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This Escambia County program helps people living in homes beyond repair
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Long-time Escambia County resident Mary Simpkins is enjoying life in her new Cantonment home. “Everything’s built nice,” Simpkins said. “I never had a home like this before.” Simpkins received the keys to the brand-new home constructed through Escambia County assistance programs last week. Simpkins experienced several issues in her old house […]
Single Family Construction Permits Plummet in June, Down 52.9%
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. There were 32 permits issued in June 2024, down up from the 68 issued one year ago. There were 66 permits issued in May 2024.
Suspects in custody regarding an illegally discarded plane in Springfield
Update: The Springfield Police Department has charged Cordaro Jesus Hernandez, 29, and David Horton Brown, 68, in the dumping of a partial airplane on private property. BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – One suspect is in custody after a small airplane was discovered last week, discarded in a vacant lot in Springfield. 29-year-old Cordaro Hernandez is […]
National track star Claire Stegall of Nolensville commits to Florida
National track star Claire Stegall committed to Florida on Thursday, according to the Nolensville cross country team's social media post on X. As one of the top female high school distance runners in the nation, Stegall ended her junior season as the Tennessee Gatorade Track and Field Runner of the Year. She was also named the Tennessean Sports Awards Girls Athlete of the Year and the Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. She was also...
Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens
OMAHA — Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet...
HIV Data Leaked Following Florida Health Department Hack
Hackers this week leaked over 20,000 Florida Department of Health (DOH) files containing sensitive personal information, including HIV test results, immunization records and more, according to The Tampa Bay Times. The hacker group RansomHub targeted DOH, which is said to be working with law enforcement and taking additional action to...
Florida Just Made a Major Change to Its HOA Laws, and Here’s Everything We Know
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. New Florida laws are changing the conversation — and reality — on homeowners associations (HOAs) and how much power they should (and do) have. If you know, you know: HOAs are basically a neighborhood-wide governing body that help with the upkeep, rules, and maintenance of a residential community for a fee each month.
Rain chances stay elevated through the weekend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Another round of scattered showers & thunderstorms is likely for Friday afternoon. High temperatures will reach the low 90s in some spots, while spots that get the rain sooner may stay below that 90-degree mark. Showers begin fizzling out after sundown tonight with lows in the mid 70s.
FSU CRNA Grads Achieve Perfection
PANAMA CITY, FL — The 28 inaugural graduates of the first doctoral program offered at FSU Panama City, the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), have scored a 100-percent passing rate on the National Certification Examination to become certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). “The faculty and staff are dedicated...
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