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Equal Ground mobilizes Black voters in Lake County to combat voter suppression
Equal Ground, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building Black political power in Florida, held a meeting June 24 to mobilize Black voters in Leesburg and surrounding areas. The event was part of a statewide tour aimed at combating voter suppression tactics. Genesis Robinson, interim executive director of Equal Ground,...
New dengue cases have several Florida counties under mosquito advisory or alert. Here's where
Two cases of locally acquired dengue were reported between June 23 and June 29, bringing the Florida total of locally acquired cases to 10 across four counties, according to the Florida Department of Health. Health advisories and alerts have been issued for the affected counties. The number of travel-related cases...
Biden administration proposes worker heat protections
TALLAHASSEE — The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a law barring Florida local governments from imposing such requirements on businesses. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday...
Florida State Representative Opens Cafe Resistance Bookstore To Challenge State’s Book Bans
State Rep. Angie Nixon's Cafe Resistance bookstore spotlights works centered on Black history. In a move to counter Florida’s controversial book bans, State Representative Angie Nixon has unveiled Cafe Resistance, a unique bookstore in Northwest Jacksonville. This literary haven, which opened its doors on June 30, spotlights works centered...
DeSantis Grants Police State Over Disney World, Outlaws Complaints
A law protecting police officers took effect in Florida on July 1. The legislation, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, prevents municipal civilian review boards from investigating reported law enforcement misconduct, including in cities near Walt Disney World Resort. The police review board legislation is just one of nearly 200 new...
Fatal Shooting Off Walton Way Marks Early Morning Tragedy
A tragic early morning shooting off Walton Way has claimed the life of one individual, leaving the community shaken. The incident unfolded in the early hours, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement and emergency services. Authorities arrived at the scene to find the victim suffering from gunshot wounds....
Disney World Expansion Plans Crater, Thousands of Guests Panic as Experts Predict Disaster
If you think the Mouse’s plans to invest billions into Disney World and potentially open a fifth theme land would be good for business, the numbers are here to prove you wrong. Disney’s value is cratering, and thousands of Guests should prepare for the consequences. After several years...
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