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Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
Central Florida 18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Fatal Stabbing
A Central Florida 18-year-old was arrested for murder in a fatal stabbing that escalated from a verbal argument. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a fatal stabbing in Plant City, near Tampa. Deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 5800 block of Bob Smith Avenue just before 1am.
A 'policy endorsement' can lower insurance costs. But you have to waive the right to sue.
Recent legislative reforms that ended much of the incentive for lawyers to sue insurers are getting credit for improving insurance companies’ willingness to financially fortify Florida properties against disaster and loss. But is the promise of an up-to-20% reduction in your premium worth giving up the right to sue? We'll get to that...
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
Football Recap: Leelen Wright Leads Weeki Wachee to Victory over Orangewood Christian
On Friday, the Weeki Wachee Hornets made easy work of the Orangewood Christian Rams and carried off a 42-16 victory. The Hornets pushed the score to 36-16 by the end of the third, a deficit the Rams had little chance of recovering from. Leelen Wright had a dynamite game for...
Ocoee football tops Olympia in home opener, 53-10
Football has always been a game of adjustments. And whether it be in-game from play to play, at the half, from game to game or even throughout the course of an entire season — coaches and players are always looking for the schematical advantage that'll make the difference on the field.
Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is now in effect
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you still need items to help during the Hurricane season, now is the time to shop. Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is underway. The event gives people the chance to stock up or re-supply their disaster preparedness kits. Shoppers will not pay sales tax on things like generators, […]
Volusia-Flagler football roundup: 7 local teams earn first wins of 2024 season
For seven Volusia-Flagler teams, Week 2 was a good first step. Seven local squads earned their first victories of the 2024 high school football season on Thursday and Friday, and nine overall won. ...
Police: 1 arrested after shooting outside mall in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — One person was arrested after a shooting outside the Lake Square Mall in Leesburg on Thursday. Leesburg police say the suspect and victim are both under 18. A third person believed to be connected to the shooting is still out there, but police don't know who they are.
Father of 9-year-old girl mauled by dog in Lake County charged with aggravated manslaughter
The father of a 9-year-old girl who died in June after being mauled by his girlfriend's rottweiler was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on a Lake County warrant in connection with her death. Lo Juan Sessions faces a charge of aggravated manslaughter of child in the death of his daughter, Jamaria Sessions. His girlfriend, 34-year-old Tyshael Martin, was arrested Aug. 28 on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and child neglect. She is being...
Manhattan falls twice on opening day
BCU won 3-1 (16-25, 25-19, 17-25, 19-25) Manhattan took an 8-3 lead in the opening following a kill from senior outside hitter. Maike Bertens. However, BCU rattled off 11 of the next 14 points, using a kill from Ariel Simmons to take a 14-11 lead. The Jaspers would get back into the set by cutting it to 21-15, but couldn't overcome a combination of unforced errors and a lack of blocking. BCU out blocked Manhattan 5-1 on their way to winning the opening set 16-25.
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