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Tampa Bay Times wins top honors in Florida journalism
The Tampa Bay Times won 17 awards on Thursday from the Florida Society of News Editors, including one for the most distinguished journalist in the state. The Times won a coveted gold medal recognizing two separate efforts — the newsroom’s hurricane coverage and an investigative series on the dangers of kratom.
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...
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday will start on July 29
(The Center Square) — Florida families will be able to take advantage of an upcoming sales tax holiday as they prepare their children for the new school year. Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday to highlight the Back-To-School sales tax holiday, which will last two weeks beginning on July 29. "This is an opportunity to save real money…it will allow you to save money on the most important...
Top Florida Republicans praise California Gov. Gavin Newsom's banning of homeless camps
Top Florida Republicans, including a leading lawmaker and governor's office staff, are applauding Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his executive order to remove homeless encampments across the Golden State. "I’m glad to see Governor Newsom finally accept reality and acknowledge the damage chronic homelessness does to communities and businesses," said state Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, in a statement. ...
#AskJAXTDY l Can you really receive a digital vote-by-mail ballot?
Q. A Jacksonville Today reader, Carol B., wants to know whether a digital vote-by-mail ballot is a real voting option in Florida. “It looks like an attempt to confuse folks about the process. Is it?”. A. It’s not an attempt to confuse people. It is possible for any voter in...
What you need to know about deadly rip currents in South Florida
With the unrelenting heat of this summer, for many the ocean is more appealing than ever. And though spiny sea urchins, stinging jellyfish and shark attacks are usually the ocean hazards people fear when going to the beach, the Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue says rip currents are actually one of the greatest dangers for beachgoers. And they account for the most beach rescues every year.
Florida HOA Says You Can’t Park Your Truck in Your Driveway
One Florida HOA banned trucks from being parked din driveways. The HOA is going against the law with a loop hole. The post Florida HOA Says You Can’t Park Your Truck in Your Driveway appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Here's how Florida's education system is serving as Republican's new blueprint
More of former President Donald Trump’s education platform was unveiled during the Republican National Convention last week, and many are drawing parallels to how Gov. Ron DeSantis has shaped Florida’s public school system in recent years. DeSantis and the Florida Legislature passed several controversial laws that defunded diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, banned instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation and demanded that state universities consider the Classic Learning Test (CLT), largely used by Christian and...
Gas prices not deterring many Florida RV travelers
As summer travel season peaks, the impact of rising gas prices on RV travelers' budgets is a focal point. The experiences of those at Santa Fe Palms RV Resort in Gainesville highlights this trend, reflecting the post-2020 pandemic growth in RV living, with over three million people hitting the road in RVs.
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. Man arrested over fatal shooting in Hialeah. NOW PLAYING.
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