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FWC celebrates Shooting Sports Month, modifies amberjack season opening
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Created to encourage participation in shooting sports and emphasize firearm safety, National Shooting Sports Month will take place throughout the month of August. “Target shooters contribute to conservation through excise taxes on archery equipment, firearms and ammunition, supporting wildlife […] The post FWC celebrates Shooting Sports Month, modifies amberjack season opening first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Snack company hits $100M in Florida sales, targets market share
Utz Brands, one of the largest snack manufacturers in the country, is expanding its presence and route network in Southwest Florida. The Hanover, Pennsylvania-based company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase distribution rights across South Florida including Fort Myers and Naples, from National Food Corp. a third-party direct-store delivery distributor. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Are you ready for a local combat sports trifecta? CCW, PFL, WWE, Florida Panthers are
In a four-day span, there are plenty of options for combat sports fans throughout South Florida. From WWE in Sunrise, independent wrestling in Port St. Lucie and an MMA event near Hollywood.
Cars pulled from canal linked to decades-old missing persons cases
Two cars pulled from canals in Plantation, Florida, are linked to missing person cases from 1974 and 2004, authorities confirmed. The cars were found by an organization called “Sunshine State Sonar” which conducts searches regarding missing person cases and cars all across South Florida. CNN’s affiliate WPLG reports.
Two women directly affected by abortion bans in their states campaign in FL for Harris-Walz
Texas resident Amanda Zurawski and Louisiana’s Kaitlyn Joshua made stops in Orlando and Tampa Wednesday on behalf of the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential campaign and described how their unsuccessful pregnancies were exacerbated by their physicians’ fears due to abortion bans. Two years ago, Zurawski was 18 weeks pregnant with a fetus that she and her husband […]
Women's Soccer Hosts UCF Tonight at FAU Football Stadium
Boca Raton, Fla. | Aug. 15 | 7 p.m. I FAU Football Stadium. Boca Raton, Fla. | Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. | FAU Soccer Stadium. BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic women's soccer will open up the season with back-to-back home games. They will take on the Knights of the University of Central Florida to open the 2024 season in the FAU Football Stadium on Thursday evening. On Sunday, Aug. 15, they will face the University of Miami in the FAU Soccer Stadium. All home games at the FAU Soccer Stadium are free admission.
2nd Florida farm named by FDA in cucumber salmonella outbreak. What we know
Another Florida farm has been identified as a likely source for a salmonella outbreak that has stricken nearly 450 people in 31 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Several points of service where ill people reported eating cucumbers led the multistate investigation by the FDA...
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. ...
Florida, Arizona women oppose states setting abortion policy
About 7 in 10 women in Florida and Arizona say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a new KFF Women's Health Survey. Why it matters: The survey offers a glimpse at sentiments held in the two closely watched states where abortion rights measures will be on the ballot this November.
Over 1,300 new jobs expected as Amazon expands into Port St. Lucie, other FL locations
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — More than 1,300 new jobs are expected to be created in Port St. Lucie and other Florida locations through Amazon, the company states. Over $36 billion has been invested in Florida by Amazon since 2010, according to findings from its 2024 U.S. Economic Impact Reporton Tuesday.
Volunteer Beach Cleanup in Deerfield Beach on August 21st, Fight Plastic Pollution and Raise Awareness
Deerfield Beach is calling for volunteers to join in a beach cleanup effort this August, aimed at preserving the beauty of our coastal paradise. The event, a merger of environmental activism and education, offering an opportunity to learn about the pervasive impact of plastic on our ecosystem and our own health, as reported on the City of Deerfield Beach official website.
Owls Complete First Day of Practice for the 2024 XC Season
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic's women's cross country team stepped on the track for the first time to kick off the 2024 season. The Owls executed their first practice of the season on a hot and sunny morning in Paradise. Practice consisted of a two-mile warmup followed by drills & strides. They continued with a tempo workout of two miles, five-minute recovery, two miles, five-minute recovery, and closed out the workout with a mile. To conclude the day, they finished with a two-mile cooldown. First day back for women's XC 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Thoughts from Head Coach @alexsmolka #WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/pWqgLrA4Ka —...
Barnacle-covered package of $625K worth of cocaine found floating in Gulf off Florida
A microwave oven-sized package containing some $625,000 worth of cocaine was found floating in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida, officials said. Boaters found the package on Monday in mangroves off Panther Key near Everglades City, Collier County Sheriff's Office officials said. The package contained 56 pounds of cocaine separated...
Jessica Smiley Returns to Lead Congregation Kol Tikvah’s Youth and Family Programs
Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland has announced hiring Jessica Smiley as the new Director of Engagement and Youth Education, effective August 19. Jessica will lead all youth and family programming and serve as the director of Mensch University, the congregation’s religious school. She brings over 20 years of experience...
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