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Rays First Football Home Game
Your donation will help support not only the student Journalism and Yearbook clubs at Marco Island Academy, but as well as any new equipment, club improvements, and annual website hosting costs. Cassie Letendre is a senior and the Sports Editor of The Wave. When she is not bugging Scalia or...
Ribbon cutting marks new era of affordable housing in Immokalee
Reverend Mike Butler led a prayer before the ribbon was cut and the doors swung open for a new affordable housing complex in one of Collier County's most economically disadvantaged areas — Immokalee. "As we gather to celebrate this milestone ... we thank you for all those you've called...
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
Santa Rosa County man won $1,000,000 A Year For Life scratch-off
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Another Panhandle resident struck it big by playing the Florida Lottery this week. According to the Florida Lottery, James Wise, 60, of Pace, claimed a $1,000,000 ticket from the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game. Wise chose to receive his payment as a one-time, lump-sum payment of […]
DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
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.
A 'policy endorsement' can lower insurance costs. But you have to waive the right to sue.
Recent legislative reforms that ended much of the incentive for lawyers to sue insurers are getting credit for improving insurance companies’ willingness to financially fortify Florida properties against disaster and loss. But is the promise of an up-to-20% reduction in your premium worth giving up the right to sue? We'll get to that...
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
10 Sarasota area restaurants open, 4 permanently close, 1 bar named among best in U.S.
August turned out to be one of the biggest months of the year for restaurant openings in Sarasota and Manatee counties, largely due to the luxurious, beachfront St. Regis Longboat Key Resort debuting multiple new dining and drinking venues. There were other exciting openings as well, including restaurants in downtown Sarasota and Lakewood...
Things to do in September in Naples, Bonita: Concerts, comedy, more
GENERAL EVENTS The Ocean Decade Exhibition: Digital ocean art created by artists around the world is on display through Oct. 31 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. The exhibition seeks to emphasize the importance of conservation efforts, highlighting the United Nation’s Ocean Decade initiative and the Seven Principles of...
Car flooded car from Tropical Storm Debby? FEMA may be able to help Sarasota area owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can help Sarasota-Manatee area residents whose vehicles were damage by Tropical Strom Debby, according to an announcement Friday. A FEMA news release noted that assistance is usually limited to one vehicle and if an owner has another operating vehicle, they must submit a statement indicating an essential need for both vehicles to maintain the household. ...
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