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Impact of Hurricane Debby on North Florida Citrus
High wind speeds were prevalent when Hurricane Debby passed through the North Florida region last week. Perry, Florida, received the brunt of those winds. According to Lisa Strange, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent in Taylor County, wind speeds were recorded at 80 miles per hour. It led to some citrus trees toppling over. Others reported similar damage throughout the cold-hardy citrus region.
Why Local Blue Herons Look Scruffy This Time of Year
Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The great blue herons at Gulf Islands National Seashore (and all along the Gulf Coast) are currently in their molting season, causing them to appear scraggly. Molting is the process where birds shed old feathers to grow new ones. Molting season typically...
Florida delegates headed to DNC making ‘Florida is in play’ pitch to national Democrats
It’s an uphill battle for Florida Democrats to make strides in the election this year, but delegates are still trying to make the case to national Democrats that their state is worth fighting for. Florida delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week are expected to make the case to top Democratic […]
Florida Weather: Weekend Thunderstorm Risks, Rising Temps
Tallahassee, FL – Florida residents should brace for a weekend of volatile weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee monitors the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, followed by rising temperatures. According to the latest Day-3 Outlook, valid from Saturday morning through Sunday, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for severe storms has been identified for areas just short of southern Alabama, as a cold front is expected to sweep down from the Northwest.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
Looking at Lake Michigan Credit Union as a banking option for Florida residents
Robert D’Amore does not live in Michigan, but he has been a customer of Lake Michigan Credit Union for eight years. He chose the financial institution because there is a convenient branch near his home in Naples. He stayed because of the customer service. “It’s a little bit of...
Pinellas school board race draws complaint over ad featuring DeSantis
A Pinellas County School Board member seeking re-election alleges Republican leaders crossed legal boundaries in campaign ads that endorse her challenger. In a complaint to the Florida Elections Commission, Eileen Long says mailers and texts in support of opponent Erika Picard violate a state law that says candidates cannot be identified by their party in non-partisan races.
As primary nears, Stanley Campbell lays out his case for Senate Dem nomination
Tech entrepreneur and former Naval pilot Stanley Campbell campaigned in South St. Petersburg on Tuesday night, telling a group of Baptist ministers that he intends to stun the Florida political world next week and capture the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. “I am a real solid candidate. I’m going to win the nomination, and I’m […]
Florida officials work to divest from Chinese government-owned companies
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State's investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director, was tasked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to analyze the state budget upon his appointment. Spencer said during the committee meeting that they have seen a 9.3% increase year-over-year and credited the state's recruitment and retention efforts, as well as a major focus on Florida's IT overhauls. ...
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