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Behind the Investigation: A closer look at how WCTV uncovered a contraband crisis in Florida state prisons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After seven months of investigating, WCTV launched a project Thursday that uncovered how fentanyl is showing up in Florida’s state prison facilities. The investigation uncovered shocking data: massive spikes in contraband confiscations, an uptick in inmates testing positive for drugs and a state facility where...
What is a Flash Flood Warning?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you live in Florida, odds are you've received a "Flash Flood Warning" on your mobile device or have seen the warning scrolling at the bottom of your television screen. A Flash Flood Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when a flash flood is...
Endorsement: In Florida Senate District 15 and 25, voters have good choices
There’s something we’ve noticed over the years about the most effective leaders. They will take responsibility much more quickly than they take credit. If something has gone wrong, they’re focused on how to fix it, not on racking up plaudits or finding someone to blame. That attitude is particularly important in an organization like the Florida Senate. Any legislative body is going to see its ...
SpaceX set to launch another batch of satellites from Florida
CAPE CANAVEARL, Fla. - SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday morning. Liftoff is targeted for 12:17 a.m. with 23 Starlink satellites set to launch into space. The launch is slated to be the second after a grounding was lifted...
IDEA Public Schools across the state to offer free breakfast, lunch to students during school day
All IDEA schools in Florida will provide nutritious breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge. This will eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals.
2024 ‘Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Heart Research Foundation has announced Ariadna Herrera, PhD candidate at Florida International University (FIU), as its “Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year.”. Herrera will be presented with the prestigious award in the amount of $50,000 at this year’s...
Get ready now for fall vegetable gardening. Here's how.
In Florida, we are fortunate to have two growing seasons for growing vegetables. In the spring (actually late winter), we can plant warm-season crops like beans, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and cucumber. If you had a spring garden that has succumbed to the heat and humidity, take heart, all is not over. In the fall, as the days get shorter and the temperatures start cooling down, we are able to plant vegetables that do well in our...
Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Monday, runs 2 weeks
Parents, start your shopping carts: Florida’s back to school sales tax holiday begins Monday at midnight and runs through Aug. 11. Shoppers are poised to save on clothes priced at $100 or less, school supplies at $50 or less and computers valued at $1,500 or less over the two-week period. The holiday was...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Sunday 6:40 AM 07.28.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
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