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PEN America summit in Orlando fights book bans across state with educators, students
Southwest Florida parents, educators and advocates were among hundreds of people from across the state gathered in Orlando this past weekend for PEN America's first ever "Unified Voices Summit for Educational Freedom." PEN America is a national membership organization dedicated to defending freedom of expression and the rights of writers,...
GL Homes eyeing 12th Valencia community for Palm Beach County. Some worry infrastructure can’t handle it.
David Schulson believes GL Homes should take a break. But the Valencia Reserve delegate for the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations also admits the statewide housing developer has every right to propose new construction on land it owns whenever it wants. The problem is, Schulson thinks this might result in too many of GL’s Valencia-branded communities for the county to handle. ...
Palm Bay considering new property tax hike to fund police, fire as city falls behind
PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay is falling behind in public safety, so city leaders are considering a new property tax hike for homeowners. The new fees would help fund police and fire departments across the city. FOX 35 spoke with homeowners who say public safety is essential, but they’re...
Serena Williams’ crumbling childhood home is saved from sale just in time as stepmom’s $436k debt is mysteriously paid
SERENA Williams' childhood home has been saved from being sold at auction to pay off her stepmom's almost half a million debt. The auction was halted just 24 hours before bidding began, as the colossal amount Lakeisha Williams owed to creditors had all been mysteriously paid off. The house in...
Knife held to throat of handyman who finds sleeping homeless pair in residence
A homeless man and woman were charged with burglary when a handyman found them asleep at the home he was working on. Deputies were dispatched to an undisclosed Eustis residence regarding a handyman finding a male, 46-year-old Kenneth Ray Hutchinson, and female, 35-year-old April Dominique Cain, who broke into said residence around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were advised that Hutchinson held a knife to the handyman’s throat.
Bicyclist Tragically Killed in Miami Gardens Crash
A tragic accident occurred early Thursday morning in Miami Gardens, resulting in the death of a bicyclist. The crash took place near the intersection of Miami Gardens Drive and U.S. 441, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a call about the incident at 6:15 a.m. and quickly arrived at the scene. According to reports, a black Nissan heading north on NW 2nd Avenue lost control near NW 182nd Street, leading to the fatal collision.
Emotional support roosters approved for Marion woman’s property
A local woman’s request to keep emotional support roosters on her property was approved by Marion County officials this week. April Smith, of Silver Springs, presented her “reasonable accommodation” request to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Smith,...
The Forge, featuring multiple restaurants, approaches opening date in midtown Ocala
The Forge at Madison Commons, a new dining and entertainment complex located in the former WMOP radio building, is set to open by Jan. 1, according to officials. The Forge complex is slated to contain the Blind Eye, a circa 1920s style “speakeasy” multilevel bar with “southern cuisine,” top entertainment and possibly Ocala’s...
Some Florida cities are losing their Hooters restaurants. The Villages is getting three new locations
The Original Hooters management company, HMC Hospitality Group, announced has signed lease agreement for first of three planned Hooters, in Sumter.What else is opening nearby?. About a year ago, we found out that the grand-owl of the chicken-wing franchise model, Hooters, has three new locations coming to The Villages. Much...
$26 million property sale in west Marion is among county's biggest so far in 2024
Marion County's second biggest property sale so far in 2024 has been finalized: a $26 million deal for Classic Mile Park off State Road 40 West between Ocala and Dunnellon. Golden Ocala Equestrian Land LLC is the purchaser, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. The transaction includes two contiguous...
Leesburg’s Beverly Shores Elementary School Will Close For Renovations
The fall 2025 school year will be the last at the current iteration of Beverly Shores Elementary School. Lake County Schools has indicated that the school will close down for the 2025-2026 school year as Lake County seeks to replace older buildings from the 1960s and portables which have expanded the capacity of the school.
Displaced Temple Court Apartments residents may have found a new place to live
MIAMI - More than 70 people who lost their homes at the Temple Court Apartments to a massive fire just over a month ago may have found a new place to call home. Sawyer's Walk is a new affordable senior living complex in Overtown with 578 units. The developer says it is the largest affordable senior living project in the country in the last decade. Miami City Commission Chair Christine King says the city and county have helped get housing vouchers through HUD for the affected residents to use at Sawyer's Walk, or at two other locations. "Most of the units that we...
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