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Amendment 3: Will pot legalization spark a stoned driving epidemic in Florida?
As Florida voters consider legalizing marijuana in November, opponents are painting a scary picture of what might happen: an epidemic of stoned driving that will make the state’s roads more dangerous and deadly. But the research from other states that have legalized pot isn’t conclusive, and backers of Amendment...
Feeling like triple digits across Central Florida while we watch a tropical wave
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’ll stay dry through Sunday morning, with temperatures warming up quickly. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the middle 90s in Orlando and the upper 80s and lower 90s along the coast. With the high humidity, heat index values are expected to be between 105-107 degrees. Stay hydrated!
Florida Big Bend Region Prepares for Afternoon Showers and Intense Heat
Tallahassee, FL – Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected today across Tallahassee and the broader Florida Big Bend region. Residents should prepare for typical late summer heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach the low 90s. The National Weather Service has advised using sunscreen and heading indoors if thunder approaches. According...
First look: Miami at Florida odds and lines
The Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators open their seasons at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we look at Miami vs. Florida odds from BetMGM Sportsbook before making our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week. Miami had a great transfer portal season, and look extremely talented on paper. Coach Mario Cristobal lured QB Cam Ward (Washington State) from the broken-up Pac-12, and he might be one of the more exciting signal callers in the ACC, if not the entire nation. They also added talented...
Tabernacle Choir watch parties set for September in Tallahassee
The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will perform two concerts in the Southeast in September: Sept. 7 in Sunrise, Florida, and Sept. 11 in Atlanta. The Tallahassee Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host watch parties on both dates. ...
Faith, fellowship and free food: a guide to UF’s religious organizations
Faith, fellowship and free food: a guide to UF’s religious organizations. This guide highlights the religious opportunities available on and near campus. With three-fourths of Florida’s population identifying with a religious faith, UF has a variety of religious-based organizations for its student body. Here are some organizations around campus.
Gators Ice Hockey Club Rides National Championship Win Into Division I Status
Fresh off the heels of an AAU College Hockey Division II National Championship victory and an SEC title, the Florida Gators ice hockey club team is gearing up for a historic leap. It’s a jump to the Division I level, where the competition is undoubtedly fierce. With their D II...
Miami is banking on immigrants to help with the city's imminent teacher shortage
A critical shortage will be affecting students across the state of Florida soon, according to a recent study by Florida Tax Watch which uncovered that school administrators have been scrambling to find enough qualified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. A lot of it, unsurprisingly, has to do with wages....
Why Florida Democrats should be optimistic — and why they should be pessimistic
The November general election field is set, and Florida Democrats are getting excited. A bunch of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsed school board candidates face-planted Tuesday. The presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris has given Democrats a shot of much-needed energy and enthusiasm at the top of the 2024 ticket. Social media is awash in clips of the Obamas throwing out Donald Trump disses at the Democratic National Convention.
“I Don’t Have Bombs, But I Have Rocks” Ward’s Window Breaker Unmasked
James Alexander Dewar, 42, was booked into jail on August 23 and charged with property damage and making threats against a public servant for the slew of rocks being thrown through city property windows in March. The first incident occurred on March 2 at 11:02 p.m., with a thrown rock...
Downtown GetDowns will return to Tallahassee in limited form this football season
Downtown is coming back as a gathering place for football season this year. The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority announced in a press release Friday the limited return of Downtown GetDowns in the fall of 2024. ...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
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