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Ocala Man Sentenced for Defrauding SBA, Ordered to Pay Over $25K in Restitution
A scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA) has ended in a Florida man's sentencing on federal charges, according to a recent report from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. Hector Garcia, a 52-year-old resident of Ocala, Florida, faced Judge Denise J. Casper and received time served and three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to refund the SBA $25,104.33.
Marion County Animal Services recruiting employees to staff new animal services center
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Animal Services (MCAS) has exciting news for North Central Florida animal lovers! The shelter has announced some plans for a new animal services center, signaling growth and expansion in their efforts to serve the community. This expansion brings opportunities to join the dedicated MCAS team.
Dad fights for daughter after judge says his consent was not needed for adoption
In October, a judge ruled that his consent was not required for a private adoption to move forward because he did not provide any financial or medical support to his daughter since she was born.
Hernando County deputies say security cameras capture three teens breaking into an abandoned golf clubhouse
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested three teenagers after they were caught on security video trespassing inside an abandoned building. Deputies were dispatched to the shuttered Seven Hills Golf Clubhouse located at 10599 Fairchild Road in Spring Hill after a report of...
Top Florida Republicans praise California Gov. Gavin Newsom's banning of homeless camps
Top Florida Republicans, including a leading lawmaker and governor's office staff, are applauding Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his executive order to remove homeless encampments across the Golden State. "I’m glad to see Governor Newsom finally accept reality and acknowledge the damage chronic homelessness does to communities and businesses," said state Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, in a statement. ...
What you need to know about deadly rip currents in South Florida
With the unrelenting heat of this summer, for many the ocean is more appealing than ever. And though spiny sea urchins, stinging jellyfish and shark attacks are usually the ocean hazards people fear when going to the beach, the Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue says rip currents are actually one of the greatest dangers for beachgoers. And they account for the most beach rescues every year.
Florida school district grades are out for 2024. How did Duval, St. Johns, Clay schools do?
New state-issued grades released Wednesday kept Duval County schools a “B” school district for another year, although the number of A-graded Duval schools shrank despite a statewide increase. Thirty-one Duval schools (not counting charter schools) received A grades, down from 40 a year earlier in the second year of a new performance-measuring system...
Florida man arrested for illegal voting as unqualified elector
MIAMI, Florida — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Victor Marshall Nash, a 52-year-old Miami resident, on two counts of voting as an unqualified elector. Nash, a registered sex offender and felon, was charged following an investigation led by FDLE’s Election Crime Unit (ECU) in collaboration...
Dem women in State Legislature say outpouring of support for Harris is also coming from Florida
Florida is not one of the states Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has highlighted as focus areas, but Democratic leaders in the Florida Legislature insist that the campaign’s efforts combined with enthusiasm from voters could put the Sunshine State is in play. Harris has raised $100 million since announcing her bid for the presidency and […] The post Dem women in State Legislature say outpouring of support for Harris is also coming from Florida appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Former Florida firebrand headlining Upstate GOP fundraiser
A former tea party favorite who unsuccessfully challenged Texas’ governor two years ago is headlining a fundraiser for an Upstate Republican party that wants to drive the Statehouse further to the right. Retired Lt. Col. Allen West, a former congressman from Florida, is the featured speaker of “A Night of Liberty and Freedom” on Aug. […] The post Former Florida firebrand headlining Upstate GOP fundraiser appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the earliest in...
Florida Gators at 2024 Paris Olympics: Medal count, results, athletes, events tracker for the Games
Welcome to Only Gators’ home for nearly three weeks of coverage as dozens of former Florida Gators compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There are 38 Florida Gators athletes representing 20 countries competing in dozens of events across eight sport disciplines at the Summer Games. This is an all-time high for Florida and a significant increase from three years ago when 30 athletes represented 15 countries at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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