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Sea turtles rescued from two Florida beaches
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute rescued two sea turtles in need of care earlier this month from Melbourne Beach and Tequesta. This organization, the research division of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, posted on Facebook on Monday, recounting the recent rescues and providing updates about each of the turtles. It reported that teams had responded to two incidences related to distressed sea turtles in different areas of Florida within the last month.
Florida spiny lobster mini-season is Wednesday, Thursday. What to know
Get ready for 48 hours of lobster-snaring madness. The spiny lobster mini-season, also called the sport season, starts today and ends tomorrow. For those two days, you can bag double the daily limit allowed during the regular season everywhere in Florida except for Monroe County and Biscayne National Park. ...
CITRUS NURSERY SOURCE: Strong Support for Cold-Hardy Citrus Growers
The citrus research program at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) includes several projects aimed at assisting growers in the cold-hardy citrus region. Let’s take a look at what researchers are working on. EVALUATING SCIONS AND ROOTSTOCKS.
New Florida law protects consumers from one kind of moving scam. Here’s what to know.
Moving scams are rampant across Florida. But a new law that took effect this month aims to change that. Nearly half of all moving scam-related complaints submitted to the Federal Department of Transportation in 2023 came out of Florida. The agency dubbed the state as the No. 1 in the country at risk of moving fraud that same year.
Public Reaction to Florida’s Law Restricting Sleeping on Public Property on 1 October
MJP – A new legislation in Florida prohibiting the routine use of public spaces for overnight camping or sleeping will go into force on October 1. On Friday’s episode of The Florida Roundup, Dawn Gilman—CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville—discussed the legislation and initiatives aimed at providing housing for Floridians without homes.
SHAKING UP THE RECORD BOOK
, A rule change recently implemented by the Florida- based International Game Fish Association regarding how the organization will now interpret and classify world record largemouth bass is getting the attention of anglers around the globe, especially those intrigued by the big ones. The change has also got plenty of anglers scratching their heads in confusion. Leaders with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division say they are trying to figure a way to cope. The new rule divides northern largemouth bass and Florida largemouth bass into separate all-tackle world record categories instead of one, which has existed for decades. The...
Private donors direct $200,000 to Polk arts groups hit by DeSantis' veto of state grants
Arts and cultural organizations in Florida are still reeling from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto last month of all funding for grants in the state budget. In response, local philanthropists have emerged to donate a combined $200,000 to seven organizations in Polk County. The anonymous donors directed the money through the GiveWell Community Foundation, said Daryl Ward, executive director of the Polk Arts and Cultural Alliance. ...
Florida's 2024 primary election is less than a month out. What to know for Escambia County
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Florida Primary Election has passed. Now it's time to look forward to the election on Aug. 20. Florida is one of 10 states with closed primaries. That means voters can only vote for candidates who represent their registered party; Republicans must vote for Republicans, Democrats for Democrats, and non-party-affiliated voters must wait to cast their vote in the general election in November. ...
Lawsuit seeks to stop county's purchase of Israeli bonds, saying it violates state law
A Palm Beach County couple with family ties to war-ravaged Gaza has filed a lawsuit in circuit court to stop County Clerk and Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo from investing in Israel bonds. The lawsuit claims that Florida law bars the investments because they were made for social, ideological, and political reasons. Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Florida’s only public historically Black university names interim president
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen an interim leader, after the school’s president announced this month that he intends to resign. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. As the next executive of Florida A&M University, Interim President Timothy Beard will be...
Florida law enforcement cracking down on drivers who don’t stop for pedestrians
ORLANDO, Fla. - Law enforcement across Central Florida is patrolling to be sure drivers yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. It’s part of Operation Best Foot Forward. If you break the law, you will get pulled over. Most school districts in Central Florida are just three weeks away from...
Vote for the Emerald Coast's top high school football rivalry. Our No. 1 may surprise you.
Just five days separate us from the official start of the 2024 Florida high school football season. The schedules have been posted, trash talking is flowing on X, the transfers are settling into their new digs and soon we'll be inundated with new team mottos and season goals. But while the names change, the rivalries stay the same. So let's discuss the best gridiron rivalries on the Emerald Coast. This is just one man's opinion, by the...
From ‘Mitten’ to Sunshine State
Robert D’Amore does not live in Michigan, but he has been a customer of Lake Michigan Credit Union for eight years. He chose the financial institution because there is a convenient branch near his home in Naples. He stayed because of the customer service. “It’s a little bit of...
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