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As threats rise, Tampa Bay elections offices spend more on security
The Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections office has installed additional security cameras and put up physical barriers to protect the building’s main doors. Pinellas’ supervisor of elections is spending more on off-duty sheriff’s deputies. All local counties are bolstering cybersecurity protections. Officials say the security upgrades — which...
Summer, we hardly knew you. Now school is right around the corner in Polk. What to know
LAKELAND – Chances are, if you were to ask any Polk County students about plans for the new school year, they would probably first lament about the all-too-soon end of summer vacation. But by Aug. 12, it will be back to the “3 Rs” and away from vacations, beaches, summer camps and just...
Man who robbed Florida pharmacy and restaurant arrested after pointing gun at deputy, officials say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Vermont man accused of robbing a Central Florida pharmacy and restaurant was arrested in Jacksonville after he allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy, officials said. The 37-year-old man identified as Brenton Paquin, who is also a person of interest in a Vermont murder, robbed a...
Warner President David Hoag will depart to lead large Christian college association
David A. Hoag, the president of Warner University in Lake Wales for the past eight years, is leaving for an international education role. Hoag, 60, has been named president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Washington D.C. He starts the new position on Sept. 1. ...
St. Pete hospitality group acquires Anna Maria restaurants
July 19, 2024 - St. Petersburg-based Beachside Hospitality, which owns several Crabby’s restaurants throughout the state, is under contract to buy four Anna Maria Island concepts. The group plans to acquire Sandbar Seafood and Spirits, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Anna Maria Bake House from Chiles Hospitality. While Beachside operates 13 establishments in eight Florida cities, the acquisition of Chiles marks its first foray into Manatee County.
Deadline approaches to register to vote for primary election in SWFL
Voters emerge from Sabathani Community Center after casting their ballots during municipal elections Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Voters in Minneapolis are deciding whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety. The election comes more than a year after George Floyd’s death launched a movement to defund or abolish police across the country.(David Joles /Star Tribune via AP)
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Keith Truenow, Florida Senate District 13 Republican Primary
Education: Leesburg High School and mechanical certifications, U.S. Air Force. Qualifications: Turfgrass Producers of Florida, Lake Harris Chain Restoration Council, Lake County Fair Association and Lake County Farm Bureau. Why are you running for Florida State Senate District 13?. I ran with a simple mission: go to work to craft...
Florida’s Amendment 1, explained
School board elections in Florida have been nonpartisan for decades, but a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November could change that. Proponents say the measure would increase transparency and aid voters. Opponents say it would bring unnecessary division to Florida schools. Here’s what to know. What would the...
There's a change to the redevelopment plan for Wedgewood Golf Course. Here's the latest
The developers of the historic Wedgewood Golf Course are considering changes to their original plans as the economy and housing market shifts. Lakeland's Planning and Zoning Board approved a minor modification to the site's Planned Unit Development that will allow Mulberry-based SJD Development the option to construct townhouses through the central core of...
'Being stronger increases everything': Winter Haven, QB John Kostuch aim beyond seven wins
Winter Haven’s John Kostuch is maximizing his strength for the 2024 high school football season. With the season on the horizon, one of the more talented throwers in Polk County is ensuring that his arm strength isn’t an issue so that he can continue to lead a Winter Haven program that went 7-4 in 2023, the second straight season it racked up seven wins or more.
Three Polk County high school alumni picked in 2024 MLB Draft. Who's going pro?
Three former Polk County high school baseball players, including two brothers, and three local college players were selected this week in the annual Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. George Jenkins grad Jackson Ross was selected in the ninth round by the Washington Nationals, and younger brother Michael Ross was drafted...
South Florida impacted by Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch
MIAMI — Airlines, banks, health systems, television networks and other organizations around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 applications were hit by widespread outages on Friday linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.Thousands of flights and train services were canceled while multiple other public and retail services experienced major disruptions.Here in South Florida, many agencies have been alerted about the outage and immediately warned the public about it. Here's what organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were impacted:University of Miami & UHealthThe CrowdStrike outage impacted the University of Miami in the early morning hours on Friday, causing both...
Indoor pickleball giant plans 15 new indoor facilities for Florida. What to know
For several years now, pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in Florida and the rest of the country. Also increasingly popular the last year or so, amid blazing hot temps? Indoor pickleball. Pickleball Kingdom, the self-proclaimed "largest indoor pickleball entity," announced in a release Thursday a major expansion along the...
If the Trump classified documents case is reinstated, Judge Aileen Cannon would be difficult to remove
(CNN) — Even after a year of exasperating proceedings that featured several breaks from normal judicial procedure and that culminated in a shock ruling dismissing the classified documents indictment against Donald Trump, prosecutors would face deeply unfavorable odds at getting Judge Aileen Cannon removed from the case if it is ever revived.
‘He flew like six feet’… Jake Paul shoves Mike Perry across the stage in heated final face-off ahead of grudge fight
Jake Paul and Mike Perry had one last wacky moment in them as they went head-to-head for a final time on Friday night ahead of their pay-per-view grudge fight. The YouTuber-turned-boxer takes on one of the most explosive fighters in BKFC tomorrow night in a boxing match that was hastily arranged after his fight with Mike Tyson was postponed. And things remained explosive on-stage at their ceremonial weigh-in.
Hall of Fame WR says Tom Brady 'ignored me' when attempting to come out of retirement, join Buccaneers in 2021
Plenty of players followed legendary quarterback Tom Brady when he decided to sign with the Buccaneers in 2020. Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement to win a Super Bowl with his New England Patriots teammate, while the Bucs also scored on notable names such as Leonard Fournette and Antonio Brown. Another player who wanted to join Brady in Tampa was Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens.
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