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Hot, sticky, muggy: Florida summer rolls on. Will storms strike on the 4th of July?
ORLANDO, Fla. – Temperatures are going to feel more like a 4th of July firecracker as we head into the holiday weekend, with highs climbing into the mid-90s across Central Florida. Combine the heat with the seasonably high humidity, and peak heat indices should reach 102-109 degrees. Although the...
BERYL: Hurricane Packs 145 MPH Winds, Devastating Impact
Hurricane Beryl Remains South Of Florida. Jamaica. Caymans. Mexico. BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Hurricane Beryl remains a monster storm, preparing Wednesday to strike Jamaica. It is then expected to travel just south of the Cayman Islands and trek into Mexico. Some forecasters predict… Read More »BERYL: Hurricane Packs 145 MPH Winds, Devastating Impact
Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Coastal real estate agents, residents react to short-term rental bill veto
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill concerning vacation rental regulation. The bill would have taken away local power to enforce short-term rental ordinances. For some residents in communities like Indian Shores, Reddington Beach Shores, and Indian Rocks Beach, this would have been the answer to wild parties and noise disturbances happening on these properties.
Lee Health Ranks Fourth Nationally for Social Responsibility
In a resounding endorsement of its commitment to community and health equity, Lee Health has been recognized as the fourth most socially responsible health system in the United States out of 311, as per the latest rankings by the Lown Institute. The announcement, made on Wednesday, June 26, in Fort Myers, underscores Lee Health’s steadfast dedication to social responsibility for the second consecutive year, placing it not only at the forefront in Florida but also nationally.
City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America
The City of Alachua's annual Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Legacy Park Amphitheater The post City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
FWC participating in Operation Dry Water; heightened BUI enforcement, education on dangers of impaired boating
Operation Dry Water is a year-round national effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A heightened enforcement during the holiday weekend of Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6, will see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other law enforcement partners focusing efforts on Boating Under the Influence detection and enforcement. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the...
Anna Paulina Luna invests big in top political donor’s energy company
Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has invested a significant share of her disclosed assets in a company owned by one of her political donors. Luna, a conservative Republican seeking reelection to her St. Petersburg-area seat, disclosed in May that she had invested between $200,000 and $450,000 in America First Natural Resources LLC, a company created by a political supporter that aims to produce oil and gas in the United States.
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