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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
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...
Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
Giuliani spent on Florida condo, RNC trip instead of bankruptcy fees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge criticized Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday for spending money on his Florida condominium and travel to the Republican National Convention while he avoids paying bankruptcy fees.
House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) professed to be "deeply concerned" about the "bubble" President Joe Biden seems to be in on CNN Wednesday. The post House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards first appeared on Mediaite.
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
Florida Just Made a Major Change to Its HOA Laws, and Here’s Everything We Know
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. New Florida laws are changing the conversation — and reality — on homeowners associations (HOAs) and how much power they should (and do) have. If you know, you know: HOAs are basically a neighborhood-wide governing body that help with the upkeep, rules, and maintenance of a residential community for a fee each month.
Lowndes Co. business owners say they’re blindsided by property value increase
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Thursday, July 18, the Lowndes County Historic Courthouse was filled with over 150 commercial owners and community leaders who are seeing a near 82% increase in their property value after 20 years of no evaluation. According to the chief tax appraiser, a third party assessed...
Local DEC awards seven scholarships
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) has awarded scholarships to seven local students who graduated from high school in 2024 and are continuing their post-secondary education. Presentation of the awards took place at the DEC's annual “Beat the Heat” event on Tuesday evening, July 9, at the Monticello Opera House. The meeting was called to order by Gladys Roann-Watson, chair of the Jefferson County DEC. After the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Kent Watson, members and guests enjoyed an open buffet. Opening remarks and a rallying call were delivered by Ron Cichon, and then local elected officials and candidates who are.
JCHAI students to perform World War II musical July 26-28
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Local homeschool students are performing a musical of a World War II story at the Monticello Opera House (MOH) later this month. Students from the Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) are performing Timeless, the Corrie ten Boom musical, on the weekend of July 26 through July 28. The show is directed by Michelle Dollar and produced by JCHAI. Timeless is inspired by Corrie ten Boom's autobiography, The Hiding Place, written with Elizabeth and John Sherrill. Dollar said they chose Timeless because they were looking for a musical with Christian themes that pointed to God. “After we previewed Timeless, we kept seeing Corrie ten Boom quot.
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