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Saharan dust approaching Florida. See when it will arrive and expected impacts
Get ready for some exceptional sunrises and sunsets. A plume of Saharan dust is on its way. The dust emerges off the western coast of Africa and travels across the Atlantic. It can blow as far west as Texas, according to NOAA. ➤ Track all active storms. A big benefit...
HBCU spirit running as high as enrollment
Black Americans are facing an existential crisis on multiple fronts, triggered in part by some Florida politicians rewriting Black history, among many other factors. However, that didn't stop Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from shining at the annual HBCU Picnic on Saturday, hosted by Florida Memorial University. Attendants of...
Tampa, Sarasota hospitals climb in US News rankings
Tampa General and Sarasota Memorial are among the top five hospitals in the state of Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report. When the publication released its annual rankings July 16, it showed the institutions have climbed since the 2023 rankings in different areas. To come up with its...
Ex-FBI informant Smirnov asks judge to follow Cannon’s lead and toss case
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov asked a judge on Monday evening to toss his criminal case based on the surprise decision by a judge in Florida to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case over the legality of a special counsel appointment. Smirnov’s attorneys argued in a court filing that Judge Otis Wright should dismiss charges that Smirnov lied to […]
Rubio Attempts to Aid Military Against Environmental Threats to Bases
US military installations are reportedly facing increased environmental challenges as a result of more intense climate events. Among such threats are sea level rise, extreme storms, droughts, and arctic ice melts. According to Military Resilience, Department of Defense installations (DOD) are worth over $1.2 trillion. Increased environmental disruption could damage...
New HOA law in Florida took effect July 1; here's what your association can't do anymore
With more than 300 homeowners associations registered in Sarasota County, local residents may want to check out a new law that took effect July 1. For many Florida homeowners, that marked the day they could finally relax a little. Homeowner associations (HOAs) were created to maintain standards, uniformity and a...
Riot Inquiry By Wauchula Police Leads To 11 Arrests
Eleven people have been arrested in connection to a riot that occurred at the Valencia Gardens Apartments on June 30. “The riot resulted in several subjects being battered, and one subject receiving 14 stab wounds,” Chief of Police Brandon Ball told The Herald-Advocate this week.
Lottery ticket worth more than $100,000 sold at Tampa Publix
A Florida lottery player is getting richer after buying a ticket worth more than $100,000. The person tried their luck on a Fantasy 5 game ticket that matched all the numbers picked in the drawing late Monday, according to results posted on the Florida Lottery website. The winning numbers: 7-11-25-31-32.
Lake Wales Little Theatre To Host Children’s Auditions For Upcoming Show
The Lake Wales Little Theatre is hosting a children’s audition on July 29th and 30th (6 p.m. both days) for an upcoming show this fall. The production is titled, “Stuck on These Islands.” Students that attend the audition will cold read the script and sing a few bars of their favorite song.
Miami Mayor Suarez says he would be interested in running for governor
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said that he would be interested in a possible run for Florida governor and discussed former President Trump's vice presidential pick while taking to NBC News’ Tom Llamas at the Republican National Convention.
Largo mulls entertainment district around Horizon West Bay project
LARGO — As the spring opening of Horizon West Bay draws closer and a new Largo City Hall takes shape, city officials are finalizing details of the $85 million mixed-use project. During a July 9 work session, the City Commission received updates on public artwork planned for the project,...
Bradenton woman scammed out of nearly $24K
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police Department’s Elder Fraud Unit investigated a case involving a victim being tricked into believing she had missed a court date. According to officials, the victim was told she’d missed a federal court date and had to pay a fine to avoid being held in contempt of court.
Recapping North Port Forward’s regional economic development forum
On Wednesday, June 26, North Port Forward (northportforward.com) hosted an Economic Development Community Conversation at the Hampton Inn on U.S. 41 in North Port. The event aimed to inform and engage residents about economic development initiatives in the region. Key economic development leaders provided presentations, including Dave Gammon, director of the Charlotte County Economic Development (cleared4takeoff.com); Josh Ewen, vice president […] The post Recapping North Port Forward’s regional economic development forum first appeared on Town Chronicle.
New nonstop flight headed for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in November
Another nonstop flight is on its way to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it will launch a new route from SRQ to the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Nov. 23. The flight is the airport’s fifth new route of the year, adding to recently announced service to New York City, Austin, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa and Plattsburgh, New York. ...
St. Petersburg City Council to Finalize Tropicana Field Redevelopment Plan Amid Public Protests
St. Petersburg City Council has entered the crux of the debate over the fate of the Historic Gas Plant District, a plan set to breathe new life into Tropicana Field with a dual-purpose redevelopment initiative. With the final vote scheduled for Thursday, officials are buckling down for a meeting on Tuesday that will witness them iron out last-minute details concerning the future of the community. As reported by FOX 13 News, the ambitious $6 billion project hinges on the construction of a 30,000-seat stadium flanked by a real estate ensemble of apartments, offices, stores, and bars.
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