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UF wildlife expert explains increase of shark interactions in Florida
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Many North Central Florida residents have taken to social media to share their shark encounters both on the Gulf Coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have always been reported shark incidents at Florida, 2024 has seemed to have an increase. In 2023, the state of Florida had 16 confirmed shark attacks. This year, there have been more than 10 cases so far.
North Central Florida river task force reactivated following raw sewage spills across Georgia state lines
The Sante Fe River was familiar with Joanne Tremblay, with their morning routine, lying still as she waded calf-deep to collect a sample of its water. It was a warm shade of tangerine. She knew children would play on the riverbank come midday, bright and alive like the blue E....
FEMA Gives SW Florida a Few More Months on Flood Insurance Discounts
Communities in southwest Florida will continue to enjoy discounts on National Flood Insurance, at least for now, after federal authorities granted a temporary reprieve to punitive actions taken over inappropriate rebuilding in floodplains. “The Village of Estero was notified July 19 that FEMA will maintain Estero’s Community Rating System (CRS)...
Clearwater's Dale Wood makes patriotic wood flags for his condo neighbors
TAMPA, Fla. — A Clearwater man has found a way to spread patriotism and make his condo community a great place to live. Dale Wood, 83, makes wood flags in his garage at The Village on Island Estates. Wood cuts individual pieces of wood to make the stripes for...
Inaugural Bay area law enforcement graduates complete mental health certification program
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg College recently celebrated its first cohort of students completing the Applied Mental Health Certification program. The the course is only for first responders, and organizers said it’s the first in the nation. The inaugural class includes 14 law enforcement officers from St....
FWC reminds divers about flags
With spiny lobster mini-season just a few days away, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters and divers to practice safe boating and diving habits by maintaining 360-degree awareness and adhering to all divers-down flag regulations. Diver-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels to signal the presence of divers in the water. These devices must feature a diver-down symbol — a red rectangle or square with a white diagonal stripe — and must be prominently...
Florida Lottery Celebrates Multiple Winners as Luck Strikes in Broward and Summerfield
The Florida Lottery has brought fortune to a few lucky ticket holders this summer, with significant winnings reported in Broward and Summerfield. A Fantasy 5 game ticket, purchased at a Coconut Creek Walmart, hit a jackpot worth a handsome $101,996 yesterday night. The winning digits were 5, 6, 12, 15, and 22, as The Miami Herald reported.
First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference to highlight Hope Florida as a referral resource for Florida Sheriffs and law enforcement. The post First Lady Casey DeSantis highlights Hope Florida success at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Religious groups in Florida share stance on Amendment 4
ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Religious groups across Florida are gearing up for November and the outcome of Amendment 4, an amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the Florida Constitution. "From a religious perspective, saying, well, every human being is made by God and has dignity," said Frank Pavone,...
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