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State lawmakers demand answers from Florida Department of Health after massive data breach
State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the Florida Department of Health hack after 9 Investigates confirmed Tuesday more than 40,000 files were stolen and leaked on the dark web.
Are shark attacks in Florida occurring more frequently than usual?
Shark attacks have been making waves across the country all summer long, especially in Florida. The state has already reported several bites this year, sparking the question: Are shark attacks occurring at a higher-than-normal rate?
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Wet weather but not all-day rain
Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – Rain chances remain high with a stationary boundary to our north, a weak surface low to our west, and plenty of tropical moisture with the Atlantic high just to the east of the area. This will be setup through the middle of next week. That will keep the rain chances high but the coverage should still be on the scattered side vs all-day washout weather. Rain chances through next Wednesday will be 50% or higher each day with the highest rain chances Friday to Sunday. Local flash flooding will be possible where showers and storms run over the same areas or merge. Overall it should be the hit-and-miss type of action with the highest coverage happening mid-morning to the middle of the afternoon. Coastal areas could see nocturnal storms in the early morning hours thanks to the warm water and the land breeze that develops around that time. Temps will mostly be in the mid-70s to low 80s for low and low 90s for highs with the humidity it will feel like the upper 90s and low 100s daily. The tropics remain on the calm side thanks to dust and a suppressive phase of the MJO parked over the Atlantic. We could see things start to change in the Atlantic in the middle of August. Right now the areas to watch will be fronts that sneak off the coast into the Gulf or in the Atlantic for tropical activity. Right now, I do not see anything of concern.
Inclusion Cafe Academy graduates first cohort, asks local businesses for support
Inclusion Cafe offers an opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities to learn culinary skills. Find out how the program is helping the first cohort of graduates take their next steps.
Unsettled late week forecast, but not all day washouts today and tomorrow
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Thursday morning everyone!. It’s been an active start on satellite and radar this morning with swath of storms over our Western Counties. More scattered storms have developed across the rest of the coast. And a few more can’t be ruled out through the morning. The midday will be the quietest part of the day before a stray storm chance pops back up inland this afternoon and into the early evening while the coast stays clear until overnight tonight again. Bring the umbrella with you out the door this morning, only those away from the coast will still need it after lunch.
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, July 18, 2024
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 52.9% in June 2024 when compared to June 2023. This coming Monday is the last day to register to vote or to change your political party in time for the August 20th primary election in Florida. It’s likely many races will be decided at that time.
Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee
July keeps the music rolling with the Downtown Concert Series on Saturday and a much anticipated homecoming ahead. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday for rapper extraordinaire and Tallahassee native T-Pain's concert set for Nov. 10 at the Adderley Amphitheater as part of Leon County's bicentennial celebration. "It is a special honor...
Get the scoop on National Ice Cream Day, Lofty Pursuits contest, favorite flavors
Does anyone really needs an excuse to eat ice cream? Chilling out with a cone of mint chocolate chip or strawberry goo dripping down your hand is a rite of passage in summer. Make sure to get yourself a scoop or two when National Ice Cream Day and Lofty Pursuits' 13th Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest coincide on Sunday, July 21. ...
Panama City officials discuss the Panama City Mall
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)—Some people in Panama City have questioned whether the Panama City Mall will ever reopen after being destroyed by Hurricane Michael in 2018. Before Hurricane Michael, the Panama City Mall was lively and a main hub for social hangouts throughout the day. “When I was in...
Zaxby’s faces lawsuit for allegedly refusing to accommodate pregnant teen
St. Clair Restaurant Management allegedly failed to accommodate and fired a 17-year-old worker at a Zaxby’s restaurant in Lynn Haven, Florida, because she was pregnant and asked for a “modest” accommodation, according to a July 7 lawsuit (Moody v. St. Clair Restaurant Management d/b/a Zaxby’s). Per...
2024 Games: FSU's Jeremiah Davis preparing his long jump talents to tackle Paris Olympics
One jump changed the trajectory of Jeremiah Davis’ life. In a few weeks, one more could cement his legacy as one of the greatest athletes ever from Southwest Florida. Not a month has passed since Davis, a 2019 Lehigh Senior High School graduate, won the long jump at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials with a leap of 8.20 meters putting him on a direct path to the Paris Games. ...
Panama City Beach sees dip in beach rescues thanks to proactive lifeguards
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Though beach rescues are heroic, they might not be the best indicator of a successful lifeguard program. According to Daryl Paul, beach safety director for Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, it is better for lifeguards to be so proactive in educating beachgoers that they are less likely to put themselves in dangerous positions that force lifeguards to enter the water. ...
Clemson, FSU, Louisville, VA Tech, Miami, and NC State or GA Tech predicted to join Big 12 by August 15
Clemson, FSU, Louisville, VA Tech, Miami, and either NC State or GA Tech, were predicted by longtime college football radio host Greg Swaim to join the Big 12 if/when the ACC collapses due to their legal troubles with the Tigers and Noles. "So getting a lot of you asking me...
TikTok star and food critic Keith Lee is in Florida. Will he visit your town?
Popular Tik Tok restaurant critic Keith Lee is in Florida once again and foodies across the state are eagerly awaiting his next move. The social media food reviewer with over 16.4 million TikTok followers and 2 million Instagram followers surprised Jacksonville with a guest appearance Saturday at the ninth annual "Duval Day" event,...
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