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Panel decides abortion-rights amendment would increase litigation costs for FL
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Panelists appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other political opponents of the proposed abortion-rights amendment pushed an administrative committee to abandon precedent and write an estimate boosting the potential cost to taxpayers should the amendment pass in November. During a meeting of the state Financial Impact Estimating Conference that stretched for 12 hours Monday, those […] The post Panel decides abortion-rights amendment would increase litigation costs for FL appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Here's how much it'll cost you to retire 'comfortably' in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While Florida's population has boomed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sunshine State is still known as a paradise for retirees to call home. But with inflation continuing to rise, is Florida still the palm-treed wonderland for folks ages 55 and older?. So,...
Broward sending out thousands of vote-by-mail ballots ahead of Florida primary
MIAMI - The Florida primary election is less than six weeks away and vote-by-mail ballots are headed to voters. On Tuesday, Broward's Supervisor of Elections Office mailed out more than 200,000 vote-by-mail ballots. If voters have already put in a request for a vote-by-mail ballot, the ballot should be in the mailbox in the next couple of days. If you need to register for a vote-by-mail ballot, you have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, to do so.Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be forwarded. If you want your vote-by-mail ballot sent to an address that's different from the one on file with...
Publix Shopper Wins The $110k Jackpot Off A Free Fantasy 5 Ticket
Everyone loves a good Florida Lottery story here in Tampa Bay. One Publix shopper got more than they bargained for when they struck gold on a free Fantasy 5 ticket raking in more than $110,000 in winnings. According to the Florida Lottery, a Publix in Carrollwood gave out a free...
Police are watching for Florida speeders. What to know about Operation Southern Slow Down
Florida drivers better not put the pedal to the metal this week. Or really ever, according to the state. The Florida Department of Transportation, along with other state officials, have kicked off its eighth annual campaign to crack down on high-speed drivers and education the public on the dangers of speeding.
Man airlifted to hospital after being bitten by shark in Florida Keys
KEY WEST, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is in the hospital after a shark bit him, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says the man was spearfishing on the reef near Key West when a shark decided to take a bite out of him. The...
Florida Panhandle beach named one of the best snorkeling spots by Southern Living
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Sunshine State is famous for its picturesque views, and turquoise waters, but life under the water’s surface is just as beautiful. If you haven’t added snorkeling to your bucket list, now is the time especially if you’re in the Panhandle. Southern Living has recognized Jetty Beach in St. Andrews […]
Application deadline extended for Florida Virtual Full-Time Public Schools
FLVS has extended the application deadline for the full-time option. The deadline is July 19 for students in 9th through 12th grades. The deadline for students in kindergarten through 8th grades is July 26. The post Application deadline extended for Florida Virtual Full-Time Public Schools appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Miami Beach police seek man in ‘very heinous attack’ of woman rollerblading on Beachwalk
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Police in Miami Beach are searching for the person who allegedly attacked a woman who was rollerblading early Tuesday morning. The suspect is still out there as the victim is recovering. Police said he attacked the young woman from behind at around 1 a.m. Tuesday...
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