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Pinellas supervisor race latest in Florida to feature elections denier
The allegations were outlandish, but they still shocked Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus when they appeared on a blog in 2022. Clearwater resident Chris Gleason claimed that Pinellas County was “ground zero” for mail ballot fraud that stole the 2020 election from former President Donald Trump, even though Trump won Florida. To his followers online and at local political clubs, Gleason spread allegations that Marcus erased votes and attempted to hide the evidence which Marcus said is “categorically false.”
NAS Whiting Field: U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Elkins takes command
U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Elkins relieved Capt. Paul N. Flores as the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field in a ceremony onboard the installation on Friday. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing Navy tradition that is focused on ensuring orderly transition of duties from one officer to another. The ceremony was held in the Atrium in front of base personnel and community members.
Florida abortion ballot measure confusing to voters: Report
Voters in the Sunshine State will decide the fate of a ballot measure claiming to protect abortion through viability, but the language of the proposed amendment is reportedly confusing voters. Florida is one of several states that will vote on a measure regarding abortion in November, but an Engagious/Sago focus group reported by Axios shows […]
Schumer: ‘Misguided’ dismissal of Trump classified docs case ‘must be appealed’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called Florida Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the felony charges accusing former President Trump of mishandling classified documents “breathtakingly misguided” and called for her ruling to be “appealed immediately.” “This breathtakingly misguided ruling flies in the face of long-accepted practice and repetitive judicial precedence,” Schumer said in a statement…
Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Mayo Clinic has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Florida on the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" list. The clinic has been ranked No. 1 for eight of the past nine years, and is ranked nationally in 10 different specialties. The list...
MLB Draft ends with 8 Florida State baseball players selected, most in the ACC
The 2024 MLB Draft has concluded, and Florida State baseball had its most selections since 2017. In the final rounds on Tuesday, Yoel Tejeda and Conner Whittaker heard their names called in the 14th and 15th rounds respectively, meaning eight Seminoles were selected over the three days of the draft. Tejeda was...
ARI hosts first session of free summer archaeology program
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) has recently begun a new free summer program as part of their educational outreach efforts. Students meet three times per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. through noon throughout the month of July to study real artifacts and the techniques behind analyzing them at the ARI office. It is an opportunity for the students to get hands-on experiences in local history, conservation techniques, science and anthropology, guided by real professionals along the way. Inciting an interest in archaeology is one of the many missions of ARI, and this summer program is designed to do just that. The program is o.
Paper Mulch a Viable Option Against Nutsedge
Paper mulch continues to show adequate evidence in North Florida watermelon research that it provides strong nutsedge control. Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, discussed this year’s research with the WestRock product. “We’re very excited...
Two from Monticello attend Patriot Academy Leadership Congress
Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer The Patriot Academy Leadership Congress is for young leaders, ages 16 to 25, in the Florida Capitol for three days each June. Participants assume the role of a state representative and learn the Founding Fathers’ philosophy of limited government, individual liberty, free enterprise and timeless truths. The program specializes in applied civics with a biblical, historical and constitutional foundation. Students develop leadership strategies, life purpose plans, public speaking and advanced communication skills, campaign techniques and a Founding Fathers' philosophy of government. Older participants who have been through the program two or more times.
Santa Rosa County to dedicate new military flags at administration office
MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County will dedicate new military flags at the county administration office this week, according to county officials. According to a news release from Santa Rosa County, the county board of commissioners will host a flag dedication ceremony in front of the SRC administration office on Friday, July 26, at […]
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