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The Gainesville Sun's 2024 Voter Guide: Florida House of Representatives District 22
In what is shaping up to be a competitive race, four candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot for Florida House District 22 primaries. The position was previously held by Chuck Clemons, a prominent local Republican and creator of HB-1645, the bill that created the Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. Clemons was first elected to the Florida House in 2016, but is leaving office because of term limits. ...
Study says Sumter County is Florida's oldest. How does Lake rank?
New data has found the oldest and youngest counties in Florida, and the north central county dominated by The Villages retirement community, no surprise, ranks on the elder end of the spectrum. A study by The Schiller Kessler Group analyzed census data from 2013 to 2022, and calculated the median...
Fake therapist fooled hundreds online until she died, state records say
Hundreds of Americans may have unknowingly received therapy from an untrained impostor who masqueraded as an online therapist, possibly for as long as two years, and the deception crumbled only when she died, according to state health department records. Peggy A. Randolph, a social worker who was licensed in Florida and Tennessee and formerly worked for Brightside Health, a nationwide online therapy company, is accused of helping her wife impersonate her in online sessions, according to an investigation report from the Florida Department of Health. ...
Florida Jury Advises Death Penalty in SunTrust Bank Shooting Case
A jury in Florida has recommended the death penalty for a former prison guard trainee who was behind the horrific shooting at a SunTrust Bank branch. Sebring, a small town, faced an unimaginable tragedy when the 21-year-old suspect launched a deadly attack. As mentioned by Sebring Police Chief Karl Hoglund, the suspect intentionally took the lives of five community members.
Federal judge pauses some deadlines in Trump’s classified documents case after SCOTUS ruling
A federal judge paused some filing deadlines in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in a brief order Saturday, and agreed to additional briefings on whether she should pause the case to consider what effect the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling may have on the criminal proceedings in Florida.
Saturday Shoppes host 3rd annual BBQ and Jazz Festival
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On Saturday, Saturday Shoppes hosted the 3rd annual BBQ and Jazz Festival outside of Tropicana Field, full of food, music, vendors and more. Bruce Gorneault, the Co-Founder of Lemon Smashers, was one of the vendors at the event. He said when they wanted to start...
Sarasota Hospital Board candidates to appear at League of Women Voters forum July 11
Democrat hospital board candidates will host Democrat school board candidates on July 9 Zoom meeting hosted by the Longboat Key Democratic Club. The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County will host a forum for Republican candidates running for four seats in the Aug. 20 primary for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board on July 11, while Democratic hopefuls are scheduled to make their case July 9 on a Zoom forum hosted by the Longboat Key Democratic Club.
Fire Rescue: Two cats rescued from house fire in Tampa Heights, cause under investigation
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue crews rescued two cats from a house fire Sunday afternoon in Tampa Heights. The rescue happened around 1:15 p.m. on North Morgan Street, Fire Rescue said in a news release. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story and two-story home on fire. Investigators reportedly...
Florida Man Arrested After Trying To Get A Free Ride To Tampa
Yes, you read the headline right. “Florida man arrested after trying to get a free ride to Tampa.” Christopher Harris was looking for a free ride and was trying any way possible to get it. When you find out the reasoning, you will be shocked. At first I felt bad, thinking that this really may be a mental health crisis. However if he really needed the help, there are other ways he could have went about it. Let me know your thoughts on this situation. People have to stop misusing 911 and having the police come out for dumb reasons. There are actually people who have emergencies out there and really need the police. After reading about this incident let me know your thoughts, feel free to email me Babs@wild941.com.
Overlook at Jacaranda Trace Accepts Pre-Construction Deposits in Venice, Florida
Convivial Jacaranda Trace announced they have begun accepting pre-construction reservations for The Overlook at Jacaranda Trace in Venice, Florida. The Overlook will consist of 1- to 3-bedroom residences ranging from 1,218 to 2,244 square feet with open floor plans featuring gourmet-style kitchens, dining, and plenty of living area to enjoy and entertain guests. Residences also include den and hobby rooms, a wet bar, extra storage, walk-in closets, and large 1.5 to 2.5 bathrooms.
Naples Animal Shelter offering free cat and dog adoptions
If you are in the market for a furry friend, now is the perfect time to get one!. Cat and dog adoptions are temporarily free at the Naples Animal Shelter. Waived fees started on June 26 and will go until Sept. 30. The shelter, run by Collier County’s Domestic Animal...
‘One assignment away from having my full diploma:’ USF student expelled for taking part in protest days before graduation
Students at campuses across the country responded to the war in Gaza this spring by setting up encampments, including at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
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