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Reactions to a Florida law banning people from sleeping or camping on public property
On Oct. 1, a Florida law banning counties and municipalities from allowing people to regularly sleep or camp on public property will take effect. Dawn Gilman, the CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville, spoke Friday on The Florida Roundup about the law and efforts to help Floridians who don’t have housing.
CNN Begs Judge to Block Military Veteran’s Bid to Depose Star Jake Tapper in Billion Dollar Defamation Battle — to Spare Him ‘Annoyance and Embarrassment’
A desperate CNN has asked a Florida judge to sensationally block Jake Tapper from being interrogated about his involvement in a controversial story the embattled network aired – which alleged a military veteran ran a black market of people smuggling after America’s botched withdrawal in Afghanistan.According to court documents obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com, lawyers for the supposed worldwide leader in news asked for a protective order to prevent Zachary Young, a decorated former U.S. Navy member, from deposing star anchor Tapper, the cable giant’s lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent.Tapper aired a segment in 2021 on his program The Lead...
City sets tentative millage rate
During the regular meeting of the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, July 9, the commissioners agreed on a tentative millage rate for the city. The proposed millage rate would remain at seven mills. This means property owners would pay seven dollars in property tax per $1,000 of property value. If a piece of property was valued at $100,000, the property owner would pay $700 in property tax. The total tax levied at the proposed millage rate would be $839,855. The first public hearing for the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget is set for Monday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m., in City Hall, located at 321 SW Rutledge St., in Madison.
Help local teachers with supplies
In an effort to help local teachers, Capital City Bank is collecting school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. Donations are being accepted at the bank until the beginning of the school year. The school year for students in PreK, kindergarten, first grade, seventh grade and ninth grade begins on Monday, Aug. 12. The school year for all other students begins on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Rising Warriors have successful summer
This summer has been busy, fun and successful for the Rising Warriors Martial Arts team of Madison. Instructor R. J. Krueger states that the young athletes have competed in three tournaments since late June, taking several first- and second-place trophies during the competitions. During the tournaments, the young martial artists competed in sparring, forms (in which the competitors perform a series of prescribed moves) and weapons. The weapons competition is relatively new for some of the local students, however, they performed well.
Madison Church of God holds a Legacy Men’s Conference
Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy., in Madison, is holding a Legacy Men’s Conference, with Dr. John M. Arroyo Jr. as the guest speaker. This one-night event is free, including a catered meal by Divine Events. Dr. Arroyo Jr. will share his testimony and...
CrossPointe Church preparing new home
Pastor Deron Roberts and the congregation of CrossPointe Church are busy making preparations to move into their new home. The church recently purchased the former Grace Presbyterian Church, located at 688 N Washington St., in Madison. Roberts kicked off a First Fruits “GO” offering in late June, hoping to raise...
Governor Desantis appoints UF graduate in Alachua County
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A seat is being filled on the Alachua County court after Governor DeSantis appointed a University of Florida graduate to the position. UF graduate Adam Lee will be taking over the seat left behind by Judge Walter Green. Judge Green retired in December and died in March.
Deadline to register to vote in Georgia's General Election
ATLANTA — Georgians have until Oct. 7 to register for the general election. Anyone who has not registered can do so online through the secretary of state's office if they have a valid Georgia driver's license or state-issued identification card. People can check to see if they are registered...
American Heritage-Delray's Jake Weinberg hopes to be Florida State's next great kicker
Freshman Jake Weinberg is aware of Florida State's reputation for producing kickers. He even called it Kicker U at the podium on Thursday, the last day of incoming players' availability. For now, Weinberg will continue to develop his kicking game while sitting behind returning starter Ryan Fitzgerald. “It was definitely...
Florida zoos use ice baths, bloodsicles to keep animals cool
From "bloodsicles" to frozen Kool-Aid, Zoo Miami has gone to great lengths to keep its wild animals cool this summer.Why it matters: South Florida has been under a heat advisory for much of July, with the heat index regularly hitting 105 degrees — dangerously hot for humans and animals alike.Zoos across the state are working to prevent overheating among their animals.Zoom in: At Zoo Miami, carnivores eat "bloodsicles" — blocks of frozen meat juice with meat at the center — while herbivores eat ice blocks with fruits, veggies and juices, says Ron Magill, the zoo's goodwill ambassador and communications director.The dingoes...
Opposition campaign headed by DeSantis allies seeks to defeat recreational marijuana amendment
You’ve likely seen plenty of ads over the past few months supporting Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, but soon you can expect to see ads on the airwaves sending the opposite message.
Rainy pattern still taking a breather
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Scattered storms will target areas well inland over interior north Florida. Rain will target the I-75 corridor through the evening. Drier and mostly clear conditions prevail across Duval and up and down the coastal counties. The dip in rain chances we saw Tuesday to 40% will...
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