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Church announces dedication date for Florida temple; Toronto temple scheduled to reopen
SALT LAKE CITY — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Tallahassee Florida Temple will be dedicated later this year. According to a news release from the Church, the temple will be dedicated on Dec. 8 in two sessions by...
Florida Mother Who Locked Adopted Son In Small Box for Hours As Punishment Avoids Prison Time, Cries Dry Tears After Sentencing Hearing: ‘We Just Tried to Do the Best That We Could’
A Florida mother charged two years ago with allegedly keeping her adopted son locked in a makeshift box inside the family’s garage has avoided prison […] Florida Mother Who Locked Adopted Son In Small Box for Hours As Punishment Avoids Prison Time, Cries Dry Tears After Sentencing Hearing: ‘We Just Tried to Do the Best That We Could’
Vote No on 4 campaign launches to defeat the deceptive and extreme Amendment 4
Today, Vote No On 4 Florida formally launched its multilingual campaign to defeat Amendment 4 on the upcoming November ballot with the unveiling of new websites in both English and Spanish and the rollout of its first campaign video entitled “Not What it Seems" The post Vote No on 4 campaign launches to defeat the deceptive and extreme Amendment 4 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida says governments can ban school library books just because they disagree with them
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is doubling down on its position that books can be removed from school libraries solely because the government disagrees with them. "(We) maintain the position that the removal of material from public school libraries is government speech for which it has the complete discretion and freedom to speak through the removal of speech with which it disapproves," wrote attorneys for various Gov. Ron DeSantis education appointees in a Thursday court filing.
Commission denies parole for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of killing FBI agents in 1975
COLEMAN, Fla. (AP) — Commission denies parole for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of killing FBI agents in 1975. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Florida man arrested after allegedly trying to withdraw 1 cent from bank
LADY LAKE, Fla. - A Florida man is facing a felony robbery charge after he allegedly tried to withdraw 1 cent from a bank in Sumter County. The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Chase Bank on US-441 in Lady Lake, according to an arrest affidavit from the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
8 things to do this weekend in Leesburg/Lake County
Fourth of July festivities spill into the first weekend in Eustis and Leesburg. Nature enthusiasts prove to us that it is still safe to recreate outdoors — you just go in the morning or late afternoon hours, dress appropriately and bring bug spray. Live music in Clermont and comedy at a newly...
World Champion Center Learns Fire Safety from Pasco County Fire Rescue
LAND O LAKES, FLa.- Students at the World Champion Center Taekwondo in Land O' Lakes got a special lesson recently when Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 28 and the Fire Rescue Public Education Team swung by for a visit. The firefighters brought fire safety education right to the school, teaching...
New owners, same delicious legacy: Wright's Gourmet House sold to Tampa restaurant family
TAMPA, Fla. — Wright’s Gourmet House may have new owners, but its 60-year legacy of fresh craft sandwiches and decadent desserts is sure to continue. For years, Jeff Mount built upon the institution created by his grandparents, Marjorie and Pete Wright, who opened Wright’s Gourmet House on April 20, 1963.
Report: Consumers taking on more debt to pay rent — here's how it has impacted Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — How much do you pay for rent?. For many in America, including here in Florida, the rising costs of living have taken a toll on their wallets. So much so that people are now reportedly taking on debt to pay their rent. In a report from...
🫕New Hope for good barbecue
If you'd like to add a little patriotic zazz to your spread but have limited time, check out Morgan Hess' 10 easy red, white and blue recipes for July 4th in USA Today. What to bring to a cookout? Food and side dishes you need this July 4th. 🤽Now, here's...
Irate man allegedly throws metal dustpan at neighbor doing yard work
A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly throwing a metal dustpan at his neighbor and slapping her phone out of her hands for filming it. Officers responded to a battery at an undisclosed Leesburg address around 12:48 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The female victim advised that her neighbor, 56-year-old Paul Albert Jette, threw a pan at her, smacked her phone out of her hand and pushed her.
Leesburg’s Star Spangled Spectacular 4th of July Schedule
A water ski show, live music, fun family activities, collegiate baseball and amazing fireworks are all part of Leesburg’s Star Spangled Spectacular 4th of July. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 at Ski Beach in Venetian Gardens, 201 Lake Harris Drive, Leesburg. This year’s event features carnival rides for kids and adults along with a photo booth, caricature artist and other entertainment. Vendors will serve up a variety of food including burgers, BBQ, arepas, Italian ice and strawberry shortcake.
Leesburg woman allegedly bites ear of mentally disabled brother
A Leesburg woman was arrested for allegedly biting the ear of her mentally disabled brother and the finger of a tenant who defended him. An officer responded to a disturbance and possible battery wherein 56-year-old Maria Luisa Quinones was causing a disturbance with her roommate and tenant, the complainant, at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9:40 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Prior to the officer’s arrival, the Leesburg Communications Center advised Quinones had bitten the complainant’s finger.
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