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Dem women in State Legislature say outpouring of support for Harris is also coming from Florida
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Florida is not one of the states Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has highlighted as focus areas, but Democratic leaders in the Florida Legislature insist that the campaign’s efforts combined with enthusiasm from voters could put the Sunshine State is in play. Harris has raised $100 million since announcing her bid for the presidency and […] The post Dem women in State Legislature say outpouring of support for Harris is also coming from Florida appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
St. Pete-based insurance company cancels some 1.2K mobile home policies, expert says
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg-based insurance company is canceling around 1,200 mobile home policies, according to Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute. In an email to 10 Tampa Bay, Friedlander said the company sent a notice in March to around 1,100 Florida manufactured/mobile home policyholders that...
Space-focused accelerator begins process for applicants
The Space-Edge Accelerator, an innovation-focused collaboration between the University of Florida, Blue Origin, Space Foundation, the University of Central Florida, Arizona State University and Vanderbilt University, is opening applications for its inaugural program. Designed to propel businesses into the new space economy, Space-Edge offers innovators and entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to gain a competitive edge by accessing space industry experts and resources.
This State Leads The Nation In Shark Attacks, But Risk Remains Low
According to the latest data from the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF), Florida continues to be the shark attack capital of the United States. In 2023, the Sunshine State recorded 16 unprovoked shark bites. The figure represents 44% of the U.S. total and 23% of unprovoked bites worldwide. With its extensive 1,350-mile coastline and warm waters, Florida offers an ideal environment for both sharks and humans. Consequently, the state’s popularity as a beach destination and its vast marine ecosystem contribute to more shark encounters than other regions.
Florida Law Enforcement Dismantles Drug Ring and Dog-Fighting Network, Arresting 23 in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay
In a coordinated crackdown on illicit activities, law enforcement agencies in Florida have brought down a drug trafficking network and a dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects. The operations, "Operation Snow Cap" by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and “Operation Pedigree” by the St. Petersburg Police Department, uncovered a nexus of narcotics and animal cruelty spanning across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area.
Exposing Florida’s Illegal Horse Meat Trade: Racehorse Slaughtered on Camera
A troubling situation has arisen in our vicinity, where there are accusations of the unauthorized killing of horses for their meat. According to animal advocates who spoke with FOX 13, they are urging law enforcement to close down the farm where a horse has been slaughtered. For months, FOX 13...
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