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UCF survey on Puerto Ricans in Florida details important issues
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Puerto Rico Research Hub at the University of Central Florida on Monday released findings from a survey on Puerto Ricans in Florida. The survey, which was distributed in Spring 2024, included results from 271 people who identified as Puerto Rican across all counties in Florida.
Kamala Harris has Democrats optimistic about key Southern state: ‘Don’t sleep on Florida’
When President Joe Biden slipped in the polls after his disastrous debate, several states seemed to be falling out of reach for Democrats, but with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, some Democrats are feeling sunny about their chances in some non-battleground states. Florida has steadily headed toward Republicans in recent […]
FHP arrests Pensacola man in connection with deadly crash
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Florida Highway Patrol today arrested a 31-year-old Pensacola man on an outstanding warrant in connection to a fatal crash that happened late last year. Casey Folds is charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury. The crash happened Nov. 13. According to...
2 dead, 5 people including an 11-year-old boy injured in shooting at Wedgewood Community Center
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Caution tape outlined the pavilion at the Wedgewood Community Center on Monday. The center is closed indefinitely after a shooting left two people dead and five people injured including an 11-year-old boy on Sunday night. “This is a sad day for Escambia County,” Escambia County District 3 Commissioner Lumon May […]
Florida First Lady Hosted Cooking Class for Youth in Foster Care
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which...
Families hope Florida school grades stall campus closures
The big story: Florida’s recent release of school and district grades based on student performance prompted a new round of questions for communities faced with school closures. Some Duval County residents argued the strong results demonstrated why their district should not shutter their children’s schools. “They need to...
UWF awarded $320,210 to help students understand and prepare applications for security clearance
“This workforce and economic development project is aimed at the heart of two vexing challenges for the defense industry growth in Florida: finding qualified employees in cybersecurity and related fields and navigating the lengthy process of obtaining security clearance for them,” said Dr. Mohamed Khabou, dean of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.
Veterans Invited to Enter Gulf Coast Art Contest
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The "Best of the Vets" Gulf Coast Art Contest is now accepting submissions from military veterans living in Baldwin County, Alabama, and Escambia County, Florida. The contest includes Literary Art/Poetry and 2D/3D Artwork in the following categories:. Clay. Digital Media/Photography. Metal. Mixed...
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