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This Central Florida animal shelter will pay you to foster dogs
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Overcrowding is a problem at animal shelters across Central Florida right now. In Volusia County, one shelter is paying people to give dogs a foster home. Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach has over 50 dogs ready for adoption. So they’re offering $50 a week...
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is coming up. What to know
With the new school year quickly approaching, you can expect some juicy back-to-school sales to crop up soon, too. Most scholarly sales happen around one of Florida’s many tax-free holidays. The next one up on the calendar is the back-to-school tax-free holiday, which stretches across two weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August.
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for July 20, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, July 20, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from July 20 drawing ...
Florida man arrested for human trafficking, drug offenses
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrested a Palm Coast man earlier this week for alleged human trafficking, sexual battery against a minor and fentanyl trafficking. According to FCSO, they had been investigating 32-year-old David William Chenowith of Palm Coast since June for several felony offenses following a tip from a concerned citizen. The investigation involved multiple juvenile victims of human trafficking, with the children ranging in ages from 14 to 16. Detectives believe Chenowith had been having sex with them for drugs, money, clothes and food.
Families face challenges without loved one’s death certificate after Florida Department of Health hack
HUDSON, Fla. - More than two weeks after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Health, there are still problems for families trying to deal with the death of a loved one. State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the ransomware attack, which left the department unable to issue death certificates.
FLHSMV implements legislation requiring driver licenses and identification card numbers to change
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin implementing legislation that amends Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a) and requires the distinguishing numbers assigned to a driver license or identification card to include at least four randomly generated numbers. This new system aims to improve security and safeguard individuals’ identities.
Shoulder and lane closures along SR 464 this week for widening
A series of lane and shoulder closures will be in effect along a stretch of State Road 464 this week as construction crews work on “widening activities” and implementing sidewalks on the roadway. The Florida Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect daytime eastbound and westbound shoulder...
‘Ground depression’ reported in Lake County neighborhood, evacuations underway, officials say
GROVELAND, Fla. – A “ground depression” opened near a Lake County residence is forcing several evacuations on Saturday evening. Officials originally described it as a sinkhole, but later described it as a ground depression. The depression was reported near a home on Compass Rose Drive in Groveland....
Villager escapes prosecution in shoplifting case at Walmart
A Villager has escaped prosecution in a shoplifting case after successfully completing an anti-theft course. Karon Rae Stockman, 68, of the Village of St. James, will not face prosecution on the theft charge, according to an announcement of no information earlier this month in Sumter County Court. Stockman had been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract which required her to complete a four-hour anti-theft course and to complete a weekend of work detail in Sumter County.
‘Ready to go full tilt:’ Orlando attorneys Dan Newlin, John Morgan to assist presidential candidates
ORLANDO, Fla. – As Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, the GOP presidential nominee mentioned a prominent Orlando attorney while discussing fundraising efforts for the victims of Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally. “A friend of mine just called up. He sent...
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