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Here's how Florida's education system is serving as Republican's new blueprint
More of former President Donald Trump’s education platform was unveiled during the Republican National Convention last week, and many are drawing parallels to how Gov. Ron DeSantis has shaped Florida’s public school system in recent years. DeSantis and the Florida Legislature passed several controversial laws that defunded diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, banned instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation and demanded that state universities consider the Classic Learning Test (CLT), largely used by Christian and...
Gas prices not deterring many Florida RV travelers
As summer travel season peaks, the impact of rising gas prices on RV travelers' budgets is a focal point. The experiences of those at Santa Fe Palms RV Resort in Gainesville highlights this trend, reflecting the post-2020 pandemic growth in RV living, with over three million people hitting the road in RVs.
2 Publix shoppers win over $50K prize playing Fantasy 5
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two lucky Publix shoppers won over $50,000 playing Fantasy Five on Wednesday. According to the Florida Lottery, the winning tickets were sold at a Publix in Jacksonville and Tampa during the midday and evening drawings on Wednesday. Man arrested over fatal shooting in Hialeah. NOW PLAYING.
Dem women in State Legislature say outpouring of support for Harris is also coming from Florida
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Florida is not one of the states Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has highlighted as focus areas, but Democratic leaders in the Florida Legislature insist that the campaign’s efforts combined with enthusiasm from voters could put the Sunshine State is in play. Harris has raised $100 million since announcing her bid for the presidency and […] The post Dem women in State Legislature say outpouring of support for Harris is also coming from Florida appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
St. Pete-based insurance company cancels some 1.2K mobile home policies, expert says
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg-based insurance company is canceling around 1,200 mobile home policies, according to Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute. In an email to 10 Tampa Bay, Friedlander said the company sent a notice in March to around 1,100 Florida manufactured/mobile home policyholders that...
Space-focused accelerator begins process for applicants
The Space-Edge Accelerator, an innovation-focused collaboration between the University of Florida, Blue Origin, Space Foundation, the University of Central Florida, Arizona State University and Vanderbilt University, is opening applications for its inaugural program. Designed to propel businesses into the new space economy, Space-Edge offers innovators and entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to gain a competitive edge by accessing space industry experts and resources.
This State Leads The Nation In Shark Attacks, But Risk Remains Low
According to the latest data from the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF), Florida continues to be the shark attack capital of the United States. In 2023, the Sunshine State recorded 16 unprovoked shark bites. The figure represents 44% of the U.S. total and 23% of unprovoked bites worldwide. With its extensive 1,350-mile coastline and warm waters, Florida offers an ideal environment for both sharks and humans. Consequently, the state’s popularity as a beach destination and its vast marine ecosystem contribute to more shark encounters than other regions.
JetBlue adding new flights from Florida to New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine. Here's where
JetBlue has announced it's adding new Florida flights, bringing their totals up to more than 225 daily flights from airports in Florida by February. This comes after JetBlue cut some flights in Florida. Eight routes from Fort Lauderdale were eliminated in June, a Miami-Los Angeles flight was dropped and the airline announced this week it was canceling a direct flight service from Tallahassee to Fort Lauderdale, due to a "lack of customer demand." ...
Tampa Bay area Zeta Phi Beta chapters attend Boulé, first to host presidential candidate
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Days after announcing her candidacy for the presidency, Vice President Harris delivered the keynote speech at the biennial gathering of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis. Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated from around the country, including Tampa, Riverview and St. Petersburg...
2 suspects arrested following burglary surge in Central, South Florida, police say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two individuals believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries across South and Central Florida have been arrested by Deland Police and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. "Let's do it. Other hand, give me your other hand. Roll over," was heard in the body-worn...
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