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Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The DOT then put up new state line signs saying, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.” Free — to do what, exactly? Drive reeeeeally fast because you’re […] The post Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Republicans Folley, Benarroch talk Medicaid, guns, more at first District 81 forum
Republican representative candidates Greg Folley and Yvette Benarroch talked everything from guns, social media and affordable housing to the arts, small businesses, immigration and man-made meats at the first forum for Florida District 81 on July 16. Organized by the Naples Reagan Club – formerly the Naples Republican Club –...
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
Popular Miracle Mile hotel getting $3M upgrade
When driving down 20th Street, you may have noticed the extensive scaffolding erected on the exterior of the Hampton Inn & Suites at the 6th Avenue intersection. The attractive, L-shaped hotel developed by Keith Kite and built by Proctor Construction in 2015, is in the midst of a $3-million renovation that will make it “the fresh new hotel in town,” according to General Manager Brenda Celano.
Breeze Airways to open a flight crew base in Vero
Starting in October, Breeze Airways flight crews will be based at Vero Beach Regional Airport and the airline will resume parking jets there overnight. “That means we’ll start hiring flight crews locally,” Breeze spokesman Gareth Edmondson-Jones said, adding that qualified pilots and flight attendants in the Vero Beach community and along the Treasure Coast are encouraged to apply.
Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
Monroe County eyes property tax and budget increase
Property owners in unincorporated Monroe County who do not have a homestead property tax exemption may experience a nearly 9% increase in their property taxes for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. The Monroe County government is proposing to increase its overall budget from its current roughly $667 million to about $715 million, according to Monroe County Budget and Finance Director Tina Boan. Former County Administrator Roman Gastesi, who is retired but volunteering with the county, reminded the Monroe County Commission on Tuesday,...
Dirty Dining: South Florida mall pizzeria ordered shut and fails re-inspections
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A state inspector was at the Coral Square Mall Monday and ordered Sbarro shut due to a roach issue. Records show the Inspector has been back several times and as of Wednesday, Sbarro has been allowed to re-open. 2 restaurants in same Miami shopping center...
VIDEO: Boxer Ebanie Bridges Shared Wild Video Of Argentina Soccer Fans Flashing The Crowd
Ebanie Bridges is very good at what she does in the boxing ring, but when she isn’t knocking women out, she is watching soccer. This week, the boxer found herself going viral after she shared a video of female Argentina fans enjoying themselves in the crowd. The Argentine national...
Riviera Beach votes unanimously to terminate their utilities director
The Riviera Beach Utility District Board voted 4-0 July 17 to terminate Utilities Director Michael Low after issues regarding contaminated drinking water in the city. City workers in Riviera Beach found water contaminated with fecal bacteria June 2023, in a test of one of the city's wells. They did not notify the public until January of this year.
WATCH: Sea turtles Scout and Marge swim free after recovery at LMC
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two sea turtles were released back into the ocean on Thursday morning after receiving treatment for injuries. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) said loggerhead sea turtles, Marge and Scout, were released together on the beach behind the Center in Juno Beach. The two turtles...
Feds: Healthcare scam included pharmacy in Carthage
A Florida man is charged in a mail-order pharmacy and healthcare kickback scheme that included a western Illinois pharmacy. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on July 16 against Franz (aka Frank) Peter Suess, 77, of Wellington, Florida. He is charged with:. One count of conspiracy to commit wire...
Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens
OMAHA — Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet...
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