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Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities
Quality Journalism for Critical Times University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates Tuesday to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022. UF President Ben Sasse is set to step down on July 31, and an email […] The post Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Winning lottery ticket worth over $64,000 sold at Florida Publix
PALM BAY, Fla. - Someone in Brevard County is more than a thousand dollars richer. A winning Fantasy 5 ticket was sold at a Publix located at 3450 Bayside Lake Boulevard SE in Palm Bay, according to the Florida Lottery. The winning ticket was worth $64,444.81. Saturday evening's winning numbers...
Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million either were in poverty or unable to...
Full Sail Goes Big On SSL Desks
Winter Park, FL (July 23, 2024)—Full Sail University has long taught students the ins and outs of audio technology, whether it be live sound or studio-based. In an effort to keep up to date and prepare pupils for what they’ll work with in the real world after graduation, the school recently installed more than 20 Solid State Logic desks and mixers for students to learn on.
Raising Cane’s opens in Daytona Beach with NASCAR ARCA driver Toni Breidinger
This morning, Raising Cane's celebrated the grand opening of its first Volusia County location. The beloved chain, now with 16 locations across the Sunshine State, welcomed guests to its new Daytona Beach restaurant at 2451 W. International Speedway Blvd., during Tuesday's opening with the help of NASCAR driver and Victoria's Secret model Toni...
'The worst deal I've ever seen in my life': Daytona considers Beach St. building purchase
DAYTONA BEACH — At their July 3 meeting, city commissioners were asked to vote on a contract to purchase a 63-year-old Beach Street building, as is, for $4.4 million. The asking price was $1 million above an appraisal the city had done a year ago, and the four-story building just north of the post office would also need another $3 million or so of renovation and repair work. That would escalate the city's total expenditure to at least...
22-year-old Shot and Killed While Selling Headphones in Sanford, FL
SANFORD, Fla. – A 22-year-old man was shot and died Saturday night outside a Sanford, Florida, home while attempting to sell a set of headphones, according to authorities. According to Sanford police, officers responded to reports of a shooting soon after 9:30 p.m. Saturday at West 3rd Street and Pomegranate Avenue. Officers discovered a white pickup truck half submerged in a retention pond near the intersection, and 22-year-old Brandon Leo of Orlando was found dead inside.
Windermere Gears Up for Exciting "Kids Back to School Celebration" at Town Square Park
Windermere residents, mark your calendars – the town has announced a "Kids Back to School Celebration" set to take place on August 10th from 5 to 9:30 PM, in Town Square Park. As summer winds down, the event is aiming to send kids off to the upcoming school year with a bit of fanfare and community spirit, as detailed by the Town of Windermere's official website.
South Lake Chamber Of Commerce July Breakfast Highlights Minneola’s Bright Future
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its July Breakfast at the picturesque Sterling Event Venue, a Tuscan-inspired wedding destination located at 20524 CR 455, Clermont. The breakfast, hosted by the City of Minneola, brought together Mayor Pat Kelley, city staff, and stakeholders to present ongoing and upcoming projects in the thriving community.
Proposed RV park near Oxford Oaks fails to win extension
Wildwood commissioners Monday denied a site plan extension for a controversial recreational vehicle resort near the Oxford Oaks subdivision. The year-long extension would have been the second for the Oxford Villages RV Resort. Developers planned 264 camp sites on the northern border of the Oxford Oaks subdivision along U.S. 301...
Florida Republican leaders weigh in on Biden’s campaign exit announcement
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Florida Sen. Rick Scott stopped in Kissimmee on Monday and spoke out following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek re-election come November. In a statement, Scott said Biden “is not capable of serving as president for the next six months and needs...
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