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Political battle for control of Florida schools remains after election
The big story: Floridians continued to parse through this week’s school board election results, in which several candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and right-leaning groups such as Moms for Liberty lost. For a second day, DeSantis offered an explanation for why his endorsements might have fallen flat. Gov....
Waterspouts Spotted In Florida This Week
PALM BEACH, FL - On Thursday, twin waterspouts were spotted by the Palm Beach Police Department just offshore of Palm Beach, Florida. Afternoon thunderstorms helped to trigger some waterspouts throughout the day. The forecast for Florida remains wet and stormy. As we head into Saturday, with the support of deep...
Up to 10 storms could form in September as we head into peak Atlantic hurricane season
The deluge of tropical storms and hurricanes meteorologists predicted would batter the southern and eastern coasts of the United States hasn't quite materialized as the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season creeps nearer. That all could change in September as we head into peak hurricane season, according to AccuWeather, which predicts that there will be between six and 10 tropical storms in September. If the forecast holds true, it would be similar to the record-breaking 2020 hurricane...
Villages Charter School stadium will be site of state football championship
The Villages Charter School will serve as host to the Florida High School Rural Classification Football State Championships. The event will take place Dec. 6 at The Range at H.G. Morse Stadium at the new campus at Middleton. “The FHSAA is excited about the upcoming Florida High School Rural Classification...
‘Very pleased:’ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal plan
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – The day after a big change of plans for building a new cruise terminal, the state of Florida said it’s happy Port Canaveral isn’t favoring the giant cruise industry over another vital part of the local economy - space. In a letter addressed to...
After primary win, Cammack to face underfunded Democrat challenger on Nov. 5
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., won the Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District this week and will be looking to keep her seat on Nov. 5. Cammack will be serving a third term if she is successful, representing Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties, along with large portions of Lafayette and Marion counties. According to preliminary results from...
DeSantis deems Harris campaign as ‘biggest gaslighting attempt’ in US politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) argued that Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign is making the “biggest gaslighting attempt” on voters, questioning whether or not they will fall for it come Election Day. The Florida governor claimed that the Harris campaign is attempting to show voters that she is offering a fresh start for the […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis confirms Ireland trip to see FSU game
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’ll head to Ireland to watch Florida State University kick off the football season on Saturday, confirming a Tallahassee Democrat report on the trip last week. FSU is set to face Georgia Tech at noon Eastern time at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. He added that he’ll attend business...
Paisano Kosher Grill offers Argentine meats at an Israeli-style picnic site
A hot, smoky outdoor feast awaits meat lovers on a farm not far from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Deep inside L’Chaim Farm — a kosher special event site in Dania Beach that’s also home to horses, chickens and scattered apartments — a kosher Argentine food truck has opened, surrounded by picnic tables and a fire pit. A fired-up grill roasts thick beef cuts on an angled grate ...
Live Updates: Milton (Ga.) vs, Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Miami quarterback commit Luke Nickel and his Milton (Ga.) team will be in Broward County on Friday night to play Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage in a nationally televised game. The Georgia 7A state champs will take on 2026 Texas quarterback commit Dia Bell and the...
HCA Florida Westside Hospital Celebrates Designation as Comprehensive Stroke Center Accredited by DNV for the city of Plantation
August 23, 2024 – HCA Florida Westside Hospital is proud to announce its recent designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, accredited by DNV. This significant milestone underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest level of stroke care to the Plantation community and beyond. To celebrate this achievement,...
Memorial Healthcare System’s (Hollywood, FL) Frank V. Sacco Passes Away
August 23, 2024 – Frank V. Sacco, FACHE, a visionary healthcare leader and the former president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), has died. He was 77 years old. Mr. Sacco led Memorial for 29 years and oversaw the Hollywood-based organization’s growth from a single hospital to one of the largest public healthcare systems in South Florida. His relentless focus on safety, quality, and the highest quality patient-centered care was the foundation on which the modern-day Memorial was built. Those values and the internal culture he cultivated and instilled remain in place to this day, nearly a decade after his retirement.
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