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Starr.Fit in Eustis Concludes Successful 2024 Summer, Boosting Teens’ Fitness and Mental Health
Lake County, FL – July 2024 – Starr Wellness Collective is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Summer @ Starr.Fit program. Over the past six weeks, the program has empowered 45 middle and high school teens by providing them with essential fitness, nutrition, and wellness knowledge, laying the groundwork for lifelong healthy habits.
Health department urges caution after blue-green algae found in Lake Ashby
Blue-green algae was found in Lake Ashby on Tuesday, and the Florida Department of Health is urging people to use caution in the area because toxins could be present. Officials are conducting water sampling in the lake, which is in southern Volusia County northeast of Osteen. Some algae ― which "are plant-like...
Tavares High Unified Special Olympics Flag Football Team Receive State Championship Rings
Tavares, FL – The Tavares High Unified Special Olympics Flag Football team recently celebrated a significant achievement as they were awarded their State Championship rings in a special ceremony. The team, are now back-to-back state champions. The presentation of the rings was a proud moment for the players, marking...
Bahamian Woman Accused of Skip-Scanning at Clermont Walmart Claims Misunderstanding
A Florida Walmart incident involving a Bahamian woman has sparked discussions about theft and misunderstanding. Tenneille Rahming, 27, stands accused of skip-scanning—a type of theft wherein one bypasses the full scanning of items at self-checkout—in Clermont's Walmart, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Rahming was observed on surveillance footage, stacking various clothing items together but scanning only one or two before placing the stack in the bagging area.
FaverGray Celebrates the Completion of The Grove at Ocala Multifamily Community in Ocala Florida
FaverGray is honored to announce the successful delivery of the 329-Unit The Grove at Ocala project, a luxury apartment community located on approximately 36 acres in Ocala, Florida. The Grove at Ocala encompasses an impressive 448,645 square feet and features seven buildings. The development consists of 329 apartment units spread...
8 new officers, including 7-footer, join Ocala Police Department
Eight new police officers were sworn into the Ocala Police Department this week, including one that towers above the rest of his colleagues, as the city shores up one of the lowest police employment vacancy rates in the state. OPD made the announcement on Monday, August 19. Each of the...
Bride Asks Stepdad To Walk Her Down Aisle Alongside Biological Dad
An emotional stepdad couldn't hold back tears of pride when his stepdaughter asked him to walk her down the aisle on her wedding day along with her biological father. The post Bride Asks Stepdad To Walk Her Down Aisle Alongside Biological Dad appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Dozier School abuse survivor says compensation is 'time sensitive'
HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Survivors of the Dozier and Okeechobee state-run reform schools in Florida endured years of abuse. This year, Florida lawmakers passed a new law, after years of efforts, allowing survivors to seek compensation. Months after its passage, some survivors expressed concerns over potential delays during a meeting with state leaders.
Florida Division of Emergency Management encourages residents to utilize Florida’s second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday ahead of peak hurricane season
FDEM encourages Floridians to restock disaster preparedness items during the second of Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays beginning August 24 through September 6. The post Florida Division of Emergency Management encourages residents to utilize Florida’s second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday ahead of peak hurricane season appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida’s I-Street Accelerator Seeks Gov Tech Firms for Pilot
A lab and research operation in one of Florida’s main college towns wants to help companies make better technology for smart cities via a fresh pilot program. I-Street, a government technology accelerator that has partnered with the University of Florida Transportation Institute in Gainesville, has put out the call for applications for its fall and spring pilot programs.
SW Florida high school football scores: Lee, Collier FHSAA, SSAA live updates from Week 1
We have arrived at another Florida high school football season, and Southwest Florida programs will join others from across the state in taking the gridiron. For some, the games are for real. The area SSAA teams will head into the second week of the season while FHSAA teams will open their regular...
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