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First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
‘Barriers can be shattered’: Orange Dems praise Harris, vow to compete in Fla.
Orange County Democrats said Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic bid for president would reinvigorate voters in Central Florida and across the state. “Florida is in play,” said Orange Democratic chair Samuel Vilchez Santiago at an event at a local union hall in Orlando, echoing the views of state Democratic leaders on Monday who quickly rallied behind Harris as their preferred ...
Cheatle resigns after Florida rep calls for criminal, contempt charges
(The Center Square) – The director of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned on Tuesday after Democrats and Republicans called for her to step down or be fired for the agency’s failure to protect former President Donald Trump from a would-be assassin on July 13. Cheatle's resignation Tuesday came after U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, asked the chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, to consider bringing criminal charges for perjury and contempt against her, saying she believes Cheatle...
Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators
The Quality Enterprises construction company in Florida just flexed on every other builder in America by showcasing their artistic talents during some downtime on a site when they drew the Mona Lisa painting using Caterpillar (Cat) vehicles. This isn’t the first time that Quality Enterprises has showcased their skills with Cat excavators, loaders, and other […] The post Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators appeared first on BroBible.
High Springs Mobile Pantry gives out food to those in need
HIGH SPRINGS Fla. (WCJB) - People in need can get free food during a giveaway on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the High Springs Farmers Market. The High Springs Mobile Pantry is holding a food distribution from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23517 N.W. 185th Rd., High Springs. Organizers...
Dave's Hot Chicken new location set to open on Archer Road
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A new chicken restaurant is coming to town. Dave’s Hot Chicken’s new location on Archer Road set its opening day for July 26. The restaurant, located off Southwest Archer Road, is known for bringing the heat. A chicken staple across the country, Gainesville will finally get a taste of the wide-ranging chicken flavors “Dave’s” offers.
Laugh with hyenas at Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This week’s Wildlife Wednesday showcases an African predator residing at a wildlife sanctuary in Gainesville. Spotted Hyenas are found in almost every habitat in Africa. Their lifespan can exceed 25 years and they can weigh up to 200 pounds. Hyenas have great hearing and sharp...
Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille celebrates 3 years and continues to support charity
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One restaurant owned by a Gainesville great is celebrating its third anniversary by supporting a local charity. Officials with Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille say they will celebrate the restaurant’s third anniversary on August 12 with a dinner buffet, a special thank-you gift for every guest and a little face time with the head ball coach himself.
Gainesville native paving way for talented acts to perform at ‘Amateur Night at the Apollo’ in NYC
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Marion Caffey spent his whole life in Gainesville before moving to New York City to produce America’s longest-running talent show. Now, he’s joining One Nation One Project GNV to pave the way for other talented acts in the city close to his heart. Over the...
Busy slate of visitors this week at Florida
After a month long 'Dead Period', there will be a 7 day window starting on Thursday for prospects to take trips once again before another recruiting 'Dead Period' in August. This will be the final chance for the Florida staff to get targets on campus this summer. The month of June and July have become extremely busy on the recruiting front, with the majority of upcoming seniors taking their official visits in the summer, and setting decision dates before the start of the college football season. The Florida Gators are expected to host a handful of prospects this week. The list of names will likely grow in the coming days as information is gathered, but here are some confirmed names thus far that Swamp247 has collected.
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