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President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.

While some malls are struggling to maintain business, the Lake Square Mall wants people to know it's still thriving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shows us how the county's largest mall is bringing back businesses.

Bahama Breeze has announced the unexpected closure of 15 of its restaurants across the United States, including five in Florida. The restaurant chain, known for its tropical atmosphere and Caribbean-inspired food, is owned by Darden Restaurants.

Aldi is in the middle of a major expansion. The popular budget-friendly supermarket chain is adding 225 new stores nationwide this year. The company aims to open 800 stores by the end of 2028. Mark Johnston, a professor of marketing and ethics at Rollins College, weighs in.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Wednesday morning in Fort Pierce at Indian River College. At the event, DeSantis announced infrastructure and workforce development investments funded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The awards include $4 million to Indian River State College to support the development of the institute for industrial manufacturing and production training and $4.9 million to Miami-Dade College to launch new aircraft mechanic training programs. In addition, to the workforce development grants, DeSantis announced two targeted infrastructure grants, including $2.1 million to the Sebring Airport Authority.

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough has opened a restaurant, lounge and condo complex called "Coa" in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The restaurant and lounge are located in a five-story oceanfront condo complex called "The Surf." The Surf is a high-end development, with all the condos reportedly sold out. Coa serves modern American cuisine with global influences, and the Coa Lounge is a Floridaterranean cocktail lounge.

A number of neighborhood diners are closing across the United States, and experts say rising costs are to blame. FOX 35's Chelsea Torres spoke to an owner of a diner who says they're struggling to keep up.

Despite the ongoing trade war battle between the U.S. and China, some economists on Wall Street are now downgrading their predictions for a recession this year. But, as we know, it's still a tough time for any Americans given their rising cost of living. FOX 35's Heather Sullivan is asking the experts how to weather a financial storm.

There are some signs that President Donald J. Trump's trade policies might be helping the United States furniture industry. Some American manufacturers say they are already seeing some benefits. FOX 35's Chelsea Torres speaks to some of the local businesses in the furniture capital of the U.S. in High Point, North Carolina.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing at 1 p.m. Friday at the White House. Leavitt discussed several updates from Trump, including immigration, tariffs, economy, inflation and the release of detained Americans abroad.