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Florida’s Amendment 1, explained
School board elections in Florida have been nonpartisan for decades, but a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November could change that. Proponents say the measure would increase transparency and aid voters. Opponents say it would bring unnecessary division to Florida schools. Here’s what to know. What would the...
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.
DeSantis: Defeating amendments, university reform key to deepening Florida's red hue
MILWAUKEE — Following a scorching Republican National Convention speech Tuesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out a blueprint to run up the score on Florida Democrats by turning holdout bastions of the state to red from blue. The governor lost just five of the state's 67 counties in his stunning 19-point re-election victory...
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.
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.
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...
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for July 17, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from July 17 drawing ...
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.
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