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A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Art as an Economic Engine
More than ever, it seems, community arts across Florida’s diverse demographic and geographic landscape are thriving. That might not be news except for this single salient fact: State funds providing support to nonprofit arts organizations that enrich their towns and counties both culturally and economically were cut from the state’s final budget this year, for the first time since 1969. […] The post Art as an Economic Engine first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
NOW! Public Demands Action: Petition Seeks Charges Against Florida Couple for Leaving Dog in Hot Car
WFCN – Just south of Daytona Beach, a Florida couple went for a beach day—a perfectly normal summertime activity, I suppose. Strange as it may seem, a couple walked off and entertained themselves, leaving their dog in a scorching car parked in the heat. Lucky for the couple,...
Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations. Last week, University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues. FAMU President Larry Robinson also announced his resignation last week after FAMU’s controversial acceptance and then rejection of a $237 million donation.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
Hidden cost of vacation rentals skyrockets property taxes for hundreds of local homeowners
Hundreds of northeast Florida homeowners are taking advantage of the summertime beach living to put rooms up for vacation rentals, but are finding a hidden cost in renting out their place.
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