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Petition: Demand Accountability for Florida Couple Who Abandoned Their Dog in a Hot Car
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A couple in Florida recently decided to go for a beach day...
Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators
The Quality Enterprises construction company in Florida just flexed on every other builder in America by showcasing their artistic talents during some downtime on a site when they drew the Mona Lisa painting using Caterpillar (Cat) vehicles. This isn’t the first time that Quality Enterprises has showcased their skills with Cat excavators, loaders, and other […] The post Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators appeared first on BroBible.
National Hurricane Center hoping new cone will stop fixation on Saffir-Simpson Scale
The National Hurricane Center is excited about its launch of the new cone of concern, coming in just a few weeks. The experimental tropical cyclone forecast cone graphic will be coming out in mid-August, just in time for the peak period of hurricane season. ...
Drinking turns deadly in St. Petersburg, roommate questioned
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CBS12) — A night of drinking turned deadly in St. Petersburg on Sunday afternoon. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said just before 5 p.m., deputies responded to 8198 49th Avenue North after reports of a man shot. At the scene, they found 50-year-old Kevin Bishop lying on the floor inside the residence with one gunshot wound to the chest.
Missing swimmer found dead near Madeira Beach identified as 31-year-old man
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — A swimmer who disappeared Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico has been found dead, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. The search began at 6:12 p.m. Monday after authorities got reports of a man in distress in the water off John's Pass. Deputies say...
Educators offer solutions to discipline disparity in Hillsborough County schools
Between January of 2023 and January of 2024, the average number of referrals for Black and Hispanic middle school and high school students was about 2-3 times higher than that of white students.
Tampa Uber driver goes viral for her rideshare sing-a-longs
TAMPA, Fla. - If you’re waiting for an Uber and Linda Swann pulls up, you better have your pipes warmed up. Swann, a 63-year-old lab technician, has made a name for herself on TikTok. She has racked up millions of views with her Tampa-based karaoke rideshare setup. "I’m an...
Bern’s Co. and CASS Contemporary reveal a special collection of Código 1530 Tequila bottles
Bern’s Co. has teamed up with the art gallery CASS Contemporary to unveil specially crafted cocktails and limited edition Código 1530 Tequila bottles, featuring an exclusive label designed by CASS artist Paola Delfin. For a limited time, the cocktails will be available upon request at Haven, while the...
Buccaneers Rookie Expectations: Bucky Irving, Elijah Klein And Devin Culp
The long wait is over as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other teams around the league are reporting for training camp today. Rookies are expected to be in the building today for the Bucs with veterans arriving tomorrow. Cleats are laced up and pads will be on and the road to the Super Bowl begins now.
‘Pretty significant:’ Birds washed up on Florida shores had plastic in their stomachs
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Dozens of birds found dead or sick on Central Florida beaches in the last month had plastic in their stomachs, according to the hospital caring for them. Last month, News 6 told you about the birds washing up along Marineland shores in Flagler County. The...
Tampa Police Probe Deadly Shooting on East Poinsettia, Identity of Victim Withheld as Motive is Investigated
The Tampa Police Department is currently probing into a fatal shooting that occurred on the 1000 block of East Poinsettia, where an adult male was discovered with a gunshot wound. According to City of Tampa website, the man was quickly transported to a nearby hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
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
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.
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