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A tribute to one of Florida’s most beloved rock ‘n’ roll sons will kick-off this weekend’s round of beachfront concerts at the historic Daytona Bandshell. The music of Gainesville native Tom Petty will be showcased in a performance by the Wildflowers Petty tribute act at Friday’s edition of the “Sounds of Summer” concert...
New Orleans-style Cajun restaurant to open in New Smyrna Beach this summer
A beloved New Orleans-style Cajun restaurant will make waves this summer when it opens its latest location in New Smyrna Beach. Fire on the Bayou plans to open shop in the bustling beach town by early August, said owner Jason Ackerman, at the former location of The Sand Bar Café. The new space, twice the size of his current Orange City eatery, will hold roughly 102 tables where diners will enjoy all the same boils, burgers and gumbo dinners.
Ex-Florida Georgia Line singer Brian Kelley to perform at Republican National Convention
Volusia County native and ex-Florida Georgia Line singer Brian Kelley is slated to perform during prime time on Wednesday as part of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The country star, now forging a solo career, will perform the song “American Spirit” on the convention stage, according to his father,...
Lady Lake Playground to Close for 3 Weeks for Remodel
Pyramid Park, also known as the Lady Lake Playground, will be closed for three weeks starting July 21 as staff installs new playground equipment. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to bringing the community a new and improved playground, hand-selected by you!. Earlier this year, the Lady Lake...
He's off death row. Renaldo McGirth now serving life in prison for 2006 Villages murder
But on Wednesday, after a new sentencing trial that lasted more than a week, a new jury recommended a life prison sentence. That recommendation was greeted with tears, joy and multiple praises to God by McGirth's family members and his lawyer. A majority of the jurors, who deliberated for nearly...
Doctor integral to creating YMCA, Boys and Girls Club in Ocala awarded Key to the City
A doctor who says he settled in Ocala decades ago because he wanted to “make a difference” in the community has just been awarded a Key to the City for his impact in helping establish the first YMCA and Boys and Girls Club in Marion County. During Tuesday’s...
Dashcam Video Captures Horrifying Hit-and-Run Crash Outside Disney World
A dramatic hit-and-run near Disney World was captured on a dashcam, and state troopers are searching for the three men involved. According to local Fox affiliate ABC 7, the incident occurred over the weekend in Orange City, Florida, near Orlando. In the footage, a red Camaro traveling west on I-4...
Grassroots groups end voter registration drives, fearing Florida law pushed by GOP
A key part of the election season lead-up has disappeared this summer across Florida, with voter registration by grassroots groups all but halted because of a new state law many say targets minorities and younger voters. The number of voters registered by so-called third-party organizations is down dramatically. Just over 7,000 voters have been enrolled through the...
Heat index to soar to 107 degrees in Central Florida. Here’s where rain is most likely
ORLANDO, Fla. – There will be a little less rain Wednesday across Central Florida, but that means a little more heat for some of y’all!. We are tracking a dry pocket of air pushing in from the Atlantic, and it will limit rain coverage south of Orlando to 20-40%.
Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Democratic Party called Tuesday evening’s Republican National Convention speeches from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio “a clown show” and a “circus.” “The Republican Party can preach ‘unity’ all night long but the only thing they are united on is sending America backwards,” Democrati chair Nikki Fried said in […] The post Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’ appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
Voters in 11 states could decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with measures confirmed in six states, and signature verification pending in another five
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are pending signature verification in five states—Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska. This report provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential...
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