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ACC, Florida Attorney General reach agreement in lawsuit
The ACC will share redacted versions of its ESPN contracts and related documents with the state of Florida, ending Attorney General Ashley Moody’s lawsuit against the league. The shared records will be public, but the conference will be able to shield what it says are trade secrets. The full...
Report: Disney Masquerades Multiple Hotel Deaths, Report Leaks List of Tragedy
According to reports, it appears that Disney may be covering up deaths at one of their most popular hotels. Visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland is meant to be a magical experience for all who go, but at times things can sadly go horribly wrong. Not only can guests can injured while at the Disney parks, but sometimes, the largest of tragedies occurs and death can occur.
Drenching tropical wave has sights on Florida
A surge in downpours and gusty thunderstorms that could disrupt outdoor plans and travel in Florida is forecast to begin later this weekend and may persist into next week. In the wake of mighty Hurricane Beryl, the Atlantic has returned to a quiet state. However, waves of moisture and energy continue to lurk about, and one such tropical system will affect Florida from Sunday to Tuesday, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
The president of Florida's only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials are scrutinizing programs at the school that they say are underperforming and as increasing political influence reshapes the state’s higher education landscape. During a graduation ceremony in May, Robinson stood on stage in his academic regalia holding a jumbo check for $237 million, a gift that would have been the single largest private donation to a historically Black college or university – if it ever materialized. Robinson has led the 137-year-old HBCU for seven years. There has been public outcry over the university’s handling of the donation, which took the form of millions of shares in 30-year-old donor Gregory Gerami’s fledgling industrial hemp company. FAMU put the gift on pause and authorized an outside investigation of the debacle, which is ongoing.
‘Free State of Florida’ welcome signs touting DeSantis motto cost $60K
Florida spent $60,000 on new highway welcome signs that feature a campaign slogan used by Gov. Ron DeSantis in speeches and on merchandise. Signs welcoming visitors to “The Free State of Florida” now stand at 24 locations along highways and at two welcome centers, said Michael Williams, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation, in an email.
Florida is quietly denying transgender residents updated birth certificates
In the past year, Florida’s health department has declined to amend gender markers on birth certificates for both transgender adults and minors. Although the agency says it is basing denials on pre-existing state statutes, transgender Floridians had previously been able to update their birth certificates for at least a decade. Now, they face an opaque process that seems designed to reject all applicants.
Which Jacksonville hospital is tops in Florida? Here's U.S. News & World Report's rankings
Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is the top hospital in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report's latest "Best Hospitals" ranking, which has given the Southside facility the state's No. 1 honor for eight of the last 10 years. Advent Health Orlando took top honors in 2019 and, under its former name, Florida Hospital...
SGMC honors team for saving child having life-threatening reaction to anesthesia
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Recently, a group of several members of South Georgia Medical Center’s surgical services team was honored as health system heroes. During its monthly board of directors meeting, SGMC Health honored several members of its surgical services team for their work while caring for a pediatric patient who was experiencing malignant hyperthermia (MH).
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