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Florida’s new school security: SROs replaced by armed guards
Florida is making a significant change in school security. Instead of the usual student resource officers (SROs) being in charge of security, many schools have decided to replace these officers with armed guards in their halls. In the aftermath of the tragic events that occurred at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas...
Florida Woman Wins $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced that 36-year-old Josephine Galarza, of Panama City, claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR scratch-off game at Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. The Bay County winner chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Galarza purchased her...
Watch: Florida high school football team pulls off wild upset in overtime
On a wild night of high school football—a headliner of a Friday that included four Super 25 upsets—few games had a more dramatic finish than the Florida clash between Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) and Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood). The Lions took the field as the No. 11-ranked team in the...
HURRICANE CENTER: Saturday Storm Watch Includes Three System That May Grow
Two East Of Florida, One Nearing Texas. Getting Busy. SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE. BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The slow start to what’s expected to be an extremely active hurricane season is slow no more. There are three systems being watched Saturday by the National… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: Saturday Storm Watch Includes Three System That May Grow
Bar report: Florida Supreme Court disciplines five attorneys statewide, disbarring one
The Florida Supreme Court recently disciplined five attorneys — suspending two, imposing an emergency suspension on one, disbarring one and revoking the license of one. Court orders are not final until the time expires for the disciplined attorney to file a rehearing motion. The attorneys represent law practices from across the state. Disbarred lawyers...
James Carville Eulogizes Ron DeSantis’s Political Career as ‘Toast’ After Challenging Trump: ‘You’re Just Done’
Veteran Democratic Party strategist James Carville declared that the political career of Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is “toast” after his failed attempt to challenge Donald Trump for the Republican Party’s nomination. DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign in January after he failed to resonate with primary voters and tossed Trump a tepid endorsement. The lame-duck […] The post James Carville Eulogizes Ron DeSantis’s Political Career as ‘Toast’ After Challenging Trump: ‘You’re Just Done’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Dealership to pay drivers $600k after tricking them into paying for useless fees that tacked on thousands to cost of car
CUSTOMERS banded together against a dealership that charged them undisclosed fees when buying a vehicle from under a lease. The Attorney General's Office used to take a "hands-off" approach when it came to dealerships - an official notice changed the game. Johnny Kane and Juan Carlos Beltran were two of...
A campaign emerges against the amendment that would end Florida’s campaign public financing
Floridians for Open Democracy, a recently launched group, is campaigning against a proposed state constitutional amendment that would scrap public funding of statewide campaigns and the spending limits that candidates who draw those funds must agree to. Getting rid of Florida’s matching-fund program for candidates running for governor and the three Cabinet positions would make […]
Alachua County announces park reopening
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - Just in time for Labor Day weekend, a park popular with swimmers will be open for visitors. Alachua County leaders have announced the reopening of Poe Springs Park following Hurricane Debby. The park is located at 28800 NW 182nd Ave. in High Springs and will...
‘You’re walking into a trap:’ Local man cancels life-altering procedure after healthcare provider drops his insurance
While Florida Blue Insurance and Baptist Health are still in the negotiation phase, the fallout of another insurance’s failed negotiation is impacting locals. One St. Johns County man is feeling the effects of UF Health St. Johns dropping Aetna insurance.
Man found dead next to road on Jacksonville’s Westside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was found dead next to a road in the McGirts Creek neighborhood on Jacksonville’s Westside early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said around 2 a.m., they responded to Ricker Road, at the intersection with Morse Avenue, where they found...
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