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Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The DOT then put up new state line signs saying, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.” Free — to do what, exactly? Drive reeeeeally fast because you’re […] The post Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Republicans Folley, Benarroch talk Medicaid, guns, more at first District 81 forum
Republican representative candidates Greg Folley and Yvette Benarroch talked everything from guns, social media and affordable housing to the arts, small businesses, immigration and man-made meats at the first forum for Florida District 81 on July 16. Organized by the Naples Reagan Club – formerly the Naples Republican Club –...
Crealdé School of Art chooses next executive director, Peter Schreyer to step down after nearly 30 years
After nearly 30 years at the helm at Crealdé School of Art, Peter Schreyer will step down in January. But his successor is already at work. Emily Bourmas-Fry will be the new leader of the Winter Park school, known for its classes, galleries and summer camps, Crealdé officially announced today as word spread throughout the arts community. As part of an unusual 18-month leadership transition ...
Popular Miracle Mile hotel getting $3M upgrade
When driving down 20th Street, you may have noticed the extensive scaffolding erected on the exterior of the Hampton Inn & Suites at the 6th Avenue intersection. The attractive, L-shaped hotel developed by Keith Kite and built by Proctor Construction in 2015, is in the midst of a $3-million renovation that will make it “the fresh new hotel in town,” according to General Manager Brenda Celano.
Titusville Police Raid One Stop Grocery Amid Crime Concerns
Titusville Police Department detectives executed a search warrant on One Stop Grocery, located in the 400 block of Park Avenue, early this morning. The raid, which occurred around 7:00 a.m., was prompted by numerous complaints alleging illegal gambling, drug sales, and weapon-related incidents at the establishment. The operation was carried...
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis said state is 'morally obligated' to keep funding My Safe Florida Home
MILWAUKEE — He is on the floor of the Republican National Convention, but Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has his eyes back on Florida, and hurricane season. Forecasters are predicting an extremely active season. Patronis is convinced it's not a question of if but when a storm's going to hit the state. Like other Florida officials, he has asked the state's 22 million-plus residents to have a plan and prepare ahead of an approaching yellow cone.
Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens
OMAHA — Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet...
Florida attorney general’s office and ACC come to agreement, documents at center of legal battle to be made public
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The documents at the center of the Florida State University’s ACC legal battle may soon be available to the public, according to Florida attorney general Ashley Moody. She said her office and the attorneys for the ACC have reached in agreement to provide the ACC’s...
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