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Popular Florida home hardening program stops taking applications weeks into new funding
TALLAHASSEE — The state has stopped taking new applications for a popular home-hardening program, less than a month after a new round of funding became available. The Department of Financial Services said online that funding has been “exhausted” for initial inspections in the My Safe Florida Home program. The program offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to help residents upgrade homes and qualify for property-insurance discounts for residences valued up to $700,000.
FPL officials talk solar panel durability and environmental effects
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Texas hailstorm in March damaged hundreds of solar panels and sparked questions about potential hazardous materials contaminating the environment. Florida Power & Light officials say the chemicals are harder to extract than you think. Several layers of material prevent the chemicals from seeping out, and they are built to […]
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
New law will allow UNF more flexibility with its reserve fund
A new bill went into effect earlier this month that could change how the University of North Florida and other Florida universities use state funds. House Bill 707 was put into effect on July 1. The new law authorizes Florida’s state universities to “retain and report” annual reserve balances that exceed a specific amount. The bill also allows universities to include a reserve fund in their carry forward spending plans.
Van Jones: DeSantis ‘sounded like ChatGPT for mean people’ at RNC
Democratic strategist Van Jones criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) speech Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention, saying he “sounded like ChatGPT for mean people.” “He was terrible. Ron was terrible,” Jones said during a panel on CNN in response to the convention speech. “He just sounded like ChatGPT for mean people.” “I mean,…
FWC cited 14 boaters for boating under influence during Blue Angels air show
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removed 14 boaters for boating under the influence during the four-day Pensacola Beach Air Show. Despite what appeared to be hundreds of boats in the water near Casino Beach, however, there were no significant boat accidents reported. Two minor boat accidents were reported. “Blue...
Saharan dust approaching Florida. See when it will arrive and expected impacts
Get ready for some exceptional sunrises and sunsets. A plume of Saharan dust is on its way. The dust emerges off the western coast of Africa and travels across the Atlantic. It can blow as far west as Texas, according to NOAA. ➤ Track all active storms. A big benefit...
'I'm just sick:' Complaints continue after Sash and Sill goes out of business
SARASOTA, Fla. - When Dick and Beth Barrett purchased their Lakewood Ranch home 12 years ago, they started saving for new windows, sliders and a front door. "We kept setting money aside, knowing this would come," said Beth Barrett. When it came time, Beth had to do it alone. PREVIOUS:...
Team USA's Brody Malone overcomes devastating injury for second Olympic berth
SARASOTA, Fla. — U.S. Women's Gymnastics has won a medal in the Team All-Around competition in eight straight Olympics. However, the U.S. Men haven't brought how any hardware in the team event since 2008. The Stars and Stripes will try to change that this summer in Paris, led by Sarasota-based gymnast Brody Malone.
Young mother makes a full recovery at Englewood Hospital after stroke
During a routine day at home, Kimberly Cansler, a 44-year-old mother of nine children, suddenly felt her leg go numb. She is the director of HCA Florida Healthcare at Home (www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/specialties/healthcareat home), a service that provides home health expertise and resources for patients as they transition to care outside the hospital setting. Given her role in health care, Cansler recognized […] The post Young mother makes a full recovery at Englewood Hospital after stroke first appeared on Town Chronicle.
'College Football 25' brings back memories, creates new ones
It took me a solid hour to make my choice. Committing to rebuild a college football program is no small matter. You have to win, of course, but you also have to plan for the future. I always start as a coordinator and work my way up the coaching ladder....
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