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Central Florida art nonprofits scramble after Gov. DeSantis vetoes arts spending
ORLANDO, Fla. – The arts encompass everything from music and dance to ceramics and woodworking, said Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida. “It’s tattoo artists, it’s floral designers, it’s sculpture artists, it’s poetry,” Evins added. She emphasizes that art...
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
Florida’s new school security: SROs replaced by armed guards
Florida is making a significant change in school security. Instead of the usual student resource officers (SROs) being in charge of security, many schools have decided to replace these officers with armed guards in their halls. In the aftermath of the tragic events that occurred at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas...
Invasive chameleon clans growing in Florida along Space Coast as people release the exotic pets
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Central Florida animal rescues are responding to more chameleon sightings on the Space Coast as the invasive species settles into the Sunshine State. The reptile is a novelty pet for many, but it is also an invasive reptile that threatens Florida’s natural ecosystem. Wild Florida Rescue is noticing more calls about sightings as the reptile rapidly multiplies in the wild.
Bar report: Florida Supreme Court disciplines five attorneys statewide, disbarring one
The Florida Supreme Court recently disciplined five attorneys — suspending two, imposing an emergency suspension on one, disbarring one and revoking the license of one. Court orders are not final until the time expires for the disciplined attorney to file a rehearing motion. The attorneys represent law practices from across the state. Disbarred lawyers...
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