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Bay area arts organizations look ahead despite state budget veto
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Hundreds of Florida arts groups are looking for other avenues for funding after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in grants to arts and cultural organizations and nonprofits. What You Need To Know. The governor cited what he called "sexual" festivals as part of the...
New Florida HOA law: 8 things HOAs may no longer do to Palm Beach County homeowners
As of July 1, a Florida new law limiting what homeowner associations in the state and Palm Beach County can do to their members went into effect. HOAs may no longer do these 8 things to Palm Beach County homeowners:. Enforce rules on some residents but not others. Ban homeowners...
Biden administration proposes worker heat protections
TALLAHASSEE — The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a law barring Florida local governments from imposing such requirements on businesses. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday...
Farmworker heat-related illness toolkit available
Two organizations are working to help farmworkers better cope with oppressive heat. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) have partnered to create an online toolkit to help protect agricultural workers from the summer heat.
Where to celebrate the 4th with fireworks around Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Independence Day is a time for food, fun, fanfare -- and, of course, fireworks. Not sure where to find a fireworks display near you this week? We’ve got you covered. As we do every year, News4JAX will televise and stream Jacksonville’s fireworks spectacular as well...
16-Year-Old Armed Kidnapper Threatens Woman with Blade in Central Florida
A 16-year-old armed kidnapper threatened a woman with a blade and attempted to abduct the innocent shopper in Central Florida. On June 28th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an attempted armed kidnapping at the Home Depot located at 10150 Bloomingdale Avenue, near Tampa. Preliminary investigations reveal 16-year-old...
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...
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