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Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities
University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates Tuesday to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022. UF President Ben Sasse is set to step down on July 31, and an email […]
Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million either were in poverty or unable to...
Pastor at Believer's Joy Worship Center in Jacksonville says 'devil ain't gone stop us' after fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman was arrested for arson among other charges Tuesday morning, as she's accused of starting a fire at a church on Jacksonville's Northside Monday night. Crystal Spicer, 45, is charged with two counts of arson and one count of burglary, according to her arrest report.
Florida man allegedly stole from Dallas funeral home, Georgia police say
DALLAS, Ga. - Police in Dallas are looking for a Florida man they believe stole a medical stretcher from one of the funeral homes in Dallas. Dallas police officers responded to a vehicle break-in on May 6 at 309 Hardee Street, the location of Benson’s Funeral Home. During the investigation, officers discovered that a medical stretcher had been stolen from one of the funeral home’s vehicles.
Medical student Jiana Baker named ACP Florida Chapter 2024 Student of the Year
Jiana Baker, Class of 2025, is on a roll. The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians has named her the 2024 Student of the Year and a 2024 Outstanding Medical Student. The awards highlight Baker's academic excellence, research involvement, and commitment to internal medicine. Baker has excelled at...
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