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Realtors, others clean up Northeast Florida waterways
Jacksonville Councilman Joe Carlucci and his family were among the more than 200 volunteers clad in neon orange T-shirts participating in the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) fourth annual Clean-up Northeast Florida Waterways event on July 27. NEFAR hosted seven clean-up sites, including four Northeast Florida boat ramps, a...
Shock, frustration, anger, desperation: The real-life toll of Florida’s six-week abortion ban
On a Wednesday afternoon in a Tamarac abortion clinic, Eileen Diamond delivers the same news to the fourth patient in a row: “I am unable to help you here.” She tells the woman her ultrasound confirms she is more than six weeks into the pregnancy, and in Florida, the services the patient seeks are no longer a legal option. The woman stares at Diamond. “No, you have to help me,” she pleads, “I ...
Florida Sales Tax Not the Lowest Compared To Other States
Florida has bragging rights about having no income tax or inheritance or estate tax. However, compared to the other 50 states, Florida is about in the middle when it comes to state sales tax. The Tax Foundation ranks Florida as the 24th highest sales tax rate. But if you include...
Florida's prison chief takes aim at pot amendment
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon lit up the weed world this week with an opinion piece criticizing a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow adults to use recreational marijuana.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
Florida returns more than $50 million in unclaimed property to residents
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than $50 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of July, according to CFO Jimmy Patronis. By region, Patronis says Orlando ranked sixth for the most unclaimed property returned in the last month. More than $2.5 billion in unclaimed property has...
Everything Mike Norvell said on Thursday: WRs answer challenge, Scout team depth, KJ Sampson, Amaree Williams
"I thought today was a really good Wednesday practice. This is our first kind of third down, red zone, two minute, with a real focus on Georgia Tech. And I thought the guys, I mean the approach to the work, and we still had some good speed, ones on ones getting after it, but I thought the guys approached the day the right way. Obviously things we get to clean up and continue to improve upon, but these last few days I've been really, really pleased with this team. We've had a four-day stretch."
Can convicted felons vote in Florida? Yes, but it's complicated. Here's what to know
As Floridians prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 20, many are wondering what ever happened to the restoration of felons’ voting rights. Nearly 1.5 million Floridians have voted early in the primary election as of Thursday, with almost as many vote-by-mail ballots that have been provided but...
Break in humidity as Hurricane Ernesto helps bring unusually dry air to South Florida this weekend
Hurricane Ernesto's sojourn in the open Atlantic is expected to help usher in a reprieve this weekend to the maddening soup of humidity clinging to South Florida. Beginning late Friday, Aug. 16, northeast winds from Ernesto's counterclockwise churn in conjunction with a front passing through the state are forecast to pull down a...
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing millions from special needs trusts may soon have assets unfrozen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing millions of dollars from two companies that oversee funds for people with special needs may have his assets unfrozen following a potential agreement with the Florida Attorney General's office. According to a civil complaint, more than $2 million is...
From orchard to aisle: An uncertain path for emerging crops
In the shady hills of Appalachia, a small fruit tree grows in the shadow of taller oaks and maples. In the spring, maroon flowers droop from the branches. Little fruits emerge later in the summer and fall — alien green, bean-shaped, and about the weight of one or two large peaches.
Florida officials work to divest from Chinese government-owned companies
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State's investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director, was tasked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to analyze the state budget upon his appointment. Spencer said during the committee meeting that they have seen a 9.3% increase year-over-year and credited the state's recruitment and retention efforts, as well as a major focus on Florida's IT overhauls. ...
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