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Biden should resign if he can’t run for president, Rubio says
MILWAUKEE — Amid continuing discussion of whether President Joe Biden is able to run for president, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said today that if Biden cannot continue as the 2024 Democratic nominee, then he should step down from the presidency as well. “The question is, if he’s not going...
Back-to-School Guide for Families in Winter Haven-Davenport
Get ready, families of Winter Haven-Davenport! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones is just around the corner. We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in the Winter Haven-Davenport area? Fun back-to-school events in the area?
Harrell’s CEO and chairman dies
Jack Harrell Jr., Harrell’s CEO and chairman of the board, has passed away after a short battle with glioblastoma. “My family is saddened by the loss of my father, but we rejoice that he has gone home to Glory and is not in any more pain and suffering any longer,” said Jack Harrell III, president and COO of Harrell’s. “His body had been restored and he is at peace. My father was a great man who took care of so many people. Everyone else was always his main concern, rather than himself. We will all miss him but are so happy that he is rejoicing in Heaven.”
Rays reportedly open to trading 3 All-Star hitters
Tell Eliot Ness to beat it because there may be no untouchables on the Tampa Bay Rays’ roster. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Thursday that the Rays will listen to offers on Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz, and Isaac Paredes in “the right deal” ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Morosi also says... The post Rays reportedly open to trading 3 All-Star hitters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
USF St. Petersburg campus removes Pride and Black Lives Matter flags
Students at University of South Florida St. Petersburg are concerned after officials removed several flags from the student center, including those for Black Lives Matter and Pride. Officials said the flags came down after visitors raised questions about them. In a statement, USF spokeswoman Carrie O’Brien wrote that those questions...
PEN America summit in Orlando fights book bans across state with educators, students
Southwest Florida parents, educators and advocates were among hundreds of people from across the state gathered in Orlando this past weekend for PEN America's first ever "Unified Voices Summit for Educational Freedom." PEN America is a national membership organization dedicated to defending freedom of expression and the rights of writers,...
New Port Richey gives development grant to a restaurant at its southern entry
New Port Richey has approved another development incentive to a business on U.S. 19 at its southern entrance, this time for a popular restaurant location next door to the multi-story condo and luxury hotel property that got more than $7 million in incentives from the city last month. On Tuesday,...
Sarasota County to buy 4.38 acres in Venice for conservation
Sarasota County is purchasing 4.38 acres in Venice through its Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. Since the program began in 1999, the county has protected 91 properties containing more than 40,000 acres through land purchases and conservation easements. The Venice property is on Lemon Bay Drive and is predominantly mangrove...
POINCIANA NEWS -- See where to donate arts and crafts and Back to School supplies
Do you have any arts and crafts supplies you no longer use? From now until July 20, all branches of the Osceola Library system, including the Poinciana Library, will be collecting donations. Donating materials will be available for swapping during the Arts and Crafts Supply Swap on Saturday, July 27 at the Hart Memorial Library.
Port Charlotte woman facing backlash after Trump Facebook post goes viral
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office told Fox 4 that it is aware of the posts, and has received hundreds of calls and messages regarding Peterson. CCSO said it’s intelligence unit is monitoring it.
Haines City to add speeding cameras in school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Schools in Haines City will soon have cameras installed to catch drivers speeding through school zones. The ordinance was approved by the city commission earlier in June, making it the first city in Polk County to add these cameras to local schools. Before becoming police...
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