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Auditions held for Venice Laughs
Venice Theatre invites area stand-up comedians to audition for “Venice Laughs: An End-Of- Year Holiday Season Stand-Up ComedyFest for Adults Who Love The Funny Side of Life.” Comedians selected will round out Venice Laugh’s four public performances anchored by these headliners:. • Al Ernst, 7:30 p.m. Friday,...
Video shows black bear at North Port, Florida home's front door
A black bear was caught on video approaching the front door of a North Port home. The North Port Police Department responded to a report of a black bear along Tidwell Street in the North Port Estates area over the weekend, according to a post on the agency's Facebook page.
Recapping North Port Forward’s regional economic development forum
On Wednesday, June 26, North Port Forward (northportforward.com) hosted an Economic Development Community Conversation at the Hampton Inn on U.S. 41 in North Port. The event aimed to inform and engage residents about economic development initiatives in the region. Key economic development leaders provided presentations, including Dave Gammon, director of the Charlotte County Economic Development (cleared4takeoff.com); Josh Ewen, vice president […] The post Recapping North Port Forward’s regional economic development forum first appeared on Town Chronicle.
North Port’s 65th Birthday Celebration, City Center Front Green, North Port City Hall
Luda Hrehoryak, Dariana Denys, Anna Denys, Olha Denys and Inna Solovyov The post North Port’s 65th Birthday Celebration, City Center Front Green, North Port City Hall first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Celebrating the summer at Wellen Park with upcoming music and community events
Wellen Park invites the community to celebrate the summer with a new lineup of events. Come to Downtown Wellen to enjoy a variety of fun-filled events, such as the brand-new night market and additional Friday night concerts. “We look forward to introducing these new events to the community this summer,” said Christine Masney, vice president of marketing for Wellen Park. […] The post Celebrating the summer at Wellen Park with upcoming music and community events first appeared on Town Chronicle.
DeSantis tells cheering Iowa Republicans: ‘I hope and pray’ Biden is Dem nominee
MILWAUKEE — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis took his push to eventually become the party’s presidential nominee to the Iowa Republican Party on Wednesday during a speech on the terrace of an Italian-style villa overlooking Lake Michigan. During his 10 minutes of remarks, DeSantis, who unsuccessfully challenged Donald Trump for the nomination this year, praised […] The post DeSantis tells cheering Iowa Republicans: ‘I hope and pray’ Biden is Dem nominee appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
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.
Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to to get help.
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.
ACC, Florida Attorney General reach agreement in lawsuit
The ACC will share redacted versions of its ESPN contracts and related documents with the state of Florida, ending Attorney General Ashley Moody’s lawsuit against the league. The shared records will be public, but the conference will be able to shield what it says are trade secrets. The full...
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