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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.
Opposition campaign headed by DeSantis allies seeks to defeat recreational marijuana amendment
You’ve likely seen plenty of ads over the past few months supporting Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, but soon you can expect to see ads on the airwaves sending the opposite message.
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...
DeSantis: Florida's tough-on-crime policies are necessary
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs' Association Summer Conference on Wednesday and said the Sunshine State does not allow criminals to run amok. DeSantis pointed out that in other states, leadership is cutting police resources and are allowing illegal migrants to form criminal gangs that loot businesses with no consequences. "CNN of all places was investigating illegal aliens that would create criminal rings,...
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.
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.
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