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Newer Airlines Landing in Smaller Florida Airports
STEPHANIE CLAYTOR | www.flcourier.com | Avelo Airlines held its inaugural flight from Lakeland Linder International Airport on June 13 to New Haven, Connecticut. Albeit a busy airport for Amazon Prime cargo planes and private charters, this is the first time the Lakeland airport has had commercial flights in 12 years.
Stay safe: Beryl kicks up surf, possible life-threatening rip currents on Florida coast
Beryl may not hit Florida, but it may make swimming off the coast even more dangerous than it already is. Forecasters warn that while Beryl has weakened to tropical storm status and is heading toward Texas, it is expected to intensify again into a hurricane soon after it crosses the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday afternoon (July 5) and moves into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico over the next day.
DeSantis signs final group of bills to wrap up 2024 legislative session
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed some of the last bills to wrap up the 2024 legislative session. House Bill 1347 allows consumer finance companies to increase annual interest rates, of which they can charge up to 36% on the first $10,000 of principal amounts; 30% on amounts that exceed $10,000 up to $20,000; and 24% on amounts between $20,000 and $30,000. DeSantis vetoed a bill...
Trump presses Judge Cannon to take up immunity question in classified documents case in Florida
Attorneys for former President Trump are now seeking to use the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision to help him in his criminal case in Florida over mishandling of classified documents.
DeSantis keeps a safe distance from Broward appointees | Steve Bousquet
You can study your Broward sample ballot all day long and you won’t see the name Ron DeSantis anywhere. He’s not on the August primary ballot, but he’s in the background. DeSantis altered the course of public education in Broward, and he could again. Two DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board will face voters for the first time on Aug. 20. Republicans Torey Alston and Daniel Foganholi ...
Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides update on Piney Point cleanup
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than 151,000 cubic yards of material has been removed from Piney Point’s NGS-South compartment to be dried out and packed up. The team has also closed off the NGS-North compartment. According to the Department of Environmental Protection, they are continuing regulations to ensure progress...
DEA’s Florida Fentanyl Summit a Path Toward Healing for Family Members Who Lost Loved Ones
More than 40 families from around Florida who lost loved ones to a fentanyl poisoning recently gathered with law enforcement partners and community stakeholders at Drug Enforcement Administration’s third annual DEA Florida Family Summit on Fentanyl at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando, to share their stories and raise awareness.
‘Formula for disaster’: Alabama beach visitors warned about dangerous rip currents this weekend
Lifeguards and beach patrols from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach are preparing for a busy weekend from the “hidden dangers” of rip currents that will emerge from Hurricane Beryl, churning in the warm Gulf waters hundreds of miles away. Strong surf is expected along the Alabama and...
Multiple people injured after shark attacks in Texas and Florida on Fourth of July
Several people were injured during the Fourth of July holiday in multiple shark attacks reported in Texas and Florida. According to the Laredo Morning Times, at least four people were taken to the hospital Thursday with bite wounds — including one that was severe — after being attacked while swimming in the waters off Texas' South Padre Island. Citing statements from officials — the outlet said the bites stemmed from two separate incidents, but a single shark is believed to be responsible.
National Hurricane Center gives update on Beryl, expected impacts from Florida to Texas
The National Hurricane Center on Friday morning (July 5) issued a morning update on YouTube, outlining the latest predictions for Hurricane Beryl as it moves across the Yucatan Peninsula and heads toward the Gulf of Mexico. While Beryl is expected to weaken as it makes its way across the peninsula,...
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