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Lab-grown meat manufacturer files lawsuit against a Florida bill that bans the sale of 'cell-cultivated' meat
SEATTLE - After a newly enacted Florida law that bans the sale of lab-grown meat, a manufacturer has filed a lawsuit against the state arguing that the restrictions give an unconstitutional advantage to Florida farmers over out-of-state competitors. In May, Florida became the first state to ban and criminalize the...
Local nonprofit Ability Housing launches fund to fast-track affordable housing in Florida
Ability Housing, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit focused on developing affordable housing, has announced the creation of the Ability Housing Affordable Housing Fund to support its efforts in Northeast and Central Florida.
James Buchanan faces underdog GOP primary challenge for final state House term
Rep. James Buchanan has represented southern Sarasota County in the state House since his first election in 2018, and he’s eyeing a final two years before term limits preclude him from running again. A real estate broker by trade, Buchanan is the son of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key − the second-wealthiest member of Congress, behind another Floridian, Sen. Rick Scott. ...
Florida delegates at DNC say Jacksonville electing Deegan as mayor shows ‘the tide is turning’
CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention is well underway Monday and much of the discussion for Florida delegates who are on hand in Chicago is Jacksonville. On the first day of the convention, Florida officials talked about how the city went blue in the last mayoral election with Donna Deegan being elected mayor of Jacksonville.
Shalimar Mayor Mark Franks elected to leadership role in Florida League of Cities
SHALIMAR — The Florida League of Cities now has leadership from Northwest Florida. On Saturday at the 2024 Florida League of Cities Business Session in Hollywood, FL, Shalimar Mayor Mark Franks was elected the second vice president of the "united voice for Florida's municipal governments." ...
WWE SuperShow Live Event Results From Fort Myers, FL (8/18): Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Gunther, And More
WWE held a live event on August 18th from Hertz Arena in Fort Myers, Florida. Full results (courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam) and highlights are below. WWE SuperShow Live Event Results From Fort Myers, FL (8/18) Braun Strowman, Odyssey Jones & Kofi Kingston def. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh...
Plans For Bailey’s General Store Explained
Editor’s Note: The owners-operators of Bailey’s Center explain the plans for rebuilding after Hurricane Ian destroyed the building in September 2022. They also share the history of the business, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Plus, there are plans to serve the Sanibel community as Bailey’s is rebuilt.
City of Sarasota spills 18 million gallons of sewage into the bay
Experts say infrastructure needs to catch up with the changing climate. Host: The City of Sarasota was at the forefront of investment in water treatment in the area. But the rains of Tropical Storm Debby produced one of the biggest spills yet. On Wednesday, Suncoast Waterkeeper, a local watchdog organization, posted on Facebook that the city’s wastewater treatment plant produced a sewage spill approaching 18 million gallons during the storm. A day later, the city confirmed. We have the details.
LifeLink of Florida launches ‘Infinity Campaign’ featuring Pinellas Park man
TAMPA, Aug. 19, 2024 — LifeLink of Florida unveiled a new initiative aimed at increasing organ donor registrations across the state. The “Infinity Campaign,” launched August 19, seeks to highlight the enduring impact of organ and tissue donation, encouraging Floridians to consider the profound legacy they can leave by becoming registered donors. The campaign is […]
AAA: Gas prices 53 cents less than this time last year, could continue to decrease
Florida gasoline prices jumped by seven cents last week, but any gains were quickly erased by the weekend, with the state average for regular down to $3.31 per gallon on Sunday. According to the AAA-The Auto Club Group's weekly gas price briefing, the average is two cents less than last week, 12 cents...
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