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High school NIL in Florida: Here's FHSAA's latest rule change after vote on collectives
The Florida High School Athletic Association amended its bylaws on amateurism in a remote emergency meeting on Monday, the latest step in the association's continuing process to regulate Name, Image and Likeness across the Sunshine State. The FHSAA, which voted last month to permit NIL deals for Florida high school athletes under specified...
Only one third of the Florida Legislature races will have primaries
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Floridians have until Monday to register to vote in the primaries on Aug. 20. This year, all of the seats in the state House and half of the Senate posts are technically up for grabs; in practice only one third of those races will feature primaries. The state’s closed-primary system means that if there are […] The post Only one third of the Florida Legislature races will have primaries appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, Succeeds Douglas E. Padgett, MD as Chief Medical Officer of HSS Florida David Backstein, MD, Named Medical Director of HSS at NCH
July 22, 2024 – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointments of Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer of HSS Florida and David Backstein, MD, as Medical Director of HSS at NCH. Dr. Qureshi succeeds Douglas E. Padgett, MD, who was appointed Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director of the HSS enterprise in September. Dr. Backstein succeeds David L. Helfet, MD, who will continue to serve as Founding Medical Director of HSS at NCH. All three appointments are effective immediately.
Monday July 22 is final day to register to vote in August Florida primary elections
If you’re not someone who consistently stays in the loop on politics and elections, an election year can be a confusing time, especially if you live in Florida. Many people might be wondering what exactly is the difference between Florida’s presidential preference primary, the actual primary election and the general election. That’s a...
Police: Ex-security monitor at Broward middle school facing felony charge for physically abusing student
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A former school employee in Broward County was arrested over the weekend on disturbing allegations, police announced Monday. According to authorities, 32-year-old Rubyne Burrows was working as a school security monitor at William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale when the incident occurred on Feb. 27.
Fort Pierce Police investigate deadly shooting on Dunbar Street, police said
FORT PIERCE − Fort Pierce Police are investigating a shooting incident last week that killed a 27-year-old man, a police spokesperson said Monday. The incident occurred about 7:18 p.m. Friday in the 2800 block of Dunbar Street, police spokesperson April Lee said. The location is just south of Avenue D and west of North 25th Street. ...
Pastor accused of raping juvenile girl
Christopher Robin Whitehead, 35, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with sexual battery on a victim between the ages of 12 and 18. The post Pastor accused of raping juvenile girl appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks in Orlando with Florida education commissioner
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday at two different events in Orlando. The governor spoke at the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference at 9 a.m. Next, DeSantis headed to a news conference at Rosen Shingle Creek with Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.
Road closure on Lakeview Avenue for One City Plaza maintenance work
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Drivers heading westbound across the Royal Park Bridge should expect a full road closure on Lakeview Avenue on Tuesday. The Town of Palm Beach stated the closure will be between Olive Avenue and Dixie Highway from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The closure...
West Palm Beach Gears Up for First-Ever Eudemonia Summit Centered on Health and Well-Being
The inaugural Eud?monia summit is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 in West Palm Beach. This event is expected to draw wellness enthusiasts who are seeking the latest expert insights, products, and services for health and well-being. Inspired by the Greek word for “life well lived,” the summit will focus on five elements of human flourishing: movement, nourishment, mental optimization, and restoration.
Large ship off Florida coast ID’d as high-tech cable-laying vessel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a NewsNation affiliate WBTW camera.
Does Saharan dust affect air quality? Here's how to check in Florida and what you should know
Saharan dust that arrived in Florida over the weekend may be helping keep the tropics quiet, but it can also reduce air quality across the Sunshine State. No location in Florida has an air quality that is considered unhealthy as of 1:30 p.m. Monday. The air quality is considered moderate across most of the state, although there are some locations — especially in the Panhandle and some areas scattered around the state — with a good air quality.
Heavy rains forecast for some areas of Florida as tropical wave approaches. See what to expect
While the tropics continue to stay quiet, you'll need to keep an umbrella handy this week. The good news is that temperatures are expected to drop slightly, although heat advisories were issued for portions of Northeast Florida. Flood advisories are in effect for a few areas in South Florida Monday afternoon. ...
KINGS POINT DELRAY BEACH: Yet Another Arrest, Now 17 In 2024 As Record Nears
KINGS POINT DELRAY BEACH NEARS ALL-TIME ARREST RECORD. In 2024, 17 Arrests. Since 2023, 37 Arrests! BY: KINGS POINT BUREAU | BocaNewsNow.com DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — For the second time in just days, a resident of the senior living community of Kings Point in Delray Beach has been… Read More »KINGS POINT DELRAY BEACH: Yet Another Arrest, Now 17 In 2024 As Record Nears
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