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Florida Republican says he filed articles of impeachment against Secret Service director
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said on Monday he filed an impeachment resolution against Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for her “dereliction of duty” in failing to protect former President Trump from a would-be assassin at his rally last week. “The Secret Service calls themselves ‘one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world’.…
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.
Religious groups in Florida share stance on Amendment 4
ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Religious groups across Florida are gearing up for November and the outcome of Amendment 4, an amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the Florida Constitution. "From a religious perspective, saying, well, every human being is made by God and has dignity," said Frank Pavone,...
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.
High school NIL in Florida: Here's FHSAA's latest rule change after vote on collectives
The Florida High School Athletic Association amended its bylaws on amateurism in a remote emergency meeting on Monday, the latest step in the association's continuing process to regulate Name, Image and Likeness across the Sunshine State. The FHSAA, which voted last month to permit NIL deals for Florida high school athletes under specified...
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.
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