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DeSantis dings Newsom for signing gender identity law
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) swiped at Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention after his California counterpart put his signature on a bill prohibiting teachers from being required to advise parents if their child has changed their gender identity. “Honestly, I wasn’t surprised. I’d assumed that they had […]
While Florida politicians push expensive fossil fuels, utilities are building lots of solar farms
I was in the Panhandle last week visiting family. On the long drive between Pensacola and Jacksonville, I noticed something that made me pull off the interstate and investigate. Not far from the musical sign that marks the bridge over the Suwannee River, I encountered what looked to be a...
Pinellas supervisor race latest in Florida to feature elections denier
The allegations were outlandish, but they still shocked Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus when they appeared on a blog in 2022. Clearwater resident Chris Gleason claimed that Pinellas County was “ground zero” for mail ballot fraud that stole the 2020 election from former President Donald Trump, even though Trump won Florida. To his followers online and at local political clubs, Gleason spread allegations that Marcus erased votes and attempted to hide the evidence which Marcus said is “categorically false.”
NAS Whiting Field: U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Elkins takes command
U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Elkins relieved Capt. Paul N. Flores as the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field in a ceremony onboard the installation on Friday. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing Navy tradition that is focused on ensuring orderly transition of duties from one officer to another. The ceremony was held in the Atrium in front of base personnel and community members.
Parkland Crime Update: Fireworks Placed in Garbage Can Start Fire
Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents, this is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through July 8, 2024. Information was reported on 07/03/2024. The complainant wished to file a police report after his bank requested he get one due to an issue with money being withdrawn from his account after a problem with an ATM.
Boynton Beach residents fear proposed development will create flood of problems
Some residents in a Boynton Beach community are hoping commissioners in Palm Beach County will be in their corner. They're concerned a developer, Toll Brothers, will be given the green light to reshape the Cypress Creek Golf Course community. Julie Nicholas is leading the efforts to keep that community as...
Pennsylvania Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Man on Wiles Road in Coral Springs
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police have made an arrest in the killing of 28-year-old Kinolee Gardner – a homeless man found shot dead in front of a business on Wiles Road on July 2. Police announced Tuesday the arrest of 25-year-old Christian Isaiah Davis in Uniontown, Pa., which is southeast of Pittsburgh. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Davis is charged with murder in the first degree with a firearm, according to a warrant. Police said in a statement that Davis confessed to the killing. He was taken to Fayette County Jail, pending extradition back...
Schumer: ‘Misguided’ dismissal of Trump classified docs case ‘must be appealed’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called Florida Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the felony charges accusing former President Trump of mishandling classified documents “breathtakingly misguided” and called for her ruling to be “appealed immediately.” “This breathtakingly misguided ruling flies in the face of long-accepted practice and repetitive judicial precedence,” Schumer said in a statement…
Women's Golf Ranks #5 in the Nation in Team GPA
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – The Belmont women's golf team is ranked among the top-five in the nation when it comes to team grade point average (GPA) as the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) announced its All-Scholar Team GPA Awards on Tuesday. The Bruins ranked #5 among all Division I...
Florida reverse mortgage lender opens new office in Miami
Florida’s Best Reverse Mortgage Company has opened a new office in Miami, expanding its presence in Southeast Florida. The office, located at 4300 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 203, will serve as a hub for current and prospective clients to learn about and utilize reverse mortgages. The lender said the expansion is part of its effort to better serve senior homeowners in Miami and Southeast Florida.
Former Park Vista and Gators star Fisher Jameson soaks in being drafted by the Rockies
Lake Worth (CBS12 News) — One of the coolest stories in baseball last season was when former Park Vista and FAU star Nolan Schanuel was drafted 11th overall, then amazingly made his big league debut with the Angels within weeks. This year's Cobra star is soaking in his moment this week.
Security improvements promised after unruly gate-crashers delay start of the Copa América final; Key Biscayne celebrates La Albiceleste’s win
Argentina won its second consecutive Copa América title and 16th overall Sunday night, but not without incident. A swarm of unruly, non-paying fans created chaos beforehand, invading Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, causing damage inside, forcing added security and delaying the start of the match for an hour.
Forehead poke led to man murdering co-worker in Opa-locka, police say
OPA LOCKA, Fla. – Opa-locka police arrested a man Monday who they said fatally shot his co-worker following an argument they had at work. Authorities said officers were dispatched just after 6 a.m. to Arrow Asphalt & Engineering, located at 3051 NW 129th St., after receiving reports of gunshots.
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