Live Oak
LATEST NEWS
‘Shoes 4 School’ giving out 7,000 free pairs of shoes to students in need ahead of upcoming school year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - One Tallahassee organization is helping kids kick off the upcoming school year with a new pair of shoes. The Family Worship and Praise Center plans to give away 7,000 free pairs of shoes to Kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Leon County in August. The giveaway is part of its 7th annual Shoes 4 School giveaway.
'I'm still in shock': Tallahassee police chase comes to halt above sleeping residents' bed
Dena Coukoulis woke up Tuesday morning surrounded by the rubble of her brick bedroom walls that once protected her from the outside world. The downtown Tallahassee resident said she remembers hearing the sound of police sirens and officers shouting, "Get out of the car!" And within seconds, the car in question was...
Iconic Midtown building—home to Kent's Lounge, Waterworks—torn down this week
It was a sunny afternoon in 1973 when Tommy Brown Jr. stopped by the late Kent Strauss' liquor store, Northside Package, on Thomasville Road. Strauss was looking to make a little more money after other liquor stores began to sprout up, so he opened a lounge where Brown, his father and a handful of others gathered for laughs, chats and mixed drinks, then sold at 80 cents. ...
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...
Mike Norvell Corrects Greg Sankey’s Petty Comment While Florida State Admits It’s Dwelling On Playoff Snub
Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell has taken the high road instead of stooping to the level of his detractors. Speaking at ACC Media Day, Mike Norvell addressed a comment from SEC commissioner Greg Sankey where Sankey claimed the Georgia Bulldogs had the most legitimate claim to being snubbed from the College Football Playoffs […] The post Mike Norvell Corrects Greg Sankey’s Petty Comment While Florida State Admits It’s Dwelling On Playoff Snub appeared first on BroBible.
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...
Living Springs to hold Back-to-School Bash
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All children from the Branford area, ages 12 and younger, are encouraged to attend a Back-to-School Bash for the 2024-25 school year on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students are invited to bring a bathing suit and a towel to the Living Springs Family Worship Center for a fun event to get them excited for the upcoming school year. To help prepare children for the first day of school in August, free haircuts and school essentials will be provided while supplies last. Additionally, free hotdogs, drinks, and chips will be provided for lunch. A waterslide and snow cones will also keep kids cool during the event. The Living S.
UPDATE: VPD makes arrest in homicide investigation
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department releases an update on the suspects and victim of a shooting at an apartment complex. Arrested 1: Darius Kitchen, African American male, 32 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 2: Clarence Eady, African American male, 26 years of age, Valdosta resident. Victim: Martevalous...
Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations. Last week, University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues. FAMU President Larry Robinson also announced his resignation last week after FAMU’s controversial acceptance and then rejection of a $237 million donation.
Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities
Quality Journalism for Critical Times University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates Tuesday to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022. UF President Ben Sasse is set to step down on July 31, and an email […] The post Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.