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Popular Florida home hardening program stops taking applications weeks into new funding
TALLAHASSEE — The state has stopped taking new applications for a popular home-hardening program, less than a month after a new round of funding became available. The Department of Financial Services said online that funding has been “exhausted” for initial inspections in the My Safe Florida Home program. The program offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to help residents upgrade homes and qualify for property-insurance discounts for residences valued up to $700,000.
Hapco Farms expands leadership position with new Massachusetts venture, expansion in Florida
These two major facilities will further enhance Hapco Farm’s vast East Coast packing, cold storage capabilities in order to better service the increasing needs of their customers in the area. The strategically placed facilities give Hapco the ability to deliver overnight or same-day delivery from Miami, FL, to Halifax, NS. At the same time, these additional locations will be introducing new volume commodities, grown on-site as well as buying from local surrounding farmers.
FPL officials talk solar panel durability and environmental effects
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Texas hailstorm in March damaged hundreds of solar panels and sparked questions about potential hazardous materials contaminating the environment. Florida Power & Light officials say the chemicals are harder to extract than you think. Several layers of material prevent the chemicals from seeping out, and they are built to […]
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
New law will allow UNF more flexibility with its reserve fund
A new bill went into effect earlier this month that could change how the University of North Florida and other Florida universities use state funds. House Bill 707 was put into effect on July 1. The new law authorizes Florida’s state universities to “retain and report” annual reserve balances that exceed a specific amount. The bill also allows universities to include a reserve fund in their carry forward spending plans.
Van Jones: DeSantis ‘sounded like ChatGPT for mean people’ at RNC
Democratic strategist Van Jones criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) speech Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention, saying he “sounded like ChatGPT for mean people.” “He was terrible. Ron was terrible,” Jones said during a panel on CNN in response to the convention speech. “He just sounded like ChatGPT for mean people.” “I mean,…
FAST assessment scores show marked improvement for Volusia, Flagler students
Volusia and Flagler county school districts showed notable improvement in math, according to the 2023-24 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) results released by the state Department of Education earlier this month. This is the second year Florida has conducted FAST testing. The progress monitoring assessments are conducted three times throughout the school year and are designed to drive student improvement by providing teachers, students and parents with immediate data at the beginning, middle and end of...
FWC cited 14 boaters for boating under influence during Blue Angels air show
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removed 14 boaters for boating under the influence during the four-day Pensacola Beach Air Show. Despite what appeared to be hundreds of boats in the water near Casino Beach, however, there were no significant boat accidents reported. Two minor boat accidents were reported. “Blue...
Saharan dust approaching Florida. See when it will arrive and expected impacts
Get ready for some exceptional sunrises and sunsets. A plume of Saharan dust is on its way. The dust emerges off the western coast of Africa and travels across the Atlantic. It can blow as far west as Texas, according to NOAA. ➤ Track all active storms. A big benefit...
New HOA law in Florida took effect July 1; here's what your association can't do anymore
With more than 300 homeowners associations registered in Sarasota County, local residents may want to check out a new law that took effect July 1. For many Florida homeowners, that marked the day they could finally relax a little. Homeowner associations (HOAs) were created to maintain standards, uniformity and a...
Volusia County Council to host workshop on development
The Volusia County Council will dig into the county's zoning, permitting and other development regulations at a public workshop on Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. July 23 in County Council chambers at county headquarters at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. ...
Growing a community: Residents advocate for public garden
City works with nonprofit affordable housing organization to improve volunteer garden program. When Rolesia Barton got a call from The Meadows Apartments approving her public housing application, her life changed. “It literally saved me and my sons from the destitution of homelessness,” she said. The U.S. Army veteran, 44,...
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