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6,000-Plus Miles In 19 Days: Florida Fishing Guide Sets A New Record
Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A Florida fishing guide and two friends recently set a new record for cruising the Great Loop, a journey that took them more than 6,000 miles by boat through some of America’s most iconic waterways.
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...
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
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...
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...
FST presents Ken Ludwig’s heartwarming “Dear Jack, Dear Louise”
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) presents Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” a comedic and touching look at life in 1942, as the next show in its Summer Mainstage Series. Inspired by the World War II courtship of Ludwig’s parents, “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” is part of a three-show subscription package, which also includes Kander and Ebb’s musical revue “The World Goes Round” and “The Outsider,” a comedy that cleverly critiques modern politics.
Heat index to soar to 107 degrees in Central Florida. Here’s where rain is most likely
ORLANDO, Fla. – There will be a little less rain Wednesday across Central Florida, but that means a little more heat for some of y’all!. We are tracking a dry pocket of air pushing in from the Atlantic, and it will limit rain coverage south of Orlando to 20-40%.
Manatee Chamber of Commerce Hosts July Headliner: SCF's New President Tommy Gregory
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC), hosted its July Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, July 10, featuring Tommy Gregory, the newly appointed seventh president of the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). Held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the event brought together local business leaders and educators to discuss the region's future of higher education and workforce development.
FORZA Education Management Soars with The Approval of North River Charter Academy, Signaling a New Era in Charter School Excellence
PARRISH — FORZA Education Management, renowned for its high educational standards and dedication to student excellence, celebrates the approval of North River Charter Academy, marking a new chapter in charter school education. North River Charter Academy, FORZA's fourth K-8 school, will open in August 2025 for students in grades...
Manatee pays $4.4 million for sheriff’s department building
Manatee County has closed on the purchase of a Bradenton office building that the sheriff’s department has been leasing for about nine years. The 17,000-square-foot building at 616 67th St. sold for $4.4 million. County commissioners approved the purchase May 14, says a Manatee spokesman, who confirmed an announcement...
Manatee County man appears in court on abuse charges
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - In Manatee County, a Bradenton man appeared before a judge charged with abusing a 3-year-old. Timothy Florey, 26, is accused of repeatedly beating the child for wetting herself and locking her in a closet as a punishment. Deputies found the child covered in bruises on her...
Youth+Innovation STEM Programs at the State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center
The State College of Florida (SCF) Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is at the forefront of providing innovative educational opportunities that prepare young people for a future immersed in technology. Through the Youth+Innovation STEM enrichment programs, SCF offers a dynamic range of pre-college workshops, camps, homeschool classes, and after-school activities designed to give students a head start in STEM fields. Located at SCF Bradenton, the ATC's mission is to foster creativity, critical thinking, and technological proficiency among the region’s young learners.
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