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Florida's US Senate candidates hit the campaign trail in Northeast Florida
The August Primary is less than a month away and both likely nominees for one of Florida’s US Senate seats have been making the trips to Jacksonville to spread their messages in recent weeks.
GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor
GPD is asking for help in locating suspects who were in a black Cadillac SRX on July 12 at Dee's Liquor The post GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Meet the University of Florida athletes, alum heading to the Paris Olympics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world has been counting down to the 2024 Olympics in Paris for years, and now, the long-time coming games are just a week away. Olympic games years are a time to celebrate athletes from the entire world coming together to compete on the biggest stage. Many countries will be represented in Paris, but some of the athletes representing Team USA have a special connection to Florida.
Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities
Quality Journalism for Critical Times University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates Tuesday to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022. UF President Ben Sasse is set to step down on July 31, and an email […] The post Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute vs. Hospital for Special Surgery in Florida: How they stack up
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have built strong footprints in the Florida market over recent years. Both of them have been leaders in orthopedic care in their respective regions. Here is how the two groups' Florida presence compare:. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Florida. Number...
Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Quality Journalism for Critical Times More than 5.7 million Floridians are vulnerable to extreme heat, according to a report from the Florida Policy Institute, which called upon state lawmakers to repeal a new law that prohibits local governments from enacting heat protections for outdoor workers. Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room […] The post Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Florida Ranked in the Top 12 States with the Best School System
A popular consumer advice website released a report on the best and worst school systems, and Florida ranked among the top 12. According to WalletHub.com’s study, the top states with the best school systems were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Florida came in at number 11. States with the worst school systems were New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, and Louisiana.
Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million either were in poverty or unable to...
State-funded home improvement dreams paused as heavy demand closes first step for funding
Didn’t get into the pipeline to claim your state-funded home improvement grant after the possibility reopened July 1? You've got plenty of company. My Safe Florida Home, which hands out up to $10,000 per home in state money to help Floridians get their homes storm-ready — and perhaps lower their insurance premiums...
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