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Textbook authors told climate change references must be cut to get Florida’s OK
Textbook authors were told last month that some references to “climate change” must be removed from science books before they could be accepted for use in Florida’s public schools, according to two of those authors. A high school biology book also had to add citations to back up statements that “human activity” caused climate change and cut a “political statement” urging governments to take ...
Hundreds of Job Cuts Announced by Florida-Based Westgate Resorts
One of the world’s largest timeshare resorts is cutting hundreds of jobs in Florida. Earlier today, Orlando Business Journal reported that Westgate Resorts is cutting 357 job positions at its office located at 8680 Commodity Circle in Orlando. The news comes less than four months after David Siegel, the...
Operation Rooske: Central Florida Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Busted
A Central Florida fentanyl trafficking organization, described as a “family affair,” was busted in Operation Rooske. The multi-agency fentanyl trafficking investigation, which lasted just over three years, resulted in the arrest of 64 people and crippled the Lakeland-based organization. The operation included the coordination between the Polk County...
Florida's 10th Local Dengue Case Found on West Coast
(Precision Vaccinations News) — Dengue poses a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks occurring frequently. As of July 2024, the United States has reported travel-related and locally acquired cases of dengue fever. This indicates the U.S. is quietly joining the over 100 countries currently facing outbreaks.
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are now near peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter's wave of the virus.The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has reached 2.64% in Florida, according to CDC data updated Friday, and now rank among the highest of any state during this summer's COVID-19 wave.Trends from Florida have also climbed steeply in other key metrics that authorities now use to track COVID-19, including in wastewater and nursing homes. Florida's steep increase...
Billionaire Art Collector Jorge Pérez Slams Ron DeSantis for Slashing Florida Culture Grants
Real estate mogul and arts patron Jorge Pérez slammed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, calling the politician’s recent slashing of arts and culture grants from the state budget “a horrible message to send” to the people of Florida.World's Oldest Cave Art Discovered, Jorge Perez Blasts Arts Defunding in Flordia, Controversial Religious Sculpture Vandalized, and More: Morning Links for July 5, 2024 As the chairman and chief executive of the Related Group, Pérez has built a real estate empire in Miami and donated hundreds of millions to arts organizations in the city, including $80 million to a contemporary art museum that bears his name. “A lot...
Cathy Jordan, ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis in Florida, dies at the age of 74
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Cathy Jordan, who credited medical cannabis for keeping her alive for decades after she was diagnosed with ALS, died on July 4 at her home in South Florida at the age of 74. The news was relayed to the public on Thursday by Jodi James, president of the Florida Cannabis Action Network, who said she […] The post Cathy Jordan, ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis in Florida, dies at the age of 74 appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Newer Airlines Landing in Smaller Florida Airports
STEPHANIE CLAYTOR | www.flcourier.com | Avelo Airlines held its inaugural flight from Lakeland Linder International Airport on June 13 to New Haven, Connecticut. Albeit a busy airport for Amazon Prime cargo planes and private charters, this is the first time the Lakeland airport has had commercial flights in 12 years.
DeSantis signs final group of bills to wrap up 2024 legislative session
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed some of the last bills to wrap up the 2024 legislative session. House Bill 1347 allows consumer finance companies to increase annual interest rates, of which they can charge up to 36% on the first $10,000 of principal amounts; 30% on amounts that exceed $10,000 up to $20,000; and 24% on amounts between $20,000 and $30,000. DeSantis vetoed a bill...
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