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Florida Singles Among Least Honest in Online Dating, Study Finds
It has been a rough few months for those looking for love in South Florida. First, New Times reported that Florida is the worst state for dating. Another study revealed. Miami is one of the worst cities in which to raise a family. Unfortunately, we have more bad news for...
Atlas acquires 3 Florida communities, plans $1.5M in renovations
Birmingham, AL-based Atlas Senior Living and affiliate company Salta Capital have acquired three senior living communities in Florida and plan $1.5 million in renovations. The communities, in the Orlando, FL, submarkets of Clermont, Ocoee and Oviedo, offer assisted living and memory care. “The acquisition underscores Atlas Senior Living’s commitment to...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
Florida has the highest number of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Quality Journalism for Critical Times More than 5.7 million Floridians are vulnerable to extreme heat, according to a report from the Florida Policy Institute, which called upon state lawmakers to repeal a new law that prohibits local governments from enacting heat protections for outdoor workers. Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest number of emergency room […] The post Florida has the highest number of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Winning lottery ticket worth over $64,000 sold at Florida Publix
PALM BAY, Fla. - Someone in Brevard County is more than a thousand dollars richer. A winning Fantasy 5 ticket was sold at a Publix located at 3450 Bayside Lake Boulevard SE in Palm Bay, according to the Florida Lottery. The winning ticket was worth $64,444.81. Saturday evening's winning numbers...
Jasper City Council deals with interpersonal conflict
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, July 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a change to the agenda, adding the swearing in of two new police officers, and a statement on the swimming program. After the agenda was approved, the council moved into public comment. Nancy Cozort stood up to speak, her comment was in regard to item nine on the agenda, in which Vice Mayor Garrett Selph planned to hold an open discussion on continuing the search for a permanent city manager. She began by saying that she doesn't want to see Interim City Manager Mark Meyers fired if that is what the item is about. She also sa.
Celebrate 80 years of Smokey Bear this Saturday in Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, Smokey Bear was an icon that commanded our full attention to when he said, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” While that message has changed slightly, the impact of Smokey’s words can still be felt.
End this summer with fun with Journey Church
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Join Journey Church of Mayo for its Summer Fun Nights from Monday, July 29, through Thursday, Aug. 1. It's their version of vacation Bible school, end-of-summer, and back-to-school bashes all rolled into four exciting nights! The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening and features games, crafts, music, snacks and all kinds of fun. Journey Church is located at 796 W Main St., in Mayo. Space is limited, so be sure to visit the Journey Church Facebook page to register for Summer Fun Nights.
Littlewood Elementary School is undergoing renovations
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Students at Little Wood Elementary School will be taking classes on a temporary site this school year. The current campus is undergoing renovations. All students and staff will be relocated to modular (portable) classrooms at the Westwood Middle School campus for this upcoming school year. ACPS spokesperson...
State schools chief drops African American studies course
ATLANTA — State School Superintendent Richard Woods has decided not to recommend adding an Advanced Placement African-American studies course to the state’s curriculum offerings during the upcoming school year. Word of Woods’ decision came in a communication Monday from Gwinnett County Public Schools Chief Learning Officer DeNelle West to the district’s teachers. Gwinnett was among several school districts that piloted the course during the 2023-24 school year. “This will necessitate...
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