average price of a regular gallon of gasoline Wednesday in just under $4.56 - a jump of four cents from the record set Tuesday."The high cost of oil, the key ingredient in gasoline, is driving these high pump prices for consumers," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson.

AUSTIN, Texas - Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling on Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, saying the Republican from Beaumont was "in an obviously intoxicated state" while presiding over the House.But Paxton's call for Phelan's resignation comes as a House committee revealed it's investigating Paxton and his office over a push to use taxpayer money to pay off his settlement with a group of whistleblowers.So far, the attorney general is the highest state official calling for Phelan to resign. Phelan's office fired back, saying a committee is investigating Paxton's office, and they said his comments were an attempt to "save face."Video from the House floor at the end of a 14-hour session on Friday night showed Phelan appearing to slur his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate bill. The video quickly went viral online over the weekend.Paxton, who is also a Republican, issued a statement on Tuesday about the incident:"After much consideration, it is with profound disappointment that I call on Speaker Dade Phelan to resign at the end of this legislative session.

DADE CITY, Fla – Floridians have always had to travel to enjoy fun in the snow, but not anymore.Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City officially opens Friday at 3 p.m.With a short drive from Central Florida, you could find yourself plummeting down a 60-feet tall snowy slope or frolicking around a 10,000-square-foot arctic igloo snow dome where guests can build snowmen and castles.[TRENDING: Gov: Vaccine coming to Florida ‘relatively soon’ | CDC: Avoid Thanksgiving travel | Georgia presidential race recount results]The igloo will feature a smaller “bunny slope” for children.Thrill-seekers who are ready for some tubing fun can go down the run as a single rider, tandem or family-style with between four and 10 riders per large circular

DADE CITY, Fla – Its hard to believe but Florida will soon have a winter wonderland for families and tourists to enjoy come this November.Tickets are now on sale to the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park.The attraction located in Dade City, which is about 35 miles north of Tampa, will feature a 60-feet tall snowy slope and a 10,000 square foot arctic igloo snow-dome where families can build snowmen and castles. The igloo will feature a smaller “bunny slope” for children.Officials said the park will feature magical music and a light show on the slopes nightly which can be seen from the Holiday Market at the park’s Alpine Village.

Since the coronavirus first hit the U.S. private companies have developed new COVID-19 tests that can reduce result turnaround time from days to minutes. On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is using some of the newest rapid testing available and has now tested nearly 1 in 100 Floridians for the virus.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday the state will soon allow COVID-19 testing for anyone who has had prolonged interaction with someone who has tested positive for the virus.

ORLANDO, Fla. – An interactive dashboard from the Florida Department of Health shows the growing number of coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases in real time.