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Only 38% of eligible FL seniors get food assistance through SNAP, report finds
More than 858,000 Florida seniors could get benefits through the largest federal food assistance program, but only 38% of those eligible participate, according to a report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute. Still, Florida’s participation rate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, for people 65 and older is […]
A top Delta Air Lines executive is leaving to lead the company that owns Outback Steakhouse
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A high-ranking Delta Air Lines executive whose impending departure was announced last week has been named CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, which owns Outback Steakhouse and several other restaurant chains. The Florida-based dining company said Monday that Michael Spanos will start his new job Sept....
Audit report recommends changes to Florida's property insurer of last resort
(The Center Square) —The Florida Auditor General recently released an audit report on the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and made several recommendations to improve customer service while ensuring it remains fiscally buoyant. The insurer covers dwellings, structures, personal property, rentals and additional living expenses. Citizens have established underwriting guidelines for each line of business for agents to use when preparing and reviewing insurance applications. These agents must submit all accurate and complete applications in compliance with the requirements. ...
Florida Man Arrested After Boarding Plane With Bloody Head
A recent arrest in Florida has sparked questions about how a couple was forcibly removed from a plane. The incident, which took place in the popular tourist state, left passengers stunned. Given the multiple chaotic situations American Airlines has faced recently, this bizarre episode comes as no surprise to the public.
Former Panama City Beach mayor joins ECP as Airport Authority Chairman
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The former mayor of Panama City Beach is now overseeing the future of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District elected Mark Sheldon as the new Airport Authority Chairman. Sheldon previously served as the Vice Chair of the board. In his new role, Sheldon […]
Traffic stop in Chipley leads to felony drug arrest
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, a traffic stop in Chipley ended in a felony drug arrest. Around 10:30 pm on August 24th, a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a Ford Ranger traveling west on Highway 90. The driver, 51-year-old Victoria Lourverne Miles of Chipley was arrested after officers found several baggies of methamphetamine […]
BDS responds to photo of staff member peering over girls’ bathroom stalls
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay District Schools made a statement in response to a video of J.R. Arnold High School Assistant Administrator Anji Dunlap peering over the top of a stall in the girls’ bathroom. The district says the administrator’s actions were part of an effort to catch...
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