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Florida Department of Education announces 2024 school grades under new school grading scale
According to the released statement from the Florida Department of Education, school grades for the 2023-24 school year have continued improvement across Florida schools according to their Scale Range.
Drier Week Ahead for Orlando Despite Persistent Heat and Isolated Storm Risks
Orlando residents can expect to find some respite from the usual thunderstorms with decreased chances for showers and storms as drier air moves into the region. However, it won't be any less hot and humid out there, as the heat index is predicted to hit between 102-107F in the afternoons. "Remember to stay hydrated and seek frequent breaks in the shade or A/C," advises the National Weather Service in their latest outlook.
Speed detection cameras coming to Haines City school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Last month, Haines City officials became the first in Polk County to approve the installation of speed detection cameras in school zones. This decision follows a study revealing that over three days, about 1,000 drivers were caught speeding through school zones earlier this year. Rodney...
Sea turtles rescued from two Florida beaches
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute rescued two sea turtles in need of care earlier this month from Melbourne Beach and Tequesta. This organization, the research division of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, posted on Facebook on Monday, recounting the recent rescues and providing updates about each of the turtles. It reported that teams had responded to two incidences related to distressed sea turtles in different areas of Florida within the last month.
Florida spiny lobster mini-season is Wednesday, Thursday. What to know
Get ready for 48 hours of lobster-snaring madness. The spiny lobster mini-season, also called the sport season, starts today and ends tomorrow. For those two days, you can bag double the daily limit allowed during the regular season everywhere in Florida except for Monroe County and Biscayne National Park. ...
CITRUS NURSERY SOURCE: Strong Support for Cold-Hardy Citrus Growers
The citrus research program at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) includes several projects aimed at assisting growers in the cold-hardy citrus region. Let’s take a look at what researchers are working on. EVALUATING SCIONS AND ROOTSTOCKS.
New Florida law protects consumers from one kind of moving scam. Here’s what to know.
Moving scams are rampant across Florida. But a new law that took effect this month aims to change that. Nearly half of all moving scam-related complaints submitted to the Federal Department of Transportation in 2023 came out of Florida. The agency dubbed the state as the No. 1 in the country at risk of moving fraud that same year.
Public Reaction to Florida’s Law Restricting Sleeping on Public Property on 1 October
MJP – A new legislation in Florida prohibiting the routine use of public spaces for overnight camping or sleeping will go into force on October 1. On Friday’s episode of The Florida Roundup, Dawn Gilman—CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville—discussed the legislation and initiatives aimed at providing housing for Floridians without homes.
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