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Only 38% of eligible FL seniors get food assistance through SNAP, report finds
More than 858,000 Florida seniors could get benefits through the largest federal food assistance program, but only 38% of those eligible participate, according to a report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute. Still, Florida’s participation rate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, for people 65 and older is […]
A top Delta Air Lines executive is leaving to lead the company that owns Outback Steakhouse
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A high-ranking Delta Air Lines executive whose impending departure was announced last week has been named CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, which owns Outback Steakhouse and several other restaurant chains. The Florida-based dining company said Monday that Michael Spanos will start his new job Sept....
Audit report recommends changes to Florida's property insurer of last resort
(The Center Square) —The Florida Auditor General recently released an audit report on the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and made several recommendations to improve customer service while ensuring it remains fiscally buoyant. The insurer covers dwellings, structures, personal property, rentals and additional living expenses. Citizens have established underwriting guidelines for each line of business for agents to use when preparing and reviewing insurance applications. These agents must submit all accurate and complete applications in compliance with the requirements. ...
Florida Man Arrested After Boarding Plane With Bloody Head
A recent arrest in Florida has sparked questions about how a couple was forcibly removed from a plane. The incident, which took place in the popular tourist state, left passengers stunned. Given the multiple chaotic situations American Airlines has faced recently, this bizarre episode comes as no surprise to the public.
Woman takes plea deal in deadly stabbing of teen at Fort Myers apartment complex
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman has taken a plea deal in connection to the death of a Mariner High School student in March 2023. A'lexis Jewett was accused of stabbing the 18-year-old victim to death at the Horizon Apartments on Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. Witnesses said Jewett...
Report: Disconnected pool pump exhaust led to 2 deaths at Fort Myers Beach home
A newly released report from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that a deadly gas leak that took two lives in a Fort Myers Beach home was due to exhaust. The report states that two men died inside the home because of it. “TECO Gas utility.. responded and...
Lee sheriff's deputy arrests fellow homicide lieutenant after swerving with 'glossy eyes'
A Lee County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit lieutenant faces charges after a colleague noted he was swerving in his lane, nearly striking other cars, driving faster than other traffic and stopped over a crosswalk line at a red light. Christopher Tice, 42, faces DUI charges. He was arrested Sunday morning and released the same day on $500 bond. He is one of four Lee County sheriff's deputies arrested in the past two months. ...
The Suncoast Guide to applying for FEMA
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Here is a list of what to do if you need to apply for FEMA. If you applied for help from FEMA in the aftermath of Debby and you were denied coverage, you can appeal that decision. Once you get the results of the inspection, you...
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