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A study finds children with autism are drowning in Florida at an 'astounding' rate
A 6-year-old girl with autism drowned in Brandon after wandering away from her family home on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. According to a new study by the Children's Service Council of Palm Beach County, the number of children with autism drowning in Florida is rising. Between January 2012...
Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Florida logistics company awarded 7 year, $2.3 billion contract with U.S. military
Jacksonville-based company Crowley was issued “one of the largest logistics contracts under the federal government” to continue providing transportation services for the U.S. military. On July 2, Crowley announced that U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) offered the company a $2.3 billion, seven-year contract to provide military transportation and logistics...
Supreme Court vindicates Judge Cannon’s slower pace in Trump’s Florida case
For months, the judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida has been bashed by critics over the slow pace at which she has addressed a growing list of pretrial motions. However, the Supreme Court’s landmark opinion on Monday, which found former presidents enjoy “absolute” immunity for official acts […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue, Gainesville Fire Rescue respond to I-75 crash, 1 person injured
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One person is injured after a two-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gainesville Thursday morning. Alachua County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Fire Rescue officials responded to a crash on I-75 southbound at mile marker 386 at around 5 a.m. One person needed to be extracted from one...
Trailer Park Musical a Midsummer Hoot
When your mid-summer days become too hot, or too ordinary, or too boring, make your way to Coligny Theatre for some laughs with residents of the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Starke, Florida, live and in person onstage. “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is scheduled for every weekend in...
Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling
Later this fall, Cognella Academic Publishing will release the textbook “Intersection Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor,” featuring a chapter co-written by two Alachua County Crisis Center employees, Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia and Brooke Gregory. The post Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire organizers looking for new permanent venue
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Organizers of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire are calling on residents to help them find a new permanent venue. The three-weekend event was previously held at the Alachua County fairgrounds until the venue was sold in 2020. Last year, the fair took place at Depot Park for...
Showers, Storms and your Independence Day Celebration
Update: Heavy rainfall has led to flooded roadways and Flood Advisories through 10:30 p.m. These stretch from southern Baker County to I-75 at Lake City and south across western Union County. Rain west of Highway 301 to I-75 will continue through late tonight, ending around midnight. Hot and humid conditions...
BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today
There is currently a large Florida Department of Law Enforcement presence at the downtown Alachua offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today. Access to the building is blocked by crime scene tape, and officers are standing outside the building. The post BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Mom dies while holding her 1-year-old baby after daughter’s ex-boyfrend approached her while standing on the front porch of her home only to shoot her in the head
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the young teen, later identified as 16-year-old EIi, was taken into custody and later charged with murder and other charges in connection with the death of 38-year-old EuIaIia. Police officials said the boy shot the woman in the head while she was holding her 1-year-old baby. Luckily, the little baby was not harmed. The 38-year-old mom was suffering from life-threatening injuries when officers arrived on scene.
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.
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....
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