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Melrose Babe Ruth League baseball teams claim state titles
MELROSE, FL (352today.com) – The people of Melrose are beaming with pride. People from the little town in Alachua County made some big noise, with more than just the crack of the bat on the weekend of July 13 and 14 in Live Oak, Florida. They took home two...
Linzee Ott named Build Up Downtown CEO
The Build Up Downtown Inc. board of directors announced July 24 the hiring of Linzee Ott as the organization’s CEO. Ott will lead the organization in its mission to advocate for and facilitate smart development, preservation and public spaces in Downtown, the nonprofit said in a news release. “Linzee...
City of Jacksonville sues Arlington apartment complex, says it violated Fair Housing Act
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville has filed a federal Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit against the owners and managers of an Arlington apartment complex. According to the lawsuit, Leslie Banks, who uses a scooter and a walker as a result of a disability, checked out an apartment at the Miramar apartment complex on University Boulevard North in November 2022.
Jerome Brown BBQ Holds 10th Senior Community Day
Since 1997, Jerome Brown’s BBQ has been a staple in Duval’s Northside community. The family restaurant is operated by family members: father Jerome, mother Joann and daughter Katrina. For ten years, the Brown’s have held their annual ‘Senior BBQ & Ice Cream Social,’ at their new location on Lem Turner Road. Hosted by former congresswoman Corrine Brown, seniors enjoyed a free specialty prepared lunch, music and socializing with community elders. Hundreds of BBQ lovers converged on the location for a day of food, fun and frolic. With assistance from sponsors, the event served thousands of BBQ chicken and ribs to guests along with ice cream and lemonade, “We just want to continue to thank the community for their support. As we are blessed we have to bless others,” shared Joann Brown.
Alachua holds lowest residential electric rates in Florida
Halfway through the year, the city of Alachua is holding steady with the lowest residential electric rates in the state of Florida. A Florida Municipal Electric Association monthly study shows that Alachua has maintained the lowest rates in 1,000 kWh and 1,200 kWh residential bills every month, and most of the time in the 2,500 kWh bills.
Election 2024: Q&A with House District 76 candidate Steven Ceracche of North Fort Myers
Steven Ceracche says he's always felt the call to help his community. It's a feeling that goes back to his days in the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the highest honor of Eagle Scout. That's why Ceracche, 41, wants to represent District 76 in the Florida House of Representatives. ...
Academy of Science and Technology at Santa Fe looking for 9th graders
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Academy of Science and Technology is a state-funded school focusing on industry certifications located on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus. They had 75 ninth graders and four teachers during the first year of operation. Principal Bill McElroy said they still have 15 spots for...
Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday in Aventura
AVENTURA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning with Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. The conference was held at Mo’s Bagels & Deli in Aventura, where he previewed Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday. The tax holiday, starting Monday...
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July 23, 2024 - Putnam County BOCC Meeting (Video)
Florida Tech, Three Additional Florida Universities Launch Joint Effort to Boost Space Manufacturing
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In an ambitious move to support the rapidly expanding space manufacturing sector, Florida Tech and three additional Florida universities have joined forces to establish the Center for Science, Technology and Advanced Research in Space, or C-STARS. Researchers from Florida Tech, the University...
Art As An Economic Engine
More than ever, it seems, community arts across Florida’s diverse demographic and geographic landscape are thriving. That might not be news except for this single salient fact: State funds providing support to nonprofit arts organizations that enrich their towns and counties both culturally and economically were cut from the state’s final budget this year, for the first time since 1969. […] The post Art As An Economic Engine first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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