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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...
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....
Florida issues like charter schools, coastal erosion on the minds of local leaders at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, many Florida and Jacksonville area issues have been the focus for some local leaders. While there has been considerable focus on the presidential election, News4JAX found several local politicians who are focused on what’s happening in Florida, like State House Speaker Paul Renner who represents St. Johns and Flagler counties.
Just 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction
New research from TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights has revealed that only 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction, underscoring the need for both Democratic and Republican campaigns to engage Latino voters with culturally resonant language and messaging. In that vein, the...
Florida woman survives attack by punching 400-pound alligator
MIAMI - A Florida woman needed emergency surgery to save her leg after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming near her home.Rachél Thompson lives in Temple Terrace, near Tampa. On July 4, the woman said she finished a early morning run and went into her backyard for a dip in the Hillsborough River"I'm basically standing in shallow water and I look into the dark water and out of nowhere appear the ripples of a giant alligator head," Thompson, who still needs to stay off her feet, recounted. The gator attacked her, biting her leg. Thompson said she punched it...
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