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Polk County students show gains from previous year on most state test scores
Students in Polk County’s public schools showed improvement in most categories on standardized tests given this year. The Florida Department of Education recently released composite scores from end-of-year assessments required under state law. In recent years, the state revised its method for assessing student and district performance, adopting achievement levels for testing aligned with Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (BEST). ...
Election 2024: Persons-Mulicka vs. Sapp for Florida House District 78 seat
Republican incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka and Democratic challenger Howard Lee Sapp both qualified to run for the Florida House District 78 seat. Unopposed in their respective political parties, they will compete in Florida's general election on Nov. 5. The district covers the city of Fort Myers and parts of Lee County,...
Homes out of reach for SW Florida families. Typical Collier house buyer needs 48% more pay
Housing affordability issues continue to persist in Southwest Florida, according to new research by Florida Gulf Coast University. For many, median family incomes in both Collier and Lee counties are not enough to afford a median-priced home, based on the latest FGCU readings of the Household Affordability Index, known as HAI, that is commonly used by agencies.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling sets 'dangerous precedent' for Treasure Coast's homeless people
A Treasure Coast homeless advocate sees a "dangerous precedent" in a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month that allows homeless people to be jailed for sleeping in public places. Still, with few homeless camps on public property here, local law enforcement agencies have no plans to crack down. ...
Florida real estate: Top home sales across the Treasure Coast in June
A $5.9 million Martin County house in Jupiter River Estates was the most expensive home sold on the Treasure Coast during June. This custom-built waterfront home boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,437 square feet. Here are the 15 most expensive home sales — five each in Indian River, Martin,...
Decision of VP pick looms ahead as Donald Trump prepares for rally in Doral
DORAL, Fla. – Ahead of Donald Trump’s rally at his namesake golf property in Doral on Tuesday, speculation is swirling around who he’ll select as his running mate. Trump’s vice presidential pick, who may likely be the GOP frontrunner in four years to replace him should Trump win re-election this November.
New York's Trendy French Café Maman to Open in Miami Beach
After opening in Wynwood earlier this year with its popular chocolate chip cookies and trendy and bright interior, Maman, a French bakery and café based out of New York City, is opening in Sunset Harbor this Sunday, July 14. Maman, which means “mother” in French, was founded by Benjamin...
One putt, One's victory: One Kashima wins 70th Florida Women's Stroke Play in sudden death
One Kashima of Howey-in-the-Hills made a 12-foot birdie putt on the first hole of sudden death to beat Caroline Patterson of Jupiter in the 70th Florida State Golf Association Stroke Play Championship on Sunday at the Aberdeen Golf and Country Club in Boynton Beach. Kashima, who was the ASUN Freshman of the Year...
Council passes three resolutions, including e-bike enforcement on Crandon
Three resolutions were discussed during a special June 25 Village Council meeting, and all three were approved. One of those was a critical inter-local agreement with Miami-Dade County, allowing Key Biscayne Police to enforce Section 2-98.3 of the County's Code of Ordinances and additional Village regulations along Crandon Boulevard regarding the operation of micro-mobility devices, e-bikes and motorized scooters.
3 women jailed after Doral family reunion devolves into brawl over piece of paper, cops say
DORAL, Fla. – A family reunion in Doral turned ugly Friday all after someone was hit in the face with a piece of paper during a soccer goal celebration, leading to the arrests of three women, according to police. Police said one of them had to be treated at...
Miami Dolphins training camp tickets go on sale
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins are kicking off their 2024 training camp this month and now fans will be able to grab a seat as their team takes the field to prepare for the regular season. Fans will be able to secure their free tickets for the...
Miami Woman and Female Accomplice Scammed Millions From Elderly Men Looking for Love, Feds Say
Two women, one of them a North Miami Beach resident, have been arrested for defrauding multiple victims as part of a long-running scheme, according to an unsealed federal court complaint. Prosecutors in Manhattan say 48-year-old Rosanna Lisa Stanley and 37-year-old Gina Guy duped at least 16 "elderly and other vulnerable...
South Florida hospital using AI in labor and delivery ward
MIAMI - A hospital in the Miami area is bringing new life into the world with the help of AI — and some patients say it's made maternal care even more personal.Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach uses a program called Vigilance by PeriGen to track a mother's progress through labor and delivery. While nurses monitor patients constantly, the AI's algorithm works in the background tracking changes every 15 seconds that could mean trouble for mom or baby. "It doesn't take away from the human factor of caring," said Kylie Rowlands Perez, the assistant vice president of maternal child...
Juici Patties to Open Sunrise and Lauderdale Lakes Locations
SUNRISE – Juici Patties, the popular Jamaican patty company, is set to expand its presence in South Florida with the imminent opening of new locations in Sunrise and Lauderdale Lakes this month, within the next week or two. This expansion follows the overwhelming success of their flagship store in Hollywood, Florida, which debuted earlier this year.
Mama and her six at risk puppies seeking help out of Fort Lauderdale shelter
On June 25, a young pregnant dog arrived at the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption as a stray. Just two days ago, she gave birth to six puppies. Meet the “Baby Beans” – Pinto, Soybean, Fava, Chickpea, Lima and Adzuki. We all know a shelter is...
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