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First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference to highlight Hope Florida as a referral resource for Florida Sheriffs and law enforcement. The post First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Religious groups in Florida share stance on Amendment 4
ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Religious groups across Florida are gearing up for November and the outcome of Amendment 4, an amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the Florida Constitution. "From a religious perspective, saying, well, every human being is made by God and has dignity," said Frank Pavone,...
Florida Women Accused Of Leaving Their Children Home Alone
We have to appreciate our babysitters more. They play an indispensable role in the lives of many families. out there. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where balancing work, family, and personal time often feels like juggling flaming torches, the role of the babysitter emerges as a beacon of relief and support. Appreciating your babysitter is not just a matter of courtesy; it is an essential aspect of building a trustworthy and nurturing environment for your children. Not having a babysitter can even land you in jail. At least that’s what happened to two women in Broward County. These Florida women were arrested for allegedly leaving their children home alone.
Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
UF wildlife expert explains increase of shark interactions in Florida
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Many North Central Florida residents have taken to social media to share their shark encounters both on the Gulf Coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have always been reported shark incidents at Florida, 2024 has seemed to have an increase. In 2023, the state of Florida had 16 confirmed shark attacks. This year, there have been more than 10 cases so far.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Houston County Monday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 1:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Houston County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Cottonwood, moving...
Houses of worship can apply for FEMA disaster assistance until Saturday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new information on how local faith-based organizations and houses of worship can seek assistance as they too recover from the May 10 tornado outbreak. According to FEMA, houses of worship that provide essential social services may submit a FEMA "Request for Public Assistance"...
2 Romanians sentenced after stealing bank card numbers at Northwest Florida credit union, officials say
Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stealing bank card numbers at a local credit union, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Guitar Store man, brickyard builder, and a world checkers champ make the Tallahassee 200
The TLH 200: Gerald Ensley Memorial Bicentennial Project is proud to announce the seventh installment of our rolling list of 200 people who laid the foundation for the growth of the civil society we find today in Tallahassee. As the city commemorates the 200th anniversary of its founding, the Tallahassee Democrat and Real Talk 93.3 have cast a wide net to find artists, educators, civil rights leaders, politicians, athletes, builders, business titans and neighborhood icons who earned a place in the spotlight. ...
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