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Man pleads guilty to 1 felony, 2 misdemeanors in Miami-Dade road rage case
MIAMI – A 41-year-old man pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with a 2023 road rage incident in far northwest Miami-Dade. Court records show William Angelo Puig pleaded guilty to one count of felony criminal mischief and two misdemeanor counts of battery and leaving the scene of a crash causing damage. Puig will receive probation.
Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday in Aventura
AVENTURA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning with Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. The conference was held at Mo’s Bagels & Deli in Aventura, where he previewed Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday. The tax holiday, starting Monday...
Southwest Florida's growing zones shift north as planet warms; so do half of rest of U.S.
As Earth's thermostat rises, the places where certain plants grow best are shifting north — but most farmers and gardeners don't need to uproot their routines just yet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its map of growing zones relied on by millions of farmers and gardeners nationwide to determine if they remain within the viability zone for their variety of crops or plants.
Florida Tech, Three Additional Florida Universities Launch Joint Effort to Boost Space Manufacturing
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In an ambitious move to support the rapidly expanding space manufacturing sector, Florida Tech and three additional Florida universities have joined forces to establish the Center for Science, Technology and Advanced Research in Space, or C-STARS. Researchers from Florida Tech, the University...
Art As An Economic Engine
More than ever, it seems, community arts across Florida’s diverse demographic and geographic landscape are thriving. That might not be news except for this single salient fact: State funds providing support to nonprofit arts organizations that enrich their towns and counties both culturally and economically were cut from the state’s final budget this year, for the first time since 1969. […] The post Art As An Economic Engine first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for July 24, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from July 24 drawing ...
Be a good neighbor: Prepare for storms
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Over the years, I’ve met plenty of people who refuse to live in Florida because they say Florida has hurricanes. While that’s true, no matter where you live — anywhere on the planet — there is always a chance […] The post Be a good neighbor: Prepare for storms first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Good Condition Is Florida’s Eco-Luxe Skincare Revolution
In the heart of Florida, a new skincare brand is making waves with its commitment to luxury and sustainability. Good Condition, founded by Cherie Baughn in June 2023, is redefining the beauty industry with its eco-friendly, high-quality products that are as good for the body as they are for the environment.
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