While most lawmakers on Capitol Hill were focused on President Trump and the U.S. military strikes against Iran over the Easter break, conservative groups launched a surprise offensive against a bipartisan immigration reform bill in Congress, creating a wave of attacks against the plan introduced by U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Miami.

Jorge Uribe, a luxury real estate agent, thought it would be an easy sale. Instead, it’s become one of the toughest properties to sell in his career. The property is one of many sites affected by gas leak contamination that became endemic during the 1980s. State-funded programs to clean up gas spills exist, but, in the case of this property, have proven to be ineffective and slow.

The loquat is a small fruit related to the pear, apple, and plum. While loquat festivals are prevalent in other parts of the world, the only one in the United States is in West Pasco County. It will be held this year on Saturday, April 11, at Sims Park.