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Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, Succeeds Douglas E. Padgett, MD as Chief Medical Officer of HSS Florida David Backstein, MD, Named Medical Director of HSS at NCH
July 22, 2024 – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointments of Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer of HSS Florida and David Backstein, MD, as Medical Director of HSS at NCH. Dr. Qureshi succeeds Douglas E. Padgett, MD, who was appointed Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director of the HSS enterprise in September. Dr. Backstein succeeds David L. Helfet, MD, who will continue to serve as Founding Medical Director of HSS at NCH. All three appointments are effective immediately.
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training
The Holmes County Sheriff's Office recently organized an active shooter training session, engaging its deputies, the Bonifay Police Department, and the guardians from the local school district. [Submitted by the Holmes County Sheriffs Department]. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office recently organized an active shooter training session, engaging its deputies, the...
Comprehensive Memory Care for the Elderly: Expertise of Caregivers in Cypress
Caring for the elderly, especially those with memory-related conditions, requires a unique blend of skills, compassion, and dedication. In Cypress, caregivers provide specialized memory care that ensures the well-being and dignity of seniors. This listicle explores the various roles and responsibilities of these caregivers and the benefits they bring to those in need.
PHOTOS: Brett Favre Accuser & Famous FSU Fan Jenn Sterger Is Back Posing In Nothing But A Cowboy Hat And Boots In Spicy Cowgirl Photoshoot
Jenn Sterger was back turning heads online with a raunchy post in which she’s shown posing in nothing but a cowboy hat and boots. Sterger became popular as a member of the Florida State Cowgirls almost 19 years ago, a group of FSU students who would wear cowboy hats and sultry trappings to home games. She became a bit of a household name after ABC’s Brent Musburger pointed her out at a Seminoles fixture in 2005.
FAMU Announces The Lip Bar Founder Melissa Butler as Summer Commencement Speaker
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced The Lip Bar founder and Chief Executive Officer Melissa Butler as the summer commencement speaker. About 500 graduates from more than a dozen colleges and schools are expected to participate in the Summer Commencement exercises scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, August 2 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee.
$20 Million Refund Ordered: Pensacola City Forced to Return Franchise Fees to Gas Customers
A judge has ordered Pensacola to refund $18-20 million to natural gas customers for illegal franchise fees charged since 2011 and to stop these fees immediately. Pensacola Must Refund Up to $20 Million to Gas Customers According to the report of WKRG News 5, a judge has ordered the City of Pensacola to refund between […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks in Orlando with Florida education commissioner
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday at two different events in Orlando. The governor spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference at 9 a.m. Next, DeSantis headed to a news conference at Rosen Shingle Creek with Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.
Large ship off Florida coast ID’d as high-tech cable-laying vessel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a NewsNation affiliate WBTW camera.
Does Saharan dust affect air quality? Here's how to check in Florida and what you should know
Saharan dust that arrived in Florida over the weekend may be helping keep the tropics quiet, but it can also reduce air quality across the Sunshine State. No location in Florida has an air quality that is considered unhealthy as of 1:30 p.m. Monday. The air quality is considered moderate across most of the state, although there are some locations — especially in the Panhandle and some areas scattered around the state — with a good air quality.
Heavy rains forecast for some areas of Florida as tropical wave approaches. See what to expect
While the tropics continue to stay quiet, you'll need to keep an umbrella handy this week. The good news is that temperatures are expected to drop slightly, although heat advisories were issued for portions of Northeast Florida. Flood advisories are in effect for a few areas in South Florida Monday afternoon. ...
Interview with Rehobeth Head Coach Toby Greene
This week on “The Wiregrass High School Football Report”, Phillip Jordan is joined by Rehobeth High School head coach Toby Greene. Rehobeth is going into their first year in 6A after being in 5A for several seasons. They are coming off a 6-4 season. Despite not making the playoffs in 2023, Rehobeth closed the season going 5-1 and winning their final two games. Coach Greene talks about how the team played late last season, off-season focus, new players on offense, the experience on defense, and the preparation for the season opener versus Ashford on August 23rd.
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