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Florida hunting seasons are gearing up, and it's time to prep. Here are some bullet points
I spent last Saturday scouting South Florida public land in preparation for an August archery hunt. All it took was spotting several nice bucks, and I can emphatically state, despite the heat and skeeters, I’m officially pumped for the 2024-25 hunting season. Yes, Florida’s hunting seasons are in the chute, and there’s much...
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the earliest in...
Residents unable to apply for Florida’s Swim Lesson Voucher Program despite new law
OVIEDO, Fla. – With summer in full swing, health experts are raising awareness about water safety, but there are still questions about a new Florida law that provides free swim lessons to some children. Thursday is World Drowning Prevention Day and also marks nearly a month since the state’s...
Number of foreign farm laborers in Florida doubles, and one local county leads the way
The number of authorized foreign agriculture workers in Florida more than doubled between 2017 and 2022, but a new state law stops cities and counties from making requirements for employers to provide them protection from the Sunshine State. The amount of certified H-2A Temporary Agriculture Worker Program laborers in Florida grew from 25,303...
On the water, be aware of divers-down flags
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds boaters and divers boaters and divers to use — and be on the lookout for — divers-down flags. FWC encourages the practice of safe boating and diving habits by maintaining 360-degree awareness and adhering to all divers-down flag regulations. Divers-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive […] The post On the water, be aware of divers-down flags first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Heat guidelines are in place to help protect Florida high school athletes
High school athletes can start preparing next week for a new season of competition, and they will be practicing in record heat. In May, temperatures in St. Petersburg were 4.5 degrees above average. Tampa’s temperatures were higher too, 3.5 degrees above average. But there are strict guidelines protecting athletes...
St. Pete company’s acquisition launches national expansion
While the ink has barely dried on a deal that adds 15 states and the District of Columbia to his company’s coverage area, Ron Moore is already eyeing nationwide expansion. Moore, CEO of St. Petersburg’s Tag Agency Professionals (TAP), announced this week that he acquired Moneta, Virginia-based Express Tag and Title (ETT). The businesses did not disclose financial terms.
USF theater student brings one-acts to The Studio@620
Kennedy Engasser. You’ll want to remember that name. She is an award-winning poet from Pasco County, and currently a theater major at the University of South Florida. Engasser, 19, is the embodiment of the DIY ethos – she writes, produces and directs one-act plays. Third Time’s a Charm,...
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