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Florida home hardening grant program pauses inspections, funding exhausted
TALLAHASSEE - The state program that helps Floridians fortify their homes against damaging winds from hurricanes has paused initial inspections because it has run out of funds. My Safe Florida Home said funding for the inspections was exhausted 10 days after the program reopened. Because of that, applications are on pause. Applications submitted before July 10th will be processed. "The remaining funds will be utilized for home hardening grants and final inspections. If your home has already been inspected, you may apply for a grant based on the timeline outlined by the Legislature. The My Safe Florida Home program remains...
Heat index to soar to 107 degrees in Central Florida. Here’s where rain is most likely
ORLANDO, Fla. – There will be a little less rain Wednesday across Central Florida, but that means a little more heat for some of y’all!. We are tracking a dry pocket of air pushing in from the Atlantic, and it will limit rain coverage south of Orlando to 20-40%.
Republican candidates for Florida House District 19 clash over experience, district roots
The two Republican candidates for Florida House District 19 are both youthful, arch-conservatives. Darryl Boyer stands against illegal immigration, for a strong economy and pledges to uphold the conservative values of limited government, the Second Amendment and the right to life. ...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Wednesday 6:25 PM 07.17.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
National Hurricane Center forecasts another quiet day in tropics as Florida heat continues
As the heat continues across Florida, the tropics remain quiet, thanks in part to Saharan dust and wind shear. While the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be extremely busy, it's not unusual at this time of year for there to be no activity before the busiest months begin. AccuWeather forecasters predict...
DeSantis, Haley, and what might have been
MILWAUKEE — Unity was a major theme of the second night of the Republican National Convention, but GOP primary voters also got a look at what might have been. There were back-to-back primetime speeches by two of former President Donald Trump’s vanquished primary challengers, former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). DeSantis immediately […]
Florida Is The Least Stressed State In The Country
A recent survey by Answering Service Provider, VoiceNation shows that workers in Florida are the least stressed during August and October, with only 2% reporting work stress. The poll of 1,500 U.S employees across the country, highlighted stress trends among American workers, revealing some interesting data from Florida Workers. The...
HURRICANE CENTER: Quiet For Now, But Three Waves East, West Of Florida
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — It’s all quiet now in the waters on all sides of Florida, but the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three waves as of Wednesday. There’s no immediate development expected, but it is a reminder that forecasters believe this will… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: Quiet For Now, But Three Waves East, West Of Florida
Jermaine Johnson returns to Tallahassee to host youth football camp
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tuesday a familiar face was on the campus of FSU. Former Seminole defensive end and current New York Jet Jermaine Johnson hosted a kids camp at the Florida State indoor practice facility and he brought a cast of famous friends with Los Angeles Ram first rounder Jared Verse and Tallahassee native and Las Vegas Raider Amari Gainer in tow serving as coaches.
Here's what to know about Florida insurance a year out from major lawsuit reform
A new state report shows that for the first time in nearly a decade, Florida property insurers have collected more in premiums than they spent on claims — but whether that translates into savings for policyholders remains another question. The July 1 report, based on the first quarter of...
FSU Baseball: Top-50 prep recruit Myles Bailey announces he will make it to campus
Florida State baseball had as busy of a 2024 MLB Draft as any other program in college baseball. Eight Seminoles from the 2024 roster and nine commits were selected in the 20-round draft. FSU's nine commits were the most chosen of any program. The Seminoles received good news from one of its commits who was drafted on Tuesday night as Myles Bailey announced he's 'staying put' in Tallahassee:
Q&A: Florida Cannabis Action Network President Jodi James reflects on Cathy Jordan's life
Loved ones and supporters gathered in Sarasota on Sunday to honor the late Cathy Jordan and the integral role she played in Florida's medical cannabis movement. Jordan died on July 4 in her home in Parrish. She is remembered as a pillar in the medical cannabis movement in Florida by fellow advocates, loved ones and many who met Jordan. Nearly 100 people gathered for her memorial on Sunday, and more than 30 others joined digitally.
Just 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction
New research from TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights has revealed that only 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction, underscoring the need for both Democratic and Republican campaigns to engage Latino voters with culturally resonant language and messaging. In that vein, the...
4-star Port Charlotte DL commits to Florida State
Port Charlotte defensive lineman Myron Charles showed week after week why he was such a difference maker for the Pirates. Blowing up plays and showcasing his athletic ability. Those kind of plays caught the attention of schools all over the country. . “Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, Alabama, FSU, UF, Miami,...
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