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Two Local Flag Football Teammates Gaining National Recognition
Two local teenage girls are on a national fast track as top-flight flag football players. Victoria Ayllon, 16, a rising junior at Palm Beach Gardens High School, and Janiah Tejada, 15, a rising sophomore at Seminole Ridge High School, are currently on USA Football’s radar screen for its national 16U girls flag football team.
Education on the Ballot: Meet Matt Lane
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Election Day is August 20th, and once again education is on the ballot. In Florida, school board positions are non-partisan, but there is a measure on the ballot this November to require school board candidates to declare a party. Which means, the August election can decide these races. Don't skip it, and say you'll just vote in November!
Palm Springs preschool spotlighted during U.S. Small Business Administration visit
PALM SPRINGS, Fla. — The U.S. Small Business Administration said it has seen a record number of small businesses created in Florida since 2021, with more than $2 billion in loans distributed in South Florida alone last year. Officials from the agency along with Congresswoman Lois Frankel spoke with...
Palm Beach County News: Biden out of race, Tiger Woods update, Florida sues moving companies
Looking for the top stories featured on the July 25 episode of our Palm Beach County News in 90 Seconds? See the story blurbs/links below. Biden exits 2024 presidential campaign. What will impact be for Florida Democrats? ...
Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala sells for $31.7 million to Palm Beach County developer
Development of the former Winding Oaks Farm property in Ocala has advanced another step. Here's what we know: What's the latest at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala? The former Winding Oaks Farm has sold for $31.7 million, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. ...
MCSO leads joint operation to apprehend 12 non-citizens
INDIANTOWN — This week, Martin County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section along federal and local agencies conducted a joint operation in Indiantown that apprehend 12 non-citizens without lawful status. Lawful status includes individuals that have been lawfully admitted in the U.S via permanent residence or temporary residence. The...
2024 ‘Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Heart Research Foundation has announced Ariadna Herrera, PhD candidate at Florida International University (FIU), as its “Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year.”. Herrera will be presented with the prestigious award in the amount of $50,000 at this year’s...
Winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $100K purchased at South Florida gas station
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – A winning ticket worth over $100,000 was purchased at a gas station in Florida on Thursday. The winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $114,043.73 was purchased at Chevron, located at 1601 Coral Way in Coral Gables. Hollywood store sells $2 million winning Mega Millions ticket. NOW...
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
Behind the Investigation: A closer look at how WCTV uncovered a contraband crisis in Florida state prisons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After seven months of investigating, WCTV launched a project Thursday that uncovered how fentanyl is showing up in Florida’s state prison facilities. The investigation uncovered shocking data: massive spikes in contraband confiscations, an uptick in inmates testing positive for drugs and a state facility where...
Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old Florida mom, has been arrested and charged after allegedly crashing her car while under the influence and leaving her child behind. RELATED: ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida More Details On The Florida Mom’s Charges According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lopez was arrested and booked into custody on Thursday, [...] The post Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind appeared first on The Shade Room.
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