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Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
Florida has the highest number of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
More than 5.7 million Floridians are vulnerable to extreme heat, according to a report from the Florida Policy Institute, which called upon state lawmakers to repeal a new law that prohibits local governments from enacting heat protections for outdoor workers. Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest number of emergency room […] The post Florida has the highest number of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Photos: DER ROSENKAVALIER at The Santa Fe Opera
Get a first look at the Santa Fe Opera's co-production with the Garsington Opera and Irish National Opera of Der Rosenkavalier. The performance is directed by Bruno Ravella and stars Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Paula Murrihy, Matthew Rose, Ying Fang, and many more talents. Tickets are available at santafeopera.org. Photo credit:...
Alachua County awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant
Alachua County is pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded it a $30,000 grant. The post Alachua County awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Trenton man arrested for waving gun in road rage incidents
Clayton Andrew Green, 41, of Trenton, was arrested yesterday after allegedly waving a gun during a road rage incident on Archer Road. A charge in a second case was added this morning after Green was identified as the suspect in a similar incident on July 19. The post Trenton man arrested for waving gun in road rage incidents appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate
The Newberry City Commission approved a 6.0 proposed millage rate at its regular meeting on Monday, with an intention to put a higher rate on a ballot referendum in April 2025. The rollback rate, which would generate the same amount of money as last year, would have been 5.7182 mills....
Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants ask court to dismiss Jaden Rashada lawsuit
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants on Tuesday filed motions to dismiss quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit regarding a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million. Napier, Florida booster/automotive technology businessman Hugh Hathcock and Marcus Castro-Walker, the program’s former director of player engagement, asked a U.S. District Court in Pensacola to dismiss the complaint. Napier’s attorney, Hank Coxe III of the Bedell Firm in Jacksonville, argued in a 29-page response that facts are “sorely lacking from the complaint.” “Nothing alleged in the complaint supports the notion that Napier participated in any wrongdoing,” Coxe wrote. “Nowhere does the complaint adequately allege, for example, that Napier knew about whatever occurred between Rashada, his ‘NIL agents’ and the Gator Collective, LLC.
Gator basketball adds local JUCO standout as walk-on
Florida basketball has added local junior-college standout guard Kevin Pazmino to its 2024-25 roster as a walk-on, Swamp247 has learned. The Gainesville (Fla.) Santa Fe College product has three seasons of remaining eligibility and is already participating in the Gators' summer workouts. A 6-foot-4 guard from Weston, Florida, Pazmino played...
Tioga Town Center businesses anticipate growth as West End Golf Course construction continues
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Plans for the West End Golf Course’s construction have been set in motion since June. Business owners in the surrounding areas are excited to see how this renovation will help the community grow. West End Golf Course closed in December 2019 because of a decrease...
‘Mentally and physically decompress’: Gainesville Firefighters preparing for shift schedule change
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Across North Central Florida, recognizing the importance of the mental health of first responders has increased. Now, Gainesville Fire Rescue employees will be able to spend more time at home thanks to a shift schedule change. “80% of the department has a family at home, so...
Gators WR target Naeshaun Montgomery sets decision date
When Swamp247 last caught up with Miami (Fla.) Central three-star wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery, he mentioned he had eyes on a commitment date of August 25th. Not long removed from that conversation, that date to announce his college commitment is now set in stone. Florida has long been a contender in this recruitment, and long with the Gators, hats on the table for his announcement will include Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Penn State, and Oregon according to Montgomery.
Local company aims to cure blindness and other eye disorders by targeting diseased cells
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - “What if we could use nanotechnology to cure blindness? We’re here with UF Innovate at Sid Martin Biotech to learn more. Zois, tell us what is NanoNeurosciences?” asked Bethany Gaffey, host of UF Innovate. “Hi. Yeah. NanoNeurosciences is a name that comes from...
Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening to shoot ex-girlfriend
Kendrick Latrell Casmere, 20, was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and illegally carrying a concealed firearm. Casmere is on pre-trial release for possession of a firearm on the UF campus and resisting an officer after he was allegedly seen with a gun in his lap during the investigation of shots fired on campus on May 26. The post Man on pre-trial release arrested for threatening to shoot ex-girlfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Victorious holds Chomp Out Hunger fundraiser
Florida Victorious is teaming up with UF fans to Chomp Out Hunger by selling boxes of vegetables as a fundraiser to benefit The Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and UF student-athletes. Starting Tuesday, Florida Victorious, an NIL partner of the Florida Gators, is partnering with Front Door Produce to...
Current Florida Football commit still in talks with Georgia
Yesterday, Florida Football got some great news with their class of 2025 when Vernell Brown III announced he would be committing to the Gators. Brown has emerged as a top 50 overall prospect and Florida fans are hoping it will act as a spark for a recruiting class still ranked 15th out of 16 in the SEC.
UF science workshop inspires teachers, students
Where: The UF/IFAS plant pathology department, Fifield Hall, 2550 Hull Road, Gainesville. About: A group of high school teachers from across Florida have traveled to the University of Florida this week to participate in a professional development workshop designed to spark lessons in their classrooms. The annual Scientist in Every...
Notable weight changes ahead of Florida’s 2024 season
Florida football has been going through summer workouts under Tyler Miles, who was promoted to Director of Football Strength & Conditioning this offseason. Head Coach Billy Napier raved about the progress the Gators have made off the field at SEC Media Days. “I think it’s going to prove to be...
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