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Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million either were in poverty or unable to...
Laurie Lawson Cox nabs Gov. DeSantis endorsement for Leon County School Board reelection
Leon County School Board member Laurie Lawson Cox may have been left off a recent list of Gov. Ron DeSantis' Florida school board endorsements, but she nonetheless has the governor's backing. DeSantis recently named 23 school board candidates he endorses this election cycle, but Cox wasn't on it. Cox, running for reelection...
UF wildlife expert explains increase of shark interactions in Florida
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Many North Central Florida residents have taken to social media to share their shark encounters both on the Gulf Coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have always been reported shark incidents at Florida, 2024 has seemed to have an increase. In 2023, the state of Florida had 16 confirmed shark attacks. This year, there have been more than 10 cases so far.
North Central Florida river task force reactivated following raw sewage spills across Georgia state lines
The Sante Fe River was familiar with Joanne Tremblay, with their morning routine, lying still as she waded calf-deep to collect a sample of its water. It was a warm shade of tangerine. She knew children would play on the riverbank come midday, bright and alive like the blue E....
FEMA Gives SW Florida a Few More Months on Flood Insurance Discounts
Communities in southwest Florida will continue to enjoy discounts on National Flood Insurance, at least for now, after federal authorities granted a temporary reprieve to punitive actions taken over inappropriate rebuilding in floodplains. “The Village of Estero was notified July 19 that FEMA will maintain Estero’s Community Rating System (CRS)...
Atlas acquires 3 Florida communities, plans $1.5M in renovations
Birmingham, AL-based Atlas Senior Living and affiliate company Salta Capital have acquired three senior living communities in Florida and plan $1.5 million in renovations. The communities, in the Orlando, FL, submarkets of Clermont, Ocoee and Oviedo, offer assisted living and memory care. “The acquisition underscores Atlas Senior Living’s commitment to...
FWC reminds divers about flags
With spiny lobster mini-season just a few days away, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters and divers to practice safe boating and diving habits by maintaining 360-degree awareness and adhering to all divers-down flag regulations. Diver-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels to signal the presence of divers in the water. These devices must feature a diver-down symbol — a red rectangle or square with a white diagonal stripe — and must be prominently...
Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis Lead to the Arrest of a Central Florida Woman
Danyele Callaway, a resident of Riverview, close to Tampa, was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office following her internet threats to kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. After receiving threatening threats on Governor Ron DeSantis’ site, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Florida Department...
These Tampa Bay-area beaches are under water quality advisories
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida wouldn't be the "Sunshine State" if it wasn't for the variety of different beaches, including here in the Tampa Bay area. But, before you make any beach plans, officials have water quality advisories issued for some local beaches. The Florida Department of Health has the...
First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference to highlight Hope Florida as a referral resource for Florida Sheriffs and law enforcement. The post First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Religious groups in Florida share stance on Amendment 4
ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Religious groups across Florida are gearing up for November and the outcome of Amendment 4, an amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the Florida Constitution. "From a religious perspective, saying, well, every human being is made by God and has dignity," said Frank Pavone,...
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