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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...
Petition: Demand Accountability for Florida Couple Who Abandoned Their Dog in a Hot Car
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Heat, rain return as tropical wave makes its way through Florida. See what to expect and when
A tropical wave is expected to bring locally heavy showers and storms to portions of Florida through today. Combined with lingering Saharan dust, some "dirty rain" is possible. The tropical moisture increasing Florida's rain chances won’t be anything organized, according to Ryan Truchelut, chief meteorologist at WeatherTiger. ➤ Track all active storms ...
“Florida Lawyer’s $1 Million Donation to Fire Chief- After Trump Rally Tragedy Shocks Nation”
Florida lawyer Dan Newlin is the contributor who was acknowledged by President Trump on Thursday night through his Republican National Convention (RNC) speech for giving $1 million to the loved ones of the individual who was killed after a Trump rally. The family members of 50-year-old resigned fire chief Corey...
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.
Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million either were in poverty or unable to...
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