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Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations. Last week, University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues. FAMU President Larry Robinson also announced his resignation last week after FAMU’s controversial acceptance and then rejection of a $237 million donation.
Snap! Orlando hosts Le Salon 2024
Snap! Orlando will host its annual showcase this year, Le Salon 2024, featuring international and regional artists. The showcase will present various modes of art and will incorporate notions of not only perception but also culture and beauty. According to a press release, “We will be offering art consultations and...
GOP adopts education platform that follows Florida’s lead
The big story: The national Republican platform this year is looking an awful lot like Florida’s playbook when it comes to education policy. Ideas from the Sunshine State embedded in the GOP plan include prohibiting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation, restricting lessons about race, and defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Patricia Menendez
ORLANDO, Fla. – For Patricia Menendez, the boathouse is a home away from home. “Six days a week, you’re coming here up until dinner time from 4-6:30,” Menendez told News 6, “and Saturday, early mornings at 7:30″. A recent graduate of Olympia High School, Menendez is...
Agencies, companies look to Puerto Rico for workers as Central Florida Latino population booms
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida and Puerto Rico have long had a close relationship — one Central Florida companies and agencies are now capitalizing on to recruit workers from the island for jobs here. Lixia Díaz is one example of that. On a sunny day in Puerto Rico,...
DeSantis: Florida's tough-on-crime policies are necessary
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Florida Sheriffs' Association Summer Conference on Wednesday and said the Sunshine State does not allow criminals to run amok. DeSantis pointed out that in other states, leadership is cutting police resources and are allowing illegal migrants to form criminal gangs that loot businesses with no consequences. "CNN of all places was investigating illegal aliens that would create criminal rings,...
Florida Singles Among Least Honest in Online Dating, Study Finds
It has been a rough few months for those looking for love in South Florida. First, New Times reported that Florida is the worst state for dating. Another study revealed. Miami is one of the worst cities in which to raise a family. Unfortunately, we have more bad news for...
Lafayette FBLA attends National Leadership Conference in Orlando
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Friday, June 28, Lafayette High School (LHS) sent 10 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the FBLA National Leadership Conference. These 10 members competed in Middle-Level Business Ethics, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Broadcast Journalism and Parliamentary Procedure. These students were a small part of the conference, as there were over 16,000 registered attendees. Saturday afternoon, June 29, marked the start of the competitions for LHS. At 1:01 p.m., Holland Jackson presented his Business Ethics presentation for his preliminary round. He was followed by the Parliamentary Procedure team, consisti.
Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators
The Quality Enterprises construction company in Florida just flexed on every other builder in America by showcasing their artistic talents during some downtime on a site when they drew the Mona Lisa painting using Caterpillar (Cat) vehicles. This isn’t the first time that Quality Enterprises has showcased their skills with Cat excavators, loaders, and other […] The post Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators appeared first on BroBible.
Gatorland welcomes its first-ever red fox family, saved from a fur farm
Gatorland’s newest residents are a little less scaly than their peers. The 150-acre Orlando theme park and conservation hub rescued three red fox siblings through the third-party organization Save a Fox Rescue this week. Save a Fox took in the animals after buying out and closing down a fur farm housing 500 foxes.
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