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Daryl Park defeats Kimblin Nesmith for Florida Senate District 3, will face Corey Simon in November
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Daryl Parks secured his win against challenger Kimblin Nesmith in Tuesday’s primary for Florida Senate District 3. Parks will now face off against incumbent Republican Corey Simon in November. Parks is a civil rights attorney in Tallahassee who received his undergraduate degree at FAMU and...
Here’s what happened in Tampa Bay primary races for Florida Legislature
TALLAHASSEE — A dozen incumbent Florida lawmakers appear poised to hold off challengers from their own parties on Tuesday night, putting them one step closer to returning to Tallahassee. That includes two Tampa Bay legislators who won their primaries by a wide margin. Sen. Ed Hooper, who represents north...
Poll: 67% of Florida women support a nationwide right to abortion
Two-thirds of Florida women of reproductive age would support a nationwide right to abortion, including roughly half of those who identify as Republican, a new survey found. The survey, conducted by the KFF, also found that 60% of Florida women of reproductive age fear they would not be able to get an abortion even if it was medically necessary to preserve their life or health. One-third of women polled said they would not know where they could get an abortion or find the information if they wanted or needed one. The margin of error for the survey is 6%.
New SFSC Alumni Advisory Council
Introducing our new SFSC Alumni Advisory Council for 2024-2026!. Please welcome this group as they will lead your SFSC Alumni Association for the next two years. We hope to bring you new ways to get connected and support your alma mater with either your time, talents, or other profound ways.
Haunted houses at theme parks to feature 'Mount Rushmore' of horror characters and movies
Earlier this month, as educators across Florida were prepped for the start of a new academic year, families passed the turnstiles at Disney's Magic Kingdom for one last pre-first day of school sojourn. It wasn't a final ode to the elapsing summer but, rather, a kick-off for the Halloween season. The annual Mickey's...
Motorcycle ride to promote suicide awareness will take place Sept. 28 at Sun 'n Fun
The fourth annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness will be held Sept. 28 in Lakeland. The ride honors the memory of those lost to suicide and promotes mental health services. This will be an escorted motorcycle ride that leads to a community rally at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In grounds at the Lakeland airport. Amanda Burns, the event organizer, created the rally to honor her sister, who died by suicide in 2019. The event will...
Bay Area students to learn about A.I. from virtual dogs
TAMPA, Fla. - What if a scary technology like artificial intelligence was disguised as two loveable Bernedoodles named Baxter and Bruce? Two virtual pups are being tested to teach Bay Area students about A.I. "We wanted to take away the scariness of A.I., so we thought using the dogs as...
Worst kept secret about a historical Buccaneers mistake has been confirmed
Remember the 2005 NFL Draft? It was the one most known for when Aaron Rodgers famously slid to the 24th pick when the Green Bay Packers nabbed him and enjoyed having him as their QB1 for many years. Meanwhile, the teams ahead of the Packers all had opportunities to take Rodgers and passed. This includes our very own Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Popular Polk County YouTuber opens mobile barbershop for free haircuts
LAKELAND, Fla. — After spending two decades cutting hair, Travis Settineri feels very comfortable in a barber shop. “Probably keep cutting hair until the day I die,” he said. “I love it.”. That statement may be surprising, considering that being a barber isn’t his actual job —...
Alabama high-speed chase ends in Florida
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - A multi-state high speed chase came to an end in Florida today morning. It began in Alabama when troopers pursued an 18-year-old Destin woman to the Florida state line, where the Florida Highway Patrol took over. The FHP used a PIT maneuver to stop her...
Dive into the beauty of local springs with new Florida Museum gallery
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest gallery exhibit uses 14 breathtaking photos of local springs to inspire and inform visitors on these critical ecosystems. The post Dive into the beauty of local springs with new Florida Museum gallery appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Black Men Win Tailgate to unite and empower Black men across South Florida
A new community-driven initiative is set to bring together Black men from across South Florida for a day of unity, education, and empowerment. The inaugural Black Men Win Tailgate, organized by the grassroots group Black Men Win Together, in partnership with the South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, will take place on Sunday, August 25, from 12 noon to 6 pm at Ives Estate Park in Miami, Florida. The event, which is free and open to the public, aims to foster a multi-generational alliance among Black men in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Girls Night Out, November 15
Our next Girls’ Night Out event is Friday, November 15 from 6-9pm. Grab your gal pals and head Downtown for a fun night of shopping, music and cocktails. Purchase your own cocktails at will or none at all! Enjoy music while you sip, shop, and stroll. Not sure where...
DFCM Grand Reopening, September 7
The Downtown Farmers Curb Market in Lakeland reopens for the Fall season on Saturday, September 7 from 8am-2pm. Shop with 100+ vendors between Lemon St. and Oak St. Enjoy live music by “Billy Needs a Beard” in Munn Park from 10am-1pm. Find our ad in Sophisticated Buyer for...
Family Elder Law's attorney admits to misappropriating funds from trusts, leading to firms shutting down
LAKELAND, Fla. - It's now clear why Family Elder Law offices in Polk County closed their doors abruptly weeks ago. The firm's attorney, Jason Penrod, admitted to the highest court in the state that he misappropriated funds from his clients. FOX 13 first met Leticia Labate of Lakeland in early...
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