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Florida's News in 90: SpaceX fleet, Florida speeders and Buffett's homes
Here are the stories included on today's News in 90 Seconds:. SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded by FAA, putting Space Coast missions on indefinite hold. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket fleet has been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration after a Thursday launch from California produced an upper-stage failure that deployed a batch of Starlink satellites into an eccentric orbit.
Massive great white known for its shark 'drawing' pings in Florida just after Shark Week
A massive great white shark, known to be somewhat of an "artist," paid a rare summer visit off the Palm Beach County coast − just one day after Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' ended. The 13-foot, 3-inch, 1,437-pound shark, nicknamed Breton by the OCEARCH scientists who tagged it, pinged far...
Florida Panhandle beach named one of the best snorkeling spots by Southern Living
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Sunshine State is famous for its picturesque views, and turquoise waters, but life under the water’s surface is just as beautiful. If you haven’t added snorkeling to your bucket list, now is the time especially if you’re in the Panhandle. Southern Living has recognized Jetty Beach in St. Andrews […]
Application deadline extended for Florida Virtual Full-Time Public Schools
FLVS has extended the application deadline for the full-time option. The deadline is July 19 for students in 9th through 12th grades. The deadline for students in kindergarten through 8th grades is July 26. The post Application deadline extended for Florida Virtual Full-Time Public Schools appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Back-to-school season is coming up in Duval, Clay and St. Johns. Here's what you'll need to know.
If the back-to-school sale ads and supply donation drives made you wonder, a new school year starts across Northeast Florida in about a month. Although there’s still time to hit the beach or squeeze in some vacation days, keeping on schedule is important for getting classes started on the right foot. So, here’s a quick rundown of answers to basic questions about the new year.
FHP launches campaign to win 2024 Best-Looking Cruiser
Today, the Florida Highway Patrol has officially entered the 2024 American Association of State Troopers 'Best Looking Cruiser' competition. As defending champions, we are once again calling on our fellow Floridians to stand with us and vote for our cruiser as the best-looking in the nation. The post FHP launches campaign to win 2024 Best-Looking Cruiser appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida abortion ballot measure confusing to voters: Report
Voters in the Sunshine State will decide the fate of a ballot measure claiming to protect abortion through viability, but the language of the proposed amendment is reportedly confusing voters. Florida is one of several states that will vote on a measure regarding abortion in November, but an Engagious/Sago focus group reported by Axios shows […]
Top247 SAF Kaiden Hall has two on top with a fall commitment timeline on deck
Four-star safety Kaiden Hall of Milton (Fla.) tells 247Sports that "Alabama, Florida, Florida State,. ... Michigan, Oklahoma" are the primary schools he's been in communication with to date. In June, Hall visited Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio State. Hall says that two schools in particular have separated from the pack...
DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is slated to speak Wednesday at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg was the first outlet to report the news. People familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill the governor would speak at the event. News of the speaking engagement with Iowa’s GOP […]
#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?
Editors Note: This post appears under a partnership between News4JAX & Jacksonville Today. Never miss an answer. Sign up for the free Jacksonville Today newsletter. Q: Florida recently enacted a law prohibiting local governments from requiring heat protections for workers, after Miami-Dade County last year ended a push to protect outdoor workers like agricultural and construction laborers.
$50,000 REWARD: Frantic Hunt for Missing Georgia Girl Maria Gomez-Perez
Authorities are tirelessly working to locate Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who mysteriously vanished over a month ago, with recent developments suggesting she may now be in Florida. This detail emerged following an extensive multi-state search operation highlighted by WFLA. Last seen on the evening of May 29 after a phone conversation in her Gainesville home, her whereabouts since that fateful night remain painfully elusive, despite the combined efforts of law enforcement across multiple states, including Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Illinois, and Maryland.
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