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Florida’s locked door law vexes schools
The big story: They didn’t exactly say “I told you so.”. But school district officials in Pasco and Pinellas counties this week detailed some of the problems they’ve encountered while implementing Florida’s new law on locking all campus doors and gates whenever students are present — a law they warned would be tough to put in place while it was still being written.
Emerald Coast Realtor, Chrissy Hartley, named Florida Realtors Humanitarian of the Year
Chrissy Hartley, a Realtor in Fort Walton Beach, was honored as the Humanitarian of the Year at the Florida Realtors 2024 Convention & Trade Expo on Thursday. Hartley, a member of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR), was recognized for her extensive community service and dedication to helping others in Okaloosa County.
Florida man wins $1 million in lottery scratch-off game
A Pinellas County man recently got some extra cash in his pocket. Charles Kelly Jr., 53, of St. Petersburg spent five bucks on a Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game and walked away with a cool $1 million prize, the Florida Lottery announced Wednesday, although the ticket was claimed in March of last year....
The first Gen Z elected to Congress, Maxwell Frost, will speak at the DNC tonight
The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Florida Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night — the DNC's final evening of programming. The 27-year-old Congressman, and...
Ajike ‘A.J.’ Owens: Black Woman Shot And Killed By White Woman Gets Justice
In a case that has drawn national attention for its racial and social implications, a white Florida woman has been convicted of manslaughter on Friday for fatally shooting her Black neighbor during an ongoing dispute. The all-white jury found 60-year-old Susan Lorincz guilty after just 2 1/2 hours of deliberation.
Floridians who voted by mail in the primary have until 5 p.m. to fix signature problems
More than 1.4 million Floridians voted by mail in the primary on Tuesday, but those whose ballots have been flagged for signature problems have until 5 p.m. Thursday to ensure their vote counts. People can check whether their ballot has been counted online and by calling their local supervisor of elections. In case there is […]
A look at claims made by GOP US Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida during DNC
CHICAGO — For the second straight day, a Floridian has served as former President Donald Trump’s chief counterprogramming surrogate in Chicago, where the main news has been emanating from the Democratic National Committee. On Tuesday, it was Rep. Byron Donalds, who held a news conference at Trump International...
‘You gotta swing,’ DeSantis says after nearly half of school board endorsees lose primaries
Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 24 candidates for school board statewide. Six won their races Tuesday, another seven progressed to runoffs in November, and 11 lost. The governor reacted to the results Wednesday morning, calling his quest to swing school boards to the right an “uphill battle.” “We were helpful as much as we could be, […]
Jury finds pair guilty of murdering South Sumter High School student
Two men have been found guilty of murdering a South Sumter High School student back in 2020. This past week in Sumter County Court, jurors delivered their verdict in the murder of 19-year-old David Bartholomew Lyons Jr. After a brief deliberation, jurors found 20-year-old Javarre Latrell Johnson and 21-year-old Ba’Karri...
Trail goes cold in search for missing cancer patient last seen in Hernando County: 'Vanished into thin air'
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - The family of a missing Georgia man, who was last seen in Hernando County, wants answers. David Brown, 69, was visiting his brother in Hernando County. Brown was last seen Aug. 13 near Batten Rd. in Brooksville. "He loves his family. He loves the outdoors," Amy Brown,...
Suspect arrested after allegedly puncturing motorcycle tire at arcade
A woman has been arrested after allegedly puncturing a motorcycle tire at a local arcade. Cari Lynn Tilney, 54, of Belleview, was caught on surveillance puncturing the rear tire of a 2014 Suzuki motorcycle on Sunday at the Good Time Arcade on U.S. Hwy. 441, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
New RaceTrac planned near I-75, SR 40 interchange in west Ocala
A new gas station planned near the interchange of Interstate 75 and West State Road 40 will join at least eight other gas stations that are situated within a mile of the busy area. B I Realty, LLC and Racetrac, Inc. will seek approval next month from the Ocala City...
Ronald McDonald House Charities to add 5th house in Tampa Bay at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is expanding its ability to serve even more families in the Tampa Bay area, with a new location at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital in Tampa slated to open in June 2025. This is a big deal for the hospital since the new 10,100-square-foot...
Heavy rains produce flooding in Clearwater
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The heavy dose of downpours across the Bay area triggered flood concerns and advisories on Thursday morning. Flood advisories were in effect earlier in the day in Pinellas and Manatee counties. They have since expired. What You Need To Know. Heavy rain creates flooding in...
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