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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,...
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...
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Lew Welge
Lew Welge is a candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face incumbent Leanetta McNealy in the Aug. 20 primary election. Q: What, in your opinion, is (are) the most prominent challenge(s) facing Alachua County schools? How do you think you can help change this?. A: Your...
Save the Date! Pig on the Pond 2024 is Back On October 11-13
Pig on the Pond Community Festival is returning to Clermont’s Waterfront Park from October 11-13, 2024. This family-friendly weekend promises a host of exciting activities, including BBQ competitions, junior grillmasters, live music, food trucks, carnival rides, and much more!. Hosted by Project Scholars, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Pig on the...
New Rainbow Bridge Pet Remembrance Path opens in Rockledge
Brevard County welcomed a new place to honor pets who have passed away. A ribbon cutting ceremony inaugurated the new Rainbow Bridge Pet Remembrance Path next to Hounds Town Space Coast pet daycare center at 3905 U.S. 1 in Rockledge at the intersection of Barnes Blvd. ...
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...
Harbor Freight Grand Opening in Sebastian on August 3rd
Harbor Freight Tools has informed Sebastian Daily that the grand opening of its new store in Sebastian will be on Saturday, August 3, 2024, starting at 8 a.m. Located at 13550 U.S. Highway 1 (corner of US1 and Roseland Road), the store has been operating a soft opening in recent days.
Orlando nonprofit offering free showers, other services to homeless avoids shutdown but still may face cuts
An Orlando nonprofit that provides free showers, laundry and other assistance to the area’s growing homeless population came within days of having to discontinue key services last week. A last-minute donation has kept Service and Love Together, or SALT, running for now, but it must still raise another $200,000 to continue operating at full capacity through the end of the year, and it may need ...
Former homeless woman gives back to others in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Several community foundations and organizations came together to give back to the homeless community on Saturday. One of the organization's founders said she gives back because she was in the same position not too long ago. Joanne Renucci was homeless for 15 years. Living in the...
Report: Tampa General Hospital ranked one of Florida's best
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa General Hospital was ranked one of the best hospitals in the state in a report, moving up a few spots from last year. U.S. News and World Report evaluated the 258 hospitals in the state with the Tampa hospital coming in at No. 2. Tampa General was also nationally ranked in eight medical specialties.
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