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Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The DOT then put up new state line signs saying, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.” Free — to do what, exactly? Drive reeeeeally fast because you’re […] The post Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Grassroots groups end voter registration drives, fearing Florida law pushed by GOP
A key part of the election season lead-up has disappeared this summer across Florida, with voter registration by grassroots groups all but halted because of a new state law many say targets minorities and younger voters. The number of voters registered by so-called third-party organizations is down dramatically. Just over 7,000 voters have been enrolled through the...
'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 1: Ambition
Editor’s note: This is the first story in a behind-the-scenes series of the Garden Theatre’s production of “Pippin” — the theater’s most ambitious project yet — and its commitment to education and raising awareness for the deaf community. Everything is quiet. The silence...
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
Four-Star DL Jarquez Carter Chooses Ohio State over UCF
After listing the UCF Knights in his final list of five schools that also included Miami, Florida, and Penn State, four-star defensive lineman Jarquez Carter committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The Buckeyes continued to strengthen its defensive line in the 2025 cycle,...
Sean Casterline of Orlando Discusses the Importance of Early Financial Planning
Sean Casterline holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from the University of Florida. He is a CFA Charter holder, an NASD Arbitrator, and has held various securities licenses, including Series 7, 63, 65, 4, and 24, as well as a Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License. Active in professional and community organizations, he is a member of the University of Florida Alumni Association, Florida Citrus Sports, and serves as a Director for the Orlando CFA Institute Society. In the following article, Sean Casterline discusses the basics of financial planning, its importance for long-term financial health, tips on how to start a financial plan, and the role of a financial advisor in this process.
NexPoint Launches $39 Million Small Bay Industrial DST Offering
Alternative investments firm NexPoint announced the launch of NexPoint Small Bay II DST, a Delaware statutory trust offering. The offering is comprised of two small bay industrial properties in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical area. The two properties in the DST offering include the Lakefront Property, which offers 192,767 square feet...
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sends Team to Help Protect RNC in Milwaukee
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sent an emergency response team to help protect the RNC in Milwaukee. Fifty dedicated members of OCSO’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to ensure safety and security at the Republican National Convention this week. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s...
NFL Hall Of Famer Lawrence Taylor Arrested In Florida Once Again
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been arrested in Florida, as a result of not following his conditions as a registered sex offender. According to TMZ, Broward County Jail said that Taylor turned himself in on Wednesday at 5 pm, after he had a felony warrant regarding the former NFL player not reporting a name or residence change.
Florida Republicans and Democrats eye independent voters ahead of November election
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Voter registration data show an increasing amount of people are registering as “no party affiliation,” or NPA. Statewide election data show NPA voters now make up more than a fourth of Florida’s registered voters. And Osceola County Supervisor of Elections data show the number of NPA voters in the county has surpassed the number of registered Republicans and is nearing the number of registered Democrats.
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