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The proposed plans for Anastasia State Park are leaving more questions than answers. Here’s what we asked the state
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) has proposed dramatic plans to change Anastasia State Park and News4JAX has been trying to find out where all of this started. There has been a public outcry since FLDEP revealed plans to develop a 350-room lodge,...
Hemp industry backs group fighting against Florida marijuana legalization
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Some in the hemp industry are concerned about the potential passing of Amendment 3 which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults in Florida. If marijuana is legalized, some are concerned that consumer interest in hemp-based products like delta-9, which has fewer effects, will...
‘Raise hell:’ Florida’s guidance on school chaplain program draws the ire of the Satanic Temple
The new Florida law allows school districts to establish school chaplain programs, which would authorize spiritual advisors to offer guidance to students with their parent’s permission.
DeSantis maintains sway over Florida education even when his allies lose
The big story: As has been widely noted, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t have a great primary election day when it came to his endorsements of school board candidates. That doesn’t mean he remains without influence. Consider Daniel Foganholi. DeSantis appointed Foganholi not once but twice to seats...
KFC is closing dozens of restaurants in the Midwest. What's the situation in Florida?
Could Colonel Sanders reign in Florida be in jeopardy? EYM Chicken, a subsidiary of major fast-food franchisee EYM, have closed over two dozen KFC locations, according to National Restaurant News. In a statement to the outlet, a spokesperson for the chain stated, “These locations are owned by one franchisee. The decision to...
Building Blocks Ministries To Offer Adult Care Food Program
GROVELAND – Building Blocks Ministries announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled eligible participants at the center listed below and will be provided regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation. Free and Reduced Price-Meal Policy Statement; Participants eligible for free and/or reduced-price meals must complete an application with documentation of eligibility information including the number and names of household members, the last four digits of the Social Security Number of the head of household/primary wage earner or adult signing the application or an indication that a household member does not have one, total monthly household income or Food Stamps, SSI, or Medicaid identification number, and the signature of an adult care center participant.
Lake County will hold public meeting on planned roundabout
The Lake County Office of Public Works and OM Engineering is hosting an informational community meeting to answer any questions and show an exhibit of the future roundabout project on CR 561 and Lakeshore Drive in Clermont. This meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center (3700 S Hwy. 27, Clermont).
Billionaire Larry Ellison buys Florida resort. Here's a look at his other hotels
Multi-billionaire Larry Ellison, who made his fortune in the software industry by co-founding Oracle, also has dipped his hands into the hospitality industry with the purchase of several resort and hotel properties in Hawaii, California and Nevada. His most recent hotel buy was a Florida whopper. In early August, he paid a recorded $277.4 million for the 300-plus-room, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, a luxury beachfront property in the wealthy town south of...
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein to appear in Florida next week
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will be on the Florida ballot in November, and she’ll be in the state to make a couple of appearances next week. Stein will be in Tampa on Sept. 3 to attend the opening day of the federal trial of Omali Yeshitela and two other members of the International […]
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