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Local Dentist Recognized With Florida Dental Association Team Impact Award
The Florida Dental Association (FDA) proudly announces that Lianne Bell of Tallahassee was recognized with the Team Impact Award at the 2024 FDA Awards Luncheon in Orlando. Bell has worked in the FDA’s Leadership Affairs department for almost six years. In her role with the FDA, she oversees the administration of the Board of Trustees, the House of Delegates and the FDA’s delegation to the American Dental Association.
Florida issues Missing Child Alert for two children believed to be in danger
CRAWFORDVILLE, Florida — A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Caden Barber Jr., a 7-year-old boy, and Marina Barber, a 9-year-old girl, last seen in Crawfordville. The children were last spotted in the area of the 100 block of Melody Lane. Caden Barber Jr. is described as...
DeSantis endorses 5 Tampa Bay school board candidates
Three school board candidates in Pinellas County and two in Hillsborough County can now count Gov. Ron DeSantis among their supporters in the Aug. 20 primary. In the first of what could be several rounds of endorsements, DeSantis announced his backing of Danielle Marolf, Erika Picard and Stacy Geier in Pinellas, and Layla Collins and Myosha Powell in Hillsborough.
Florida Planned Parenthood PAC endorses five in Senate races and 51 in the House
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Planned Parenthood PAC announced its first round of endorsements for the state Legislature Monday, saying those candidates would fight attacks on Floridians’ reproductive freedom. For the Florida Democratic Party, which the GOP outnumbers by more than 956,000 registered voters, support for the abortion-rights amendment could translate to overall support for its candidates. The […] The post Florida Planned Parenthood PAC endorses five in Senate races and 51 in the House appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Scott leads polls, fundraising in Florida U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) — If recent polls and fundraising totals are to be believed, Florida incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott will likely keep his seat in the GOP column. Scott is leading in both the polls and fundraising efforts against his Democrat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ahead of the general election on Nov. 5. According to the Federal Election Commission website, Scott has raised almost $30 million between 2019 and 2024...
McCarthy-Gaetz feud hits the road
MILWAUKEE — The long-running feud between former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) hit the road this week, putting a spotlight on the tensions still percolating through the House GOP conference as the Republican Party pushes a message of unity. McCarthy — who was ousted from the top job in a historic fashion last…
Florida is the state with the highest number of migrants protected from deportation, DHS reports
Florida is the state with the highest number of immigrants protected from deportation in the U.S., according to a newly published report from the Department of Homeland Security. The protected migrants are part of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS), designated by the DHS, which allows people whose countries are experiencing...
Sports Spotlight Shines On South Lake County – A Premier Training Site For Olympic Athletes
South Lake County, particularly the areas of Clermont and Montverde, has become a favored training ground for athletes from around the world, including those preparing for the 2024 Olympics. This region’s appeal lies in its world-class facilities, supportive environment, and commitment to athletic excellence. Clermont, the “Choice of Champions,”...
Lake Co. Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for dogs as facility houses record number
More than 100 dogs have entered the care of the Lake County Animal Shelter in the last two weeks, totaling more than 200. It's a record number for the facility, which hasn't seen nearly this many canines in its care since Hurricane Irma. "We expect even more to come in...
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