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New Florida law requires police ask certain questions to suspected domestic violence victims
About 200 people die from domestic violence in Florida each year, according to data from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. A new Florida law changes that. It requires law enforcement to ask a list of questions to the victim at any domestic violence call.
Did you get a SunPass text warning you about unpaid tolls? There's another a scam. What to do
If you received a text claiming to be from SunPass and warning you about unpaid tolls, don’t click on the link. It's another phishing scam. SunPass posted a warning on its website, warning customers the messages were not sent by SunPass and are a phishing scam targeting the public. ...
Summertime fire safety this July 4th: WM provides tips to prevent garbage truck fires
The report estimates that more than 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities and in collection trucks due to hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries, being improperly disposed of by residents.
Watermark Issue 31.14: Understanding the ‘I’
Understanding the ‘I’: What it means to be intersex and how they are often forgotten in the larger LGBTQ+ conversation. One Magical Weekend to move events next year for WorldPride weekend. OFFICIAL OUTREACH | Page 10. Pride with the Police highlights Tampa’s Safe Place initiative LGBTQ+ liaison.
Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
TIRANA – Thousands of people paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral held in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute's silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week. Kadare's coffin, surrounded by National Guard officers, lay in...
Avelo Airlines Says No Flights To Orlando The Rest Of The Year
Avelo Airlines has informed the Dubuque Regional Airport they will not be offering flights to Orlando, Florida for the remainder of the year. Avelo had planned to resume direct flights from Dubuque to Orlando in November but said aircraft availability and increasing costs at Orlando International Airport factored into the decision. Avelo announced similar decisions yesterday for five other Orlando “spoke” airports it served:
Five teachers selected for 2024 State Teachers Artist Residency program at the Hermitage
Five Florida public school arts teachers will spend part of their summer on Manasota Key while working on their own artistic endeavors as part of the 2024 State Teachers Artist Residency program at the Hermitage Artist Retreat. STARs – now in its 14th year – is presented by the Hermitage in partnership with...
Orlando Bracing for Scorching Independence Day Weekend, Heat Advisory in Effect
As Orlando braces for another wave of sweltering heat this Independence Day weekend, locals and tourists alike are urged to take the necessary steps to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to a recent forecast, high temperatures will persist alongside a moderate chance for showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Specifically, the heat index is expected to hover between 102-107 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a "Moderate to Major HeatRisk" to Central Florida residents, according to the National Weather Service.
July 4 events and fireworks in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you're looking for a list of things to do for July 4, check out the list below!. On Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge. To ensure everyone’s safety, please remember; no pets, no fireworks, and no outside alcohol will be allowed.
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