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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
Florida health systems planning JV ASC
Real estate company St. Joe Company, Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial Healthcare and Tallahassee-based Florida State University announced their plans for a joint venture project featuring an ASC, according to a news release on July 17. The building is the first of several in the works for an 87-acre medical campus being...
News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Tesla
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Tesla, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This precious 1-year-old black and tan terrier mix is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is located at 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City, […]
Years-long effort pays off to get special FSU, Auburn baseball game at Blue Wahoos Stadium
As Pensacola’s mayor, D.C. Reeves knows the importance of lobbying. Being a Florida State University graduate, he has been seeking to convince the Seminoles' baseball team to play in Pensacola at Blue Wahoos Stadium. “Every time I would see the (FSU) athletic director (Michael Alford) at a football game,...
Bay County shares updates on two affordable housing projects
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County spent the last of the $28 million they received in a federal grant after Hurricane Michael. They funded two affordable housing projects. The first is called Sovereign at North Shore in Panama City. It is a multi-family development with 144 units, 20 of which will be affordable housing […]
Quincy Police investigating three separate shootings within 24 hours
The Quincy Police Department is investigating three separate shootings within 24 hours — only one injured a person. On Wednesday, around 5:45 p.m., QPD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of South Stewart Street, according to a QPD news release posted on social media. No one was injured, but "spent shell casings" were found "confirming the presence of gunfire."
Countdown to Kickoff: Opponent Previews - FSU
Today’s FSU preview is brought to you by Section 103, home of the most unique and comfortable Georgia Tech apparel. Get 10 percent off your next order with coupon code FTRS to order items such as the Haynes King Jersey T-Shirt. Last season, Florida State saw some of the...
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...
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis said state is 'morally obligated' to keep funding My Safe Florida Home
MILWAUKEE — He is on the floor of the Republican National Convention, but Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has his eyes back on Florida, and hurricane season. Forecasters are predicting an extremely active season. Patronis is convinced it's not a question of if but when a storm's going to hit the state. Like other Florida officials, he has asked the state's 22 million-plus residents to have a plan and prepare ahead of an approaching yellow cone.
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