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DeSantis maintains sway over Florida education even when his allies lose
The big story: As has been widely noted, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t have a great primary election day when it came to his endorsements of school board candidates. That doesn’t mean he remains without influence. Consider Daniel Foganholi. DeSantis appointed Foganholi not once but twice to seats...
Judy Copier Pasted Into Florida iHeart Region President Role
IHeartMedia has appointed Judy Copier as the new Region President for its Orlando and Melbourne markets. Copier brings more than thirty years of experience in media and advertising to iHeart’s fifteen stations across Central Florida. Copier transitions to this role after a successful tenure as Metro President for iHeart...
On Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend ‘the real Florida’
DUNEDIN — For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from a proposed development plan is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decades in the tranquility of the untouched island chains that today include Florida’s most-visited state park.
Elderly Marion man allegedly threatens neighbor with shotgun over loud music
A dispute over loud music led to the arrest of a 74-year-old Ocklawaha man after he was accused of threatening one of his neighbors with a shotgun. On Thursday, a Marion County Sherif’s Office deputy responded to a residence located on SE 95th Street Road in Ocklawaha in reference to an incident involving a firearm. Upon arrival, a male victim told the deputy that the incident occurred while he was working on several vehicles on his property, which shares a fence line with his neighbor, Harold Eugene Kyzer, according to the arrest report.
Pitt RB Commit Dominates Week 0 Matchup
Ja’Kyrian Turner was dominant as a junior at South Sumter, averaging over 10 yards per carry, but if his Week 0 matchup is any indication, he’s in line for an even bigger senior season. Turner — a 5-foot-9, 160-pound three-star athlete from South Sumter in Bushnell, Fla. —...
Lake County will hold public meeting on planned roundabout
The Lake County Office of Public Works and OM Engineering is hosting an informational community meeting to answer any questions and show an exhibit of the future roundabout project on CR 561 and Lakeshore Drive in Clermont. This meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center (3700 S Hwy. 27, Clermont).
Work of an Ocala artist celebrates the city’s diverse history
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Artist Charles Eady had been a resident of Ocala for nearly two decades when he unearthed history about the city that he hadn’t been aware of, and it was an epiphany. “When I was hearing about the bank owners, and some of the others...
Building Blocks Ministries To Offer Adult Care Food Program
GROVELAND – Building Blocks Ministries announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled eligible participants at the center listed below and will be provided regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation. Free and Reduced Price-Meal Policy Statement; Participants eligible for free and/or reduced-price meals must complete an application with documentation of eligibility information including the number and names of household members, the last four digits of the Social Security Number of the head of household/primary wage earner or adult signing the application or an indication that a household member does not have one, total monthly household income or Food Stamps, SSI, or Medicaid identification number, and the signature of an adult care center participant.
Madeline Soto's mom admits to knowing Stephan Sterns was 'grooming and abusing' her daughter: docs
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Kissimmee Police Department has released new documents from their investigation into the alleged "disappearance" of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. FOX 35 News reviewed over 100 pages of case supplemental reports, revealing inconsistencies in the accounts given by Madeline's mother, Jennifer Soto, and her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, about Madeline's whereabouts on February 26, the day she was reported missing after failing to show up for school.
New radio towers installed for Marion public safety agencies provide 95% coverage of county
Public safety agencies will now have clearer and more reliable radio service throughout Marion County thanks to the recent installation of new communication towers. On Friday, Marion County Fire Rescue announced on social media that the construction of two new public safety communication radio towers has been completed. Located in...
Celebrate National Dog Day with Us! 🐾
Today is National Dog Day, a day to honor our loyal companions who bring so much joy, love, and wagging tails into our lives. Whether they’re big or small, purebred or mixed, every dog has a special place in our hearts. We want to celebrate this day by showcasing...
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