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TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
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...
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,...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
City of Palm Coast to Present Final Chapters of Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan Based on Community Feedback
Palm Coast, FL— The City of Palm Coast is thrilled to announce the completion of the review of the last three chapters of the Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. This significant milestone represents a culmination of our residents’ aspirations and a collective vision for the future of Palm Coast. It is a vision shaped by extensive community feedback gathered during various public engagement meetings and events.
Palm Coast Man Arrested for Human Trafficking and Multiple Offenses to Minors, Fentanyl Trafficking
BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies obtained an arrest warrant for a Palm Coast suspect wanted for multiple felony offenses. The suspect had been under investigation since late June 2024. On June 21, 2024, a concerned citizen contacted FCSO after receiving concerning messages from a...
City of Jacksonville to address Florida law that bans those who are homeless from sleeping on public property
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville is set to hold a news conference Monday outlining its plan to address a new Florida law. House Bill 1365 makes it illegal to sleep in public spaces and outlines the exact parameters of where people experiencing homelessness can stay. Mayor Donna...
Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’ in Flagler Beach Last Week
The Flagler Beach Police Department announced that they’re investigating a ‘suspicious death’ that occurred in the city last week, according to a release sent out on the matter. The agency is working alongside the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, 7th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, and the State Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the death of 66-year-old Sally Byrd.
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