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Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
Florida State set to take the main stage at ACC Kickoff on Monday - Full Schedule
Florida State heads the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff event at Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. on Monday. The Seminoles will be one of the first teams to go at the four-day event. The 2024 event marks the first time that the event has spanned four days. FSU will take...
University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) | University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.
Tom Petty muralist dies after battle with cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An artist in Alachua County known for maintaining a mural in honor of musician Tom Petty died on Friday. According to a post made on his Facebook page, Steven Blake Harrison died on Friday at 12:37. The post states, "Thank you all for all your love...
Why this new coach will inject life into the Florida football secondary
New Florida football secondary coach Will Harris is looking to build a back end of the defense that's physical and works together. The Florida Gators surrendered 20 pass plays of 40 yards or longer, which was worst in the SEC. Some of that had do with miscommunication in the back end, as well as being unable to tackle consistently and contain yards after the catch.
Goldstein: Commissioner Eastman made false statements during discussion on minimum lot sizes
Mark Goldstein writes that Commissioner Bryan Eastman presented false information to influence a 4-3 vote for a reduction in minimum lot sizes The post Goldstein: Commissioner Eastman made false statements during discussion on minimum lot sizes appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
18-year-old arrested for car theft, illegal possession of firearm
Makhai Norad Carter, 18, was arrested last night in Majestic Oaks and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and resisting an officer without violence. The post 18-year-old arrested for car theft, illegal possession of firearm appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for attempted burglary and property damage after allegedly trying to break into ex-girlfriend’s apartment
Brice Simeon Daniels, 24, was arrested early this morning and charged with attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling and property damage after allegedly trying to break into the back door of his ex-girlfriend's apartment and then breaking a window. He is also facing a sworn complaint for punching the same victim in the face and then choking her and breaking her phone in June The post Gainesville man arrested for attempted burglary and property damage after allegedly trying to break into ex-girlfriend’s apartment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Breaking down Florida football's recruiting class: Gators land commit from legacy WR Vernell Brown III
Florida football landed a commitment from one of the top wide receivers in the country. And he's got a familiar name, to boot. Vernell Brown III announced his pledge to...
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