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Victor Crist, former Florida legislator, in the hospital after car crash
Former state legislator and county commissioner Victor Crist was feeling upbeat as he left a political candidate forum Thursday night in northwestern Hillsborough County. A seasoned elected official, Crist is running to be the county’s clerk of court. Several hundred people, he later said, poured into the event hosted by a local civic association.
Road to election: Abortion expected to drive Florida voters to polls
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With nearly 100 days until the November election, Florida voters are keeping an eye on more than just the presidential race. Amendment 4 on the ballot could enshrine abortion rights in Florida's constitution. A group of anti-abortion activists gathered on the 54th Avenue overpass on...
Trump says he removed ‘last bandage’ from ear following assassination attempt
Former President Trump said Friday he removed “the last bandage off of my ear” in the wake of a recent assassination attempt against him in which one of his ears was injured. “As I think you can see, I’ve recovered well and, in fact, just took off the last bandage off of my ear,” Trump…
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside. In a state where landlords aren't required to provide air conditioning, some tenants are struggling. "It’s unbearable. Every day I get home from work, it's in temperatures of...
Deltona City Commission District 2 up for grabs in August
It’s a big election year for the largest city in Volusia County, with four of seven Deltona City Commission spots up for grabs in August. In District 2, Troy Shimkus is the incumbent, having been appointed to the board in February to fill the seat of Anita Bradford who resigned for health reasons. Challengers Emma Santiago is a former city employee while Elizabeth Chavez is a newcomer to local politics. The News-Journal posed the following questions to each...
Deltona man exceeding the speed limit on Interstate 4 killed after car collides with tree
A Deltona man speeding on Interstate 4 Saturday night was killed when his SUV struck the back of a vehicle and ran off the road into a tree, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The 28-year-old driver died at the scene of the crash that occurred on eastbound I-4 near Deltona at 11:17 p.m., troopers said. ...
Woman with suspended license busted with meth after running stop sign
A Leesburg woman was arrested for drug possession in an unregistered vehicle without a license after running a stop sign. A deputy saw a white Toyota Corolla disobey a posted stop sign at the intersection of County Road 473 and Southern Avenue in Leesburg around 10:55 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. He then initiated a traffic stop using overhead lights on his patrol car.
St. Cloud Businesses Invited to Free Workshop on Expanding Globally – August 16th
Local businesses in St. Cloud, Florida, have an exciting opportunity to expand their reach globally through a free workshop on Friday, August 16th. Hosted by the Central Florida International Trade Office and the St. Cloud Economic Development department, this workshop aims to help local businesses grow their sales and gain new customers by exploring international markets.
Ocala venue ranks among ‘World’s Greatest Places’
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala was included in TIME magazine’s list of the “World’s Greatest Places,” which highlights 100 “extraordinary destinations” to visit and stay. On Thursday, the World Equestrian Center was included in the magazine’s “2024 World’s Greatest Places,” which featured 100...
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