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DeSantis on Biden dropping out: Dems 'just rearranging deck of chairs on Titanic'
(The Center Square) – In response to President Joe Biden announcing he will not run for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis echoed what other Republicans have said: she hasn’t been honest about Biden’s mental and physical ability to perform the duties of president. “Kamala Harris was complicit in a massive coverup to hide and deny the fact that Joe Biden was not capable of discharging the duties of the office,” DeSantis said. “She also...
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
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,...
Crews respond to Country Way fire caused by lightning strike
At about 5:41 p.m. this afternoon, crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Department, and Newberry Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in a residential building in the Country Way development in Newberry The post Crews respond to Country Way fire caused by lightning strike appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two people and threatening to kill them
Bacari Cameron Kenyate Daniels, 31, was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after allegedly pointing a gun at two people and threatening to kill them. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two people and threatening to kill them appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery
A 23-year-old Lake City man was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison for a 2022 home invasion robbery at a southwest Gainesville apartment complex. Kob’ie Trevellus Jaman Archer was sentenced by Judge Sean Brewer on Monday following an open plea by Archer on the second day of his trial in June on charges of home invasion robbery and attempted felony murder. ...
Gators women’s tennis earns 6 individual awards, All-SEC Academic Team honors
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2024 Division I Women’s ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Monday. The Florida women’s tennis program was awarded an All-Academic Team recognition while six individuals were honored as 2024 ITA Scholar-Athletes. Gators academic standouts Alicia Dudeney, Bente Spee, Qavia Lopez, Sara Dahlstrom, Sophie Williams and Malwina Rowinska are the six ITA Scholar-Athletes representing the Orange and Blue in the announcement. Within the sport of tennis, student-athletes continue to exceed expectations in the classroom and on the court. In 2024, 1,573 Division I women’s student-athletes were named an ITA Scholar-Athlete and 255 women’s tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction. Requirements for awards qualification For individuals: Have a student grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year; Be listed on the institutional eligibility form ITA All-Academic Team: Have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.00 scale); All student-athletes included should be listed on the institutional eligibility form; All varsity letter winners should be factored into the cumulative team GPA for the current academic year Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
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