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DeSantis seeks to end a lawsuit over Orlando-area State Attorney suspension
Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to end a legal challenge to his controversial decision last year to suspend Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell. State lawyers Friday filed a 25-page motion arguing that a federal judge should dismiss a lawsuit filed by two residents and the group Florida Rising Together that alleges DeSantis violated voters’ due-process and First Amendment rights in the suspension.
When is Florida’s vote-by-mail ballot deadline? How to request ballot if you haven’t already
Florida's Primary Election is less than three weeks away, its purpose to select party nominees to be voted for in November's general election to fill a national, state, county, or district office. But another deadline approaching even quicker — the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot. For those wanting to register before time runs...
Florida gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.33 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.30 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.76...
Hotter temperatures outside a storm today
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday morning everyone!. Only small changes in the forecast for today... It’s a quiet morning on radar with a less than 10% chance for an isolated shower this morning near the coast. Otherwise, we’ll have another widely scattered shower or thunderstorm chance developing later this morning near the coast at first and then spreading inland into the afternoon.
2027 QB Derrick Baker inks NIL deal with Leaf Trading Cards
Derrick Baker is making NIL history in the state of Florida. The 2027 quarterback prospect is only starting to ramp up his recruitment, but he’s already landed more than a dozen scholarship offers. Kentucky, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and West Virginia, among others, are already involved. Ahead of his sophomore season at St. […] The post 2027 QB Derrick Baker inks NIL deal with Leaf Trading Cards appeared first on On3.
Who controls the timing of school tax votes in Florida? Courts will decide.
The big story: School and government officials around Florida continue to watch Hillsborough County as it battles in court over who controls the timing of school district property tax referendums. Such ballot initiatives increasingly have become a critical funding source for school districts to boost budgets for such items as...
Florida Man Games has a weird new event, stops taking team submissions soon. How to apply
Floridians can be strange. Some of us say things like “jiffy feet,” we might ask Google questions like “What do I do if there’s a gator in my yard?” and we’re now known nationwide for spawning the “Florida man.” If you haven’t paid attention to Sunshine State news headlines within the past 10 years: “Florida Man” isn't just the title of a Netflix series. It’s what we call the kind of person who would attempt to cross...
Florida Braces for Scattered Showers and Potential Tropical Storm
Tampa, FL – Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will again be possible today across Florida. Highs are expected to reach the lower to mid-90s, with afternoon heat indices climbing to around 105 degrees. According to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay, the region will experience...
Florida Heat Wave: High Temperatures and Storms Expected
Melbourne, FL – Florida is bracing for another sweltering afternoon with highs in the low 90s and heat indices reaching around 107 degrees. A Major to Moderate HeatRisk is in effect for most of the region, posing significant risks to residents. According to the US National Weather Service Melbourne,...
Islander News has strong showing at Florida Press Association awards, including General Excellence win
Islander News writers and editors had a record-setting day during last week's Florida Press Association ceremony, collecting nine awards, including four first-place honors, one of which was in the coveted General Excellence category. Judges honored works from the 2023 calendar year at the awards luncheon held at the Bonnet Creek...
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