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More widespread thunderstorms during this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday evening storms developed with a few downpours. Ward Lake, on the east side of Bradenton, picked up a half inch (0.53″), the east side of Sarasota almost a half inch (0.43″) and 0.75″ in east Venice. We’ll see more widespread afternoon and evening storms to start the week.
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
The Point, July 22, 2024: Town of Welaka faces uncertain future
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • WUFT News: 'You don’t see this in the city': Welaka has an unknown future. "Without prior knowledge or an expert in your front seat to guide you, it could be easy to overlook Welaka. But slow down, and the town reveals a natural haven that has managed to preserve some of what the Bartrams saw on the riverbanks nearly three centuries ago."
'You don’t see this in the city': Welaka has an unknown future
In the winter of 1765, the Pennsylvania father and son John and William Bartram journeyed to the St. Johns River to explore its mysteries and botanical bounty. Just appointed Royal Botanist for North America by King George III, John Bartram’s first task was to create a report on East Florida, a new British colony.
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN CLAY COUNTY, FLORIDA ASKS PUBLIC FOR HELP IN BRINGING A FUGITIVE TO JUSTICE
CLAY COUNTY, FL - Sheriff Michelle Cook reports that: We are searching for Jillian Kimberly Miranda, a wanted fugitive. She is 42 years of age, weighing about 100 pounds, is 5 feet tall with brown hair and blue eyes. Jillian Kimberly Miranda is wanted for writ of bodily attachment for:
SJSO: Man arrested after several drugs seized from St. Augustine home in 'undercover operation'
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A man was arrested on Thursday in St. Johns County after several drugs were seized from a St. Augustine home in an "undercover operation," according to the sheriff's office. Janson Meachem, 42, faces charges of armed trafficking of cocaine and MDMA, possession of cocaine with...
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