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“Florida Lawyer’s $1 Million Donation to Fire Chief- After Trump Rally Tragedy Shocks Nation”
Florida lawyer Dan Newlin is the contributor who was acknowledged by President Trump on Thursday night through his Republican National Convention (RNC) speech for giving $1 million to the loved ones of the individual who was killed after a Trump rally. The family members of 50-year-old resigned fire chief Corey...
Santa Fe College Expands EMT Program to Bradford County Amid National EMS Shortage
July 23, 2024 – In response to shortages of EMTs in the region, Santa Fe College has expanded its Emergency Medical Technical certificate program to Bradford County. The 16-week industry certification course prepares students for a career caring for the sick or injured in emergency medical situations. EMTs provide on-scene life support, working with paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement officers, to stabilize and transport patients to hospitals.
Florida Victorious looks to Chomp Out Hunger in Alachua County
Florida-themed limited-edition boxes of fresh vegetables from Florida Victorious partner Front Door Produce will be available for purchase by fans between July 22nd and August 12th. The boxes can be purchased for individual use or donated to benefit The Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The post Florida Victorious looks to Chomp Out Hunger in Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant
Alachua County is pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded it a $30,000 grant. The post Alachua County awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening to shoot ex-girlfriend
Kendrick Latrell Casmere, 20, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and illegally carrying a concealed firearm. Casmere is on pre-trial release for possession of a firearm on the UF campus and resisting an officer after he was allegedly seen with a gun in his lap during the investigation of shots fired on campus on May 26. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening to shoot ex-girlfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Tioga Town Center businesses anticipate growth as West End Golf Course construction continues
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Plans for the West End Golf Course’s construction have been set in motion since June. Business owners in the surrounding areas are excited to see how this renovation will help the community grow. West End Golf Course closed in December 2019 because of a decrease...
Newberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate
The Newberry City Commission approved a 6.0 proposed millage rate at its regular meeting on Monday, with an intention to put a higher rate on a ballot referendum in April 2025. The rollback rate, which would generate the same amount of money as last year, would have been 5.7182 mills....
Gators WR target Naeshaun Montgomery sets decision date
When Swamp247 last caught up with Miami (Fla.) Central three-star wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery, he mentioned he had eyes on a commitment date of August 25th. Not long removed from that conversation, that date to announce his college commitment is now set in stone. Florida has long been a contender in this recruitment, and long with the Gators, hats on the table for his announcement will include Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Penn State, and Oregon according to Montgomery.
Local company aims to cure blindness and other eye disorders by targeting diseased cells
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - “What if we could use nanotechnology to cure blindness? We’re here with UF Innovate at Sid Martin Biotech to learn more. Zois, tell us what is NanoNeurosciences?” asked Bethany Gaffey, host of UF Innovate. “Hi. Yeah. NanoNeurosciences is a name that comes from...
UF/IFAS introduces pavilion with renewable building material
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) School of Forest, Fisheries & Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) has partnered with architects and contractors to build a temporary 400-square-foot pavilion on UF’s main campus. The pavilion, called the MASS Haptic project and located between the J. Wayne Reitz...
Current Florida Football commit still in talks with Georgia
Yesterday, Florida Football got some great news with their class of 2025 when Vernell Brown III announced he would be committing to the Gators. Brown has emerged as a top 50 overall prospect and Florida fans are hoping it will act as a spark for a recruiting class still ranked 15th out of 16 in the SEC.
Trenton man arrested for waving gun in road rage incidents
Clayton Andrew Green, 41, of Trenton, was arrested yesterday after allegedly waving a gun during a road rage incident on Archer Road. A charge in a second case was added this morning after Green was identified as the suspect in a similar incident on July 19. The post Trenton man arrested for waving gun in road rage incidents appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gators baseball earns commitment from JUCO southpaw hurler
The Florida baseball program added some much-needed depth to its pitching staff on Monday with a commitment from left-handed hurler Mason Laurito out of Panama City (Florida) Gulf Coast State College. The 6-foot, 170-pound prospect originally from Ocala, Florida, spent his first collegiate season in the JUCO ranks hoping for...
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