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Chasin A Dream Foundation talks pediatric playroom makeover, annual paddle event
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some local hospitals were forced to close their pediatric playrooms to keep their patients safe, and some have yet to reopen. These are rooms where kids battling cancer and other illnesses can feel normal for a little bit—play games,...
FWC reminds divers about flags
With spiny lobster mini-season just a few days away, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters and divers to practice safe boating and diving habits by maintaining 360-degree awareness and adhering to all divers-down flag regulations. Diver-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels to signal the presence of divers in the water. These devices must feature a diver-down symbol — a red rectangle or square with a white diagonal stripe — and must be prominently...
Florida Lottery Celebrates Multiple Winners as Luck Strikes in Broward and Summerfield
The Florida Lottery has brought fortune to a few lucky ticket holders this summer, with significant winnings reported in Broward and Summerfield. A Fantasy 5 game ticket, purchased at a Coconut Creek Walmart, hit a jackpot worth a handsome $101,996 yesterday night. The winning digits were 5, 6, 12, 15, and 22, as The Miami Herald reported.
These Tampa Bay-area beaches are under water quality advisories
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida wouldn't be the "Sunshine State" if it wasn't for the variety of different beaches, including here in the Tampa Bay area. But, before you make any beach plans, officials have water quality advisories issued for some local beaches. The Florida Department of Health has the...
First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference to highlight Hope Florida as a referral resource for Florida Sheriffs and law enforcement. The post First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
UF wildlife expert explains increase of shark interactions in Florida
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Many North Central Florida residents have taken to social media to share their shark encounters both on the Gulf Coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have always been reported shark incidents at Florida, 2024 has seemed to have an increase. In 2023, the state of Florida had 16 confirmed shark attacks. This year, there have been more than 10 cases so far.
Neighbor adds to Palm Beach real estate portfolio by buying house next door on North End
An entity linked to businessman and Palm Beach real estate investor Steven L. Apple has bought a house on North Ocean Way — next door to his own home — for a recorded $8.2 million. On the far North End near the inlet, the four-bedroom house that just changed hands is at 1554 N. Ocean Way. It’s immediately adjacent to Apple’s larger house at 1575 N. Ocean Blvd., which he has homesteaded as his primary residence in the latest...
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