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Malinda Fusco
Governor Desantis Follows Through on Promise for Speedy Hurricane Nicole Repairs
On November 10th, Hurricane Nicole made landfall on Florida's east coast, just south of Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane. Although it weakened to a tropical storm shortly after landfall, the damage to roads, especially SR A1A was extensive.
Should Florida man in failed suicide pact face maximum sentence?
A recent story is hitting Florida news and hearts hard. A suicide pact failed when a Florida man shot and killed his girlfriend but then failed to kill himself as intended. The Florida man is being charged with the murder of his girlfriend, but this got me thinking, should he face the maximum sentence?
Are flu shot mandates ethical? Florida colleges say yes as they enforce such vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates have been under scrutiny lately, but COVID vaccines aren't the only ones that are being pressed upon the public. Flu vaccines are quickly becoming mandatory for many students and staff at universities in Florida and across the country.
Struggling to pay rent in Florida? Some cities may be cheaper than others
It's no secret that Florida is a popular place to live. It's not only for beach-lovers and retirees nowadays either. Families, thrill-seekers, and even just the seasonal snowbirds are moving to Florida in droves. However, one big downside is that the rent is climbing and fast.
Florida fined county millions due to vaccine mandates. How ethical are vaccine mandates?
Since COVID vaccines have come out, vaccination mandates (and people's opinions of it) have been a source of conflict. The Florida Department of Health recently fined a Florida county over three million dollars because the county had supposedly required employees to get the COVID vaccination and fired 14 people.
Mystery animal attacked Florida boy who was airlifted to hospital. What do you think it was?
Animal attacks are always a scary experience, whether the animal is a dog, shark, alligator, or something else entirely. However, it's even scarier when you don't know what attacked you. Unfortunately, a Florida teen boy was recently attacked by a marine animal that still remains a mystery.
What do Florida parents need to know about the Delta Variant and kids?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you already know that the Delta Variant is the biggest, most concerning COVID variant at this time. However, as the numbers in Florida climb and cases worsen, a lot of kids are testing positive with the variant. So, what does this mean for our kids?
Florida governor says hospital admissions are slowing down, and this is not true. What are the facts?
After today's press release, many Florida residents are asking, what are the facts? We've seen the COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations skyrocket over the past few days, breaking records. Yet, Florida Governor DeSantis claims "hospital admissions have slowed." This is simply not true.
There’s only 1 way to stop the COVID-19 surge (Yes, even as Florida records break)
You may have heard that Florida's having a hard time dealing with COVID-19. This past weekend alone has been record-shattering for most COVID cases and most COVID hospitalizations. Hospitals are literally running out of rooms and are therefore forced to keep patients in hallways. But there's one surefire way to stop the COVID-19 surge, according to officials and doctors.
Florida health alert: Governor DeSantis says yes to vaccines, but no to masks and lockdowns
You've probably heard about how well Florida is handling the pandemic... Well, in this past week, Florida took the lead in the country for the number of new COVID cases. As Florida COVID cases surge, officials have some conflicting views on how to handle the pandemic. Governor DeSantis has begged people to get vaccinated but is still unyielding in his position on mask mandates and lockdowns in the sunshine state.
Florida is in big trouble; Governor Desantis begs residents to vaccinate now
Uh oh. Florida is in big trouble as far as COVID-19 goes. Although you may look around and think life has returned to normal, the pandemic is surging through the state. As of this week, Florida has taken the lead in the U.S. for COVID-19 cases. In response, Governor Desantis pleads with residents to get vaccinated now.
Florida man knowingly spread HIV to multiple women. Do you agree with his prison sentence?
A Port Orange man named Gentry Burns hid his HIV-positive status from multiple women he slept with. He was recently sentenced to prison for the crime. However, many Floridians believe that his prison sentence is way too short, considering multiple women unknowingly contracted HIV from him.
These 3 Florida Counties Have the Highest COVID Death Rates. Is "Exposure Density" to Blame?
It's no secret that COVID-19 hit some areas of Florida much harder than others. Some of our state's counties have a higher death rate than others. But is there a commonality between the three Florida counties with the highest death rates?
Florida Condo Collapse Victims Can't Rest in Peace; Hackers Steal Their Identities
Gladys and Antonio LozanoTwitter Screenshot by Author/Public Domain. Well, if you thought it couldn't get worse, think again. Unfortunately, this may be a new low for members of our society: hackers are now targeting the deceased Florida condo collapse victims. This heartbreaking situation has impacted numerous families since the collapse.
Is Red Tide Actually a Problem? Here's Everything You Need to Know
If there's one surefire way to put a damper on summer fun, it's with Red Tide. Unfortunately, it's here, and people are wondering if it's really an issue. It's deadly to sea life, especially fish, but how does it affect people?
Alert: Delta Strain Spiked in Florida, Now Dominant in the USA. Doctors Worried
Doctors and experts warned us that COVID can mutate and spread faster. It's finally here. A highly contagious, easily spread variant of COVID is now dominant in the USA, and furthermore, it spiked in Florida. Doctors are worried about this for a few reasons.
"We May Never Know the Cause of Death": 7 Penguins Mysteriously Die at Florida Aquarium
What's with animals dying in large numbers lately? First, it was the stingrays at the zoo, and now seven African penguins have mysteriously died at the Florida Aquarium. More worrisome, officials are now saying that we may never know what killed those seven penguins.
Uncle of 15-Year-Old Florida Condo Collapse Survivor Thanks Man Who Rescued Him
The Florida condo collapse has been a horrible tragedy, but there have been some glimmers of humanity and heroics that shone through. The uncle of a teenage boy who survived the Champlain Towers South collapse called his nephew's rescuer and gave him heartfelt thanks for saving his nephew.
Will DeSantis Win Florida Reelection? Data Scientists Already Speculate Yes
Photo courtesy of Governor Ron DeSantis FB Page/Public Domain. Governor DeSantis is as polarizing as Trump. You either love him or hate him. Although Florida has mixed feelings about our governor, it looks like he has a solid shot at grabbing the title again at reelection.
Lawsuit: Florida Parents Claim Catholic School Is Way Too "Woke." Will They Actually Win?
Screenshot by author from Academy of Holy Names website. In case you haven't heard yet, a Catholic school has been accused of being too "woke." Literally. If you're confused, let me clear up what "woke" means. Woke is "alert to injustice in society, especially racism."
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