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Ashley Moody Welcomes New Florida Law Enforcement Officers Who Left New York, Illinois and Other States
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody welcomed new Florida officers from Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico and New York with a Sunshine Salute. According to Moody’s office, since July 2022, nearly 5,000 recruits joined Florida’s law enforcement ranks, including more than 1,200 moving from out-of-state. Four hundred of these officers alone moved from California, Illinois and New York combined.
Five teachers selected for 2024 State Teachers Artist Residency program at the Hermitage
Five Florida public school arts teachers will spend part of their summer on Manasota Key while working on their own artistic endeavors as part of the 2024 State Teachers Artist Residency program at the Hermitage Artist Retreat. STARs – now in its 14th year – is presented by the Hermitage in partnership with...
Salmonella outbreak that struck 449 people linked to Florida farm, FDA says
The latest results from a monthlong, multistate investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have named untreated canal water from a Palm Beach County, Florida, farm as a likely source of the salmonella outbreaks that have stricken 449 people in 31 states, the FDA announced Tuesday.
Florida’s top nursing schools turn away students amid ongoing nurse shortage
With a recent influx of state money, Central Florida colleges with high-performing nursing programs hired more faculty, built new facilities and expanded their programs to accept additional qualified applicants. Yet it’s still not enough to end a nursing shortage that is predicted to leave Florida with 21,000 unfilled jobs this year and more in the future. A 2021 report from the Florida ...
A deeper dive on hit-and-run crashes in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Days spent at Tampa General Hospital in April left Robert "Robby" Kirkland more thankful for his friends and family. 10 Tampa Bay first met Kirkland two months ago less than 24 hours after he was discharged from the hospital after being hit by a driver. "I'm...
New Florida law requires police ask certain questions to suspected domestic violence victims
About 200 people die from domestic violence in Florida each year, according to data from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. A new Florida law changes that. It requires law enforcement to ask a list of questions to the victim at any domestic violence call.
FLORIDA LT. GOV. NUÑEZ HIGHLIGHTS KIDS’ WATER SAFETY DURING KEY LARGO VISIT
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez made a visit to the Upper Keys on July 2 to speak upon the importance of water safety — a crucial issue as summertime kicks off in the Sunshine State. In a morning press conference at Jacob’s Aquatic Center, Nuñez touched on the...
July 4 events and fireworks in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you're looking for a list of things to do for July 4, check out the list below!. On Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge. To ensure everyone’s safety, please remember; no pets, no fireworks, and no outside alcohol will be allowed.
Children's advocate Graci McGillicuddy to be honored in Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
Graci McGillicuddy read a newspaper article in 1986 about a 18-month-old Charlotte County baby who died from abuse by her mother and stepfather. Her body was left in a bag outside of a hospital. Shaken by the brutality, the Sarasota resident soon made ending child abuse and supporting the rights of vulnerable children her life's mission. ...
A study finds children with autism are drowning in Florida at an 'astounding' rate
A 6-year-old girl with autism drowned in Brandon after wandering away from her family home on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. According to a new study by the Children's Service Council of Palm Beach County, the number of children with autism drowning in Florida is rising. Between January 2012...
The build-up begins to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot in FL
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Andrea Dumala’s Honda Accord was idling at a red light on a Pasco County road in 2014 when it was violently rear-ended by a Ford Explorer moving at 50 miles per hour. The driver was later revealed to have been under the influence. The accident changed her life. Although Dumala was later diagnosed with injuries […] The post The build-up begins to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot in FL appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Mysterious Ghost Ship Washes Ashore in Florida Amid Hurricane Season
A mysterious “ghost ship” washed up on Florida’s Panhandle beach has been traced back to a Texas man who might lose much of his life savings. This vessel, which had once held dreams of global adventures, now lies abandoned on the sand. The eerie sight caught the...
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