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As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Friday 9:00 AM 07.26.2024
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Hernando educator named state Teacher of the Year for 2025
Jaime Suarez, a mathematics teacher at Challenger K-8 School of Science and Mathematics in Spring Hill, has been named Florida’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. She was selected from among five finalists, the state Department of Education said, through a rigorous selection process. “Congratulations to Jaime Suarez on being...
The Great Escape: Manhunt and Legal Battle Erupts After Repeat Offender Sean Williams Fights for Freedom
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial. According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
Florida high school teachers attend annual ‘Scientist in Every School’ program workshop
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - High school teachers from across Florida traveled to the University of Florida to attend the annual Scientist in Every School program workshop. The week-long workshop hosted by the IFAS plant pathology department includes scientific lectures and live hands-on experiments. The workshop is designed to inspire Florida...
‘It felt like a shock’: Family of victim found in a house fire in Williston react
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Many people are still in disbelief after finding out details of a homicide and arson case in Williston. Robert Head, 58, is charged with homicide and arson. Officials say it happened on NE 4th Ave. Officials confirm a heated argument between Head and the victim led...
2 Publix shoppers win over $50K prize playing Fantasy 5
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two lucky Publix shoppers won over $50,000 playing Fantasy Five on Wednesday. According to the Florida Lottery, the winning tickets were sold at a Publix in Jacksonville and Tampa during the midday and evening drawings on Wednesday. Hollywood store sells $2 million winning Mega Millions ticket.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says special session to fix condo law is up to Legislature
As condominium owners throughout the state face significant hikes in their homeowner association assessments, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said it's up to the Legislature to convene a special session to fix the law that spurred the increases. “If the Legislature has ideas about how to make this more sensible for people, I’m totally...
Delray Medical Center | 1st Hospital in Florida to Use Innovative Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Delray Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida to treat a patient with the Nectero Endovascular Aneurysm Stabilization Treatment (Nectero EAST®) System. The procedure was performed by Dr. Joseph Ricotta, Chairman of the Vascular Surgery Program at the hospital, as well as National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery for Tenet Healthcare.
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