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Meet Olivier Rioux: The Tallest College Basketball Player in History at UF
Todd Golden and his staff are embarking on a unique developmental journey with UF freshman walk-on Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history at 7-foot-9, emphasizing patience and a long-term investment in his potential. Olivier Rioux stands at 7-foot-9, making him officially the tallest teenager globally and the...
Florida family will be reunited with dogs that went missing in Church Hill three months ago
A Florida family will soon be reunited with their two dogs that went missing more than three months ago while the family was visiting relatives in Church Hill. In late March the Florida family was visiting relatives in Church Hill along with their two family dogs, Macy Lou and Cindy Lou. As the family was packing up to return home the dogs spotted something in the woods and took off...
Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant
Local teen Aquinnah Mongillo brings glamour and generosity to the community, one rhinestone at a time. The 18-yearold will proudly be on stage representing Port Charlotte in the upcoming Miss Florida Teen USA Pageant. “This is my first-ever pageant, and I am not nervous at all. I am just excited!” said Mongillo. “I cannot wait to get on the stage! […] The post Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Fastest teenager in the country denied spot on Team USA
ST JOHNS, Fla. — It seems unfair. Christian Miller went into the track and field Olympic trials with specific goals. He ended up not finishing in the top three in the 100-meter sprint, and therefore did not earn an automatic spot on the Olympic team. Miller and his coach,...
Sawmill cited for 'willfully exposing workers to hazards' after death of 24-year-old
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor has determined a Georgia sawmill could have prevented a 24-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries while working with a woodchipper if the company had ensured that federal safety regulations were followed. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the Dec....
Contractor: Super Termites Eating Up Historic St. Augustine
Termites are eating up historic architecture in St. Augustine, America's oldest city. Contractor John Valdes went before the Historic Architecture Review Board recently to warn them about the danger posed by Formosan termites. He says these "super termites" have bigger colonies that can eat wood at a much faster rate...
Officials urge water safety on July Fourth after dozens have drowned in Florida this year
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, state and local officials are urging residents to prioritize water safety. Already this year, dozens of people in Florida have drowned. Over the past few weeks, our area has seen a tragic increase in drownings, with one life lost in St. Lucie County on Tuesday.
New Data Reveals Top 20 Cities In Florida Most Googled by Real Estate Investors
If you’re looking to invest in Florida Real Estate, new data shows Miami is still the number one spot in Florida. The information compiled by lending company Hard Money Lenders IO identified the most sought-after Florida cities by real estate investors, ranking Miami as the top choice and Gainesville as the least preferred.
More police officers relocating to Florida from other states
(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody welcomed new police officers to the state after they relocated from Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico and New York. “Florida is the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation because we back our blue,” Moody said. “We’ve been spreading the word about all the great incentives to join our ranks, and individuals like the new Sarasota recruits have answered the call – leaving behind places where their service was not as appreciated as it is...
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