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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rick Scott ‘s bid for renomination for a second Senate term tops the list of races that Florida voters will decide in Tuesday’s primary. Scott is heavily favored against challengers John Columbus, an actor and former Walt Disney World performer, and Keith Gross, an attorney who twice ran for Georgia’s state House as a Democrat but now supports Donald Trump.
In Florida primary, Matt Gaetz is fighting a battle over the future identity of the GOP
Gaetz is in a primary fight tied to ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the latest salvo in an ongoing war. Gaetz led that ouster. Now his district encapsulates a GOP intraparty clash that fuels dysfunction on the House floor and the campaign trail.
Impact of Hurricane Debby on North Florida Citrus
High wind speeds were prevalent when Hurricane Debby passed through the North Florida region last week. Perry, Florida, received the brunt of those winds. According to Lisa Strange, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent in Taylor County, wind speeds were recorded at 80 miles per hour. It led to some citrus trees toppling over. Others reported similar damage throughout the cold-hardy citrus region.
Some Positive News on Florida’s Property Insurance Market
The state of Florida created an optional hurricane reinsurance program called (FORA) Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance. It allows insurers to purchase reinsurance at reasonable rates. Now, new evidence just released by the state shows the news program may help stabilize some of the high-cost Floridians are seeing with their property...
Why Local Blue Herons Look Scruffy This Time of Year
Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The great blue herons at Gulf Islands National Seashore (and all along the Gulf Coast) are currently in their molting season, causing them to appear scraggly. Molting is the process where birds shed old feathers to grow new ones. Molting season typically...
Florida Forecast: Relief from Heat as Temperatures Dip Below 75°F This Weekend
Tampa, FL – Tampa Bay residents can expect a break from the persistent summer heat this weekend as cooler temperatures roll in, bringing some much-needed relief. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay forecasts a drop in dew points, resulting in lower morning temperatures on Saturday. The majority of the region will experience temperatures in the low to mid-70s, with Brooksville likely seeing the coolest morning in the area.
Florida delegates headed to DNC making ‘Florida is in play’ pitch to national Democrats
It’s an uphill battle for Florida Democrats to make strides in the election this year, but delegates are still trying to make the case to national Democrats that their state is worth fighting for. Florida delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week are expected to make the case to top Democratic […]
Florida Weather: Weekend Thunderstorm Risks, Rising Temps
Tallahassee, FL – Florida residents should brace for a weekend of volatile weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee monitors the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, followed by rising temperatures. According to the latest Day-3 Outlook, valid from Saturday morning through Sunday, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for severe storms has been identified for areas just short of southern Alabama, as a cold front is expected to sweep down from the Northwest.
Marianna returns star RB, roster filled with depth
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — The Marianna football team is excited to build off last year’s success, returning an even deeper roster and their superstar running back this season. In year one under head coach Jack Glover, the Bulldogs finished with a 1-9 record. Last year, they put that in the past with a 6-5 finish […]
Florida school board pauses chaplain plans following interest from 'Ministers of Satan'
A Florida school board paused a plan for a chaplain program after receiving First Amendment concerns — and interest from The Satanic Temple. In a move that school officials present said was rare, the Osceola County School Board pulled the plan from consideration during its Tuesday meeting. It highlights the complexities and complications school districts face in implementing a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year that allows volunteer chaplains to provide support services...
Judge schedules hearing in a dispute over Medicaid-managed contracts
An administrative law judge has scheduled a September hearing in cases filed by two health plans that allege the state improperly shut them out of new Medicaid managed-care contracts. Judge Robert Cohen on Monday issued a notice scheduling the hearing Sept. 4-6 and Sept. 9-13 in Tallahassee. The health plans...
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