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Lawsuit seeks to stop county's purchase of Israeli bonds, saying it violates state law
A Palm Beach County couple with family ties to war-ravaged Gaza has filed a lawsuit in circuit court to stop County Clerk and Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo from investing in Israel bonds. The lawsuit claims that Florida law bars the investments because they were made for social, ideological, and political reasons. Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Florida’s only public historically Black university names interim president
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen an interim leader, after the school’s president announced this month that he intends to resign. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. As the next executive of Florida A&M University, Interim President Timothy Beard will be...
Taser deaths prompt company to create ‘less lethal’ device
Some Central Florida law enforcement agencies are using BolaWrap. Since 2002, more than 900 people have died soon after police used a taser on them. Dozens of those deaths happened in Florida. Now, a company — Wrap Technologies — is pushing for a less lethal option to subdue someone....
Spiny lobster mini-season begins with capsized boats, diver being struck by boat
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Florida’s spiny lobster sport mini-season began at midnight Wednesday, and there’s already been multiple emergencies on the water in South Florida, from capsized boats to one diver being struck by a vessel. Local 10 News reporter Trent Kelly was at Crandon Park Marina...
From ‘Mitten’ to Sunshine State
Robert D’Amore does not live in Michigan, but he has been a customer of Lake Michigan Credit Union for eight years. He chose the financial institution because there is a convenient branch near his home in Naples. He stayed because of the customer service. “It’s a little bit of...
Wildlands Conservation launches new Gopher Tortoise license plate
Tampa-based nonprofit, Wildlands Conservation (Website), has just launched a new license plate to help raise funds to protect gopher tortoises. The gopher tortoise is a threatened species in the state of Florida, due to the loss of its upland habitat – which happens to be very easy to build on. They are seen as keystone species that are vital to the health of their ecosystems, and their burrows provide shelter for an estimated 350 other species.
Art as an Economic Engine
More than ever, it seems, community arts across Florida’s diverse demographic and geographic landscape are thriving. That might not be news except for this single salient fact: State funds providing support to nonprofit arts organizations that enrich their towns and counties both culturally and economically were cut from the state’s final budget this year, for the first time since 1969. […] The post Art as an Economic Engine first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Office of Criminal Conflict honored with Governor’s Sterling Award
Under the leadership of Ita M. Neymotin, the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Second Region, has received the 2024 Governor’s Sterling Award in the Team Showcase Competition. The Sterling Council, a public/private not-for-profit corporation supported by the Executive Office of the Governor, annually honors high-performing organizations with the Governor’s Sterling Award to recognize public and private agencies […] The post Office of Criminal Conflict honored with Governor’s Sterling Award first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
NOW! Public Demands Action: Petition Seeks Charges Against Florida Couple for Leaving Dog in Hot Car
WFCN – Just south of Daytona Beach, a Florida couple went for a beach day—a perfectly normal summertime activity, I suppose. Strange as it may seem, a couple walked off and entertained themselves, leaving their dog in a scorching car parked in the heat. Lucky for the couple,...
Property Tax Shockwave: Vacation Rentals’ Hidden Costs for Local Residents In Florida
WFCN – Florida is a popular tourist destination for several reasons, including its abundance of beaches and large cities. Hundreds of homeowners in northeast Florida are discovering the hidden cost of renting out their rooms during the summer months, even though they are taking pleasure of the beach lifestyle.
Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations. Last week, University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues. FAMU President Larry Robinson also announced his resignation last week after FAMU’s controversial acceptance and then rejection of a $237 million donation.
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