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Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Three Arrested in Shooting after Purse Theft in Central Florida
Three Central Florida suspects were arrested this month in the city of Deltona following a shooting in DeLand stemming from a theft of a purse. A woman realized her purse was stolen from her car at Taylor Place Apartments in DeLand. Around 1pm, she got a notification that her stolen credit card was used at Checker’s in DeLand, so she drove there with two others to confront the suspects.
Disney World’s Dip in Attendance Is Costing Cast Members Their Jobs
By all accounts, the Walt Disney World Resort crowds have been way down this summer. If you look at a crowd calendar, they would be anywhere from a three to a five, low for this time of year. Attendance at Disney parks is down this summer for several reasons, including...
Villagers objecting to fishing by ‘pickup truck guys’
How self righteous of these people to think that they can come into central Florida and renovate the entirety of these local marshes and claim that somehow these ponds are strictly their own. The folks doing the fishing are not Villagers, though most are native, and all live locally either in Wildwood or the surrounding areas. As part of the community of workers and tradesman developing The Villages, I can assure you that their intentions are strictly recreational, however despite their living proximity to an establishment as all encompassing, illustrious and ornate as the Villages, those “pickup truck guys” are seen nearly as second class citizens. The Villages is quite frankly turning into a cesspool!
Florida Republican Party chair says RNC reenergized party: "People are fired up"
MIAMI — The Republican Party reenergized this past week at the Republican National Convention, where former President Donald Trump spoke for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt.CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power, the chair of the Republican Party of Florida, at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.Guest: Evan Power/Chair of the Republican Party of Florida
Traffic light coming to U.S. 27, Wellness Way in Clermont
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County and the Florida Department of Transportation plan to make changes at an intersection in Clermont that has seen a big jump in traffic in the past year. Doris D’Ambrosio has noticed the increase in traffic turning from Wellness Way onto U.S. Highway 27...
The Little Red Schoolhouse Book Sale
Throughout the summer, parents often strive to keep children’s minds fresh and their education ongoing by encouraging them to read good books. And here in Hernando County, the Little Red Schoolhouse Bookstore aims to put more books in the hands of more kids—and adults—through a massive storewide sale.
Prime Hannibal Square Mixed-Use Property in Winter Park Acquired for Millions
Demetree Global recently announced the acquisition of Hannibal Square, a prime mixed-use property located in the heart of Winter Park, for millions. The transaction, valued at $55.3 million, includes nine buildings encompassing 168,741 square feet of space. The property spans multiple addresses on West New England Ave, as well as 402 West Welbourne Ave, and is ideally situated with walkable access to Park Avenue/Downtown Winter Park and Rollins College, attracting a diverse range of residents, students, and visitors. It’s also not far from downtown Orlando, and attracts many from around Orange County.
Volusia Gold & Diamond employee shot and killed identified as the store owner
The Volusia Gold & Diamond employee fatally shot on Friday was Ghazi Osta, the owner of the Daytona Beach store, according to Facebook posts from his family. Leigh Osta, the wife of Ghazi Osta, posted about her husband's death on Facebook Sunday morning. ...
Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway Ends His Successful Term As FPCA President
Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway recently completed his term as President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA). The FPCA is one of the largest state police chief’s associations in the United States with a membership of more than one thousand law enforcement executives and members throughout the State of Florida. The FPCA serves municipal police departments, airport police, college and university police, tribal community police, as well as railroad and port authority agencies. Membership participation represents every region of the State of Florida, including state and county agencies along with private business and security firms.
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