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Officials still don't know what caused large hole to open under Groveland home
Charles Alvarez has lived on Compass Rose Drive in Groveland for over 18 years and says he has never heard of anything like this happening on his street. He and his family had to evacuate their home on Saturday night when a large hole was discovered under his next-door neighbors'...
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Large ‘ground depression’ sparks evacuations in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Several residents have been evacuated after a large “ground depression” opened up underneath a home in Florida Saturday night. At 6:30 p.m., the Groveland Police Department was called to the home after the hole was discovered. Fire crews arrived shortly after to assist.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
REALTORS® Association Of Lake And Sumter Counties Announces First Annual Legal Symposium – “Legally RALSC” (Aug 8)
The REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties (RALSC) is pleased to announce the Annual Legal Symposium for REALTORS®, “Legally RALSC,” set to take place on August 8th, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Clermont Art & Recreation Center. “Legally RALSC” is designed to...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
My endorsement for Apopka Fire Chief: JP Hodgkins
Those of you who read The Apopka Voice know that while I write editorials, I don't make endorsements, and I don't make predictions. But in this case, I will break both of those rules. JP Hodgkins will be the Apopka Fire Chief one day, and I am endorsing his ascension.
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
Florida gas prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon, AAA says
Florida gasoline prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, according to the AAA-The Auto Club Group's weekly gas price briefing. That caused the state average to fall to $3.36 per gallon on Sunday. "Future prices have fallen the past two weeks, to the lowest levels...
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