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'We may be poor … but we're people, too': Residents of 'neglected' Florida mobile home park beg for help after repeated extreme flooding events — ways homeowners can mitigate flood risks
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Days after Hurricane Debby hit Florida, residents of Twin City Mobile Home Community in St. Petersburg were still experiencing flooding. And it's not the first time their homes have been underwater — the park has flooded multiple times in recent years.
Florida sheriffs break up South American theft ring targeting Asian Americans
(The Center Square) – A multi-agency operation led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office broke up a transnational theft ring operated by Columbian nationals who illegally entered the country in Texas and Arizona. They made their way to Polk County, Florida, where they allegedly targeted wealthy Asian Americans. Three were released into the country by Border Patrol agents. One was previously deported and illegally reentered evading capture, among two million gotaways during the Biden-Harris administration. ...
Florida unveils 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative amid concerns over environmental impacts to state parks
The plan proposing significant changes to state parks across Florida includes adding more recreational amenities such as resort-style hotels, golfing, pickleball courts, and disc golf courses to nine state parks, including Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine.
Florida high school football Week 1: What are the top games to watch?
No team can win a national championship in Week 1, but it sure can make a strong statement. The first regular season weekend of games in Florida, highlighted by the Broward County National High School Football Showcase, features several high-profile games that will have an immediate impact on the national rankings. ...
Democrats’ future, abortion, legal pot: 5 questions for Florida’s general election
The primary election is over, but the battle for the future of Florida is just getting started. Republicans and Democrats will slug it out over the next 11 weeks up and down the ballot, from the main attraction showdown between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to putting legal pot...
Governor names Grandy to chair Early Learning Coalition
NICEVILLE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed three women from the area to the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Amanda Grandy of Niceville has been named chair. Mr DeSantis announced the appointment of Grandy, Gretta Barrett, and Sarah Davis on August 8. Amanda Grandy. Amanda Grandy,...
What issues are driving Floridians to the polls?
TAMPA, Fla. — With Florida Primary voting now over, eyes are now set on the November general election. Many voters that spoke to 10 Tampa Bay are heading to the polls with their own unique reasons. For Tashi Anderson of Tampa, the rising costs of property insurance are among...
BayCare Launches New Connected Care Program to Extend World-Class Care to Patient Homes
CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- BayCare today announced a partnership with chronic disease management company Cadence to implement a remote patient monitoring and responsive virtual care program. The program will combine BayCare Medical Group’s expert clinical team with a robust technology platform to provide proactive and preventive health care to seniors with chronic conditions throughout Florida’s Tampa Bay and West Central regions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820080895/en/ BayCare and Cadence partner to provide proactive and preventive health care to seniors with chronic conditions throughout Florida’s Tampa Bay and West Central regions. (Photo: Business Wire)
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