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Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Monday, July 22, 2024
The Leon County Commission recently approved the semiannual status report regarding curbside waste collection service provided by Waste Pro, Inc. The current contract between the County and Waste Pro, Inc. features stricter quality stipulations and enforcement standards than their prior agreements to “ensure quality performance”. The deadline to...
ACC commissioner promises to fight 'for as long as it takes' with Clemson, FSU
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said the league will fight “as long as it takes” in legal cases against Florida State and Clemson as those schools challenge the league to leave the conference possibly.
Florida State football's Mike Norvell: This year could be better than undefeated 2023
No matter how last season ended for Florida State football, coach Mike Norvell is confident this year's team can continue the program's push to be included among the nation's elite. Norvell discussed his team's expectations Monday during the 2024 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. ...
Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for deadly shooting on FAMU basketball courts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man will serve three years behind bars after a deadly shooting on the FAMU basketball courts in November 2022. Davhon Young Jr. was hoping for a sentence of time served in exchange for his cooperation, but the judge sentenced him to three years in prison as an accessory. Young drove Chedderick Thomas to the basketball courts on the day of the shooting, where Thomas killed an innocent bystander and left four other people hurt.
Comprehensive Memory Care for the Elderly: Expertise of Caregivers in Cypress
Caring for the elderly, especially those with memory-related conditions, requires a unique blend of skills, compassion, and dedication. In Cypress, caregivers provide specialized memory care that ensures the well-being and dignity of seniors. This listicle explores the various roles and responsibilities of these caregivers and the benefits they bring to those in need.
FAMU’s Meek-Eaton Black Archives tours cyberspace
On July 1, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced that the distinguished Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum (MEBA) is now on a global stage. The Meek-Eaton Black Archives was a dream realized in the early 1970s with the legislative efforts of Florida’s first African American legislator since...
ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU
Representatives from Florida State, Georgia Tech and SMU are in Charlotte today to speak with the media on the opening day of ACC Kickoff. The post ACC Kickoff opens today with Florida State, Georgia Tech, SMU appeared first on On3.
Bids out for Griffin Heights Neighborhood grocery store
Cynthia Moore remembers a time, not that long ago, when she and her neighbors in Griffin Heights could get food essentials and be back home in a matter of minutes. The 63-year-old knows the neighborhood better than most, having lived there her whole life. The neighborhood, located in the 32304 zip code...
10 New Books Coming Out This Week
Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks. “As a mystery, Grames’s novel is as gripping as they come; it’s also a deeply satisfying character study of an outsider learning more about a place than she’d bargained for.”. –Publishers Weekly. Mark Billingham,...
'Floodgates' open: Local campaigns using more and more text messages to reach voters
Those text message blowing up your cellphone may just be from one of the candidates or political committees hoping to get your attention and your vote in the 2024 election. More than 15 billion political text messages went out in 2022 — a huge increase from the previous year and one of the ramifications of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that relaxed federal consent requirements on such missives.
Nearly-full July moon illuminates party cloudy skies early Monday with afternoon storm chances
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Monday morning kicks off the week with July's nearly-full moon illuminating skies across the southeast. Some of us will not be able to make out where the moon is thanks to some low-lying cloud cover. July's full moon occurred Sunday morning, but will still look...
Blue River Communities Closes on Finished Single-Family Lots in Tallahassee
Blue River Communities (BRC) is excited to announce the successful acquisition of its first finished lot community, Garden Oaks in Tallahassee, Florida, from Trilogy Investment Co. Located in Florida’s capital, this community features 75 finished lots perfect for three- and four-bedroom single-family homes with two-car garages. “At Garden Oaks,...
Previewing the Opponents: Final month of Florida State's regular season begins with hosting North Carolina
North Carolina went 8-5 during the 2023 season. They went 4-4 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. They finished the season on a three-game losing streak. UNC opened the season with six consecutive wins. The good start began in Charlotte, N.C., when they defeated South Carolina (31-17). They then opened at home the following week, defeating Appalachian State (40-34) in double overtime. Next came a victory at home over Minnesota (31-13), a road victory at Pitt (41-24), and back-to-back home victories over Syracuse (40-7) and Miami (41-31).
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