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Goodness, what a season for the Community Service League!
John’s Island Community Service League members had much to celebrate at their annual Closing Luncheon, co-chaired by Deb Littleson and Maris Pascal. “The work that you do gives purpose to the funding that we provide and the programs we support,” said Ellen Kendall, JICSL president, welcoming the representatives from nonprofits who were also in attendance.
2 men wanted accused of stealing over $700K from more than 600 churches
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is asking for the public’s help finding two wanted men. FDLE arrested 37-year-old Marius “Viorel” Dumitru and 30-year-old Marius Dumitru in 2021 in Operation Thou Shall Not Steal. They were released by the court post-arrest and absconded before trial. They...
Sebastian Inlet bridge project pits bicyclists versus homeowners over proposed bike lanes
SEBASTIAN — Bicyclists and homeowners jousted back and forth regarding safety concerns during a Florida Department of Transportation meeting Wednesday on the proposed Sebastian Inlet Bridge. FDOT's plan includes expanding the pavement of the current 8-foot shoulder — creating a 7-foot path for bicycles. Presently, the lane is 4-feet...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Thursday 6:25 AM 07.18.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Pictures: Release of endangered Florida grasshopper sparrows marks milestone
Critically-endangered Florida grasshopper sparrows are released on the prairie at Avon Park Air Force Range, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The 1,000th bird of the rare species raised in captivity was a part of the release by biologists at the air base 60 miles south of Orlando. ©2024 Orlando Sentinel. Visit orlandosentinel.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
A new report shows drug overdose deaths still on decline in Florida. But why?
Drug overdose deaths are still on the decline in Florida, but toxicologists, drug experts and those who advocate for people who use drugs say they don’t have a concrete answer for why. According to data released by Florida's Medical Examiners Commission, in the first six months of 2023, overdose deaths decreased by...
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Florida State Guard prepares to serve in the event of a hurricane
The Florida State Guard (FSG) recently completed its first annual training since Gov. Ron DeSantis reactivated the agency in June 2022. During the 14-day mission rehearsal exercise, soldiers underwent a series of rigorous simulations to test their emergency response proficiencies in the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane with multi-county impacts. After officially launching four operational units, the FSG exercised new […] The post Florida State Guard prepares to serve in the event of a hurricane first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Alert! Residents Alarmed by Annoying and Dangerous Mosquito Surge in South Texas
WFCN – Recently, have you seen an increase in the number of mosquitoes?. Standing water increases mosquito populations whenever a hurricane passes through. There is a wide spectrum of mosquito dangers. “They are bothersome, to be sure, but they also spread disease,” Dr. Linda Yancey of Memorial Hermann in...
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