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DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Construction Starts on ‘the Spruce’ Apartments at 2501 Spruce Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
Fort Lauderdale-based Affiliated Development has broken ground on the Spruce apartments, an affordable/workforce housing venture. The South Florida Business Journal reports that the Spruce will measure eight stories above grade, offering 270 apartments. Eighteen homes will be reserved for those earning 70 to 80 percent of the area median income...
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
New distribution center, company HQ coming to Southern Grove jobs corridor in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE — A 160,000-square-foot distribution facility could soon be coming to the Southern Grove jobs corridor, but this one could be different from others in the area: It also includes the unnamed company's corporate headquarters. In separate votes this week, the City Council and St. Lucie County Commission approved tax breaks...
A 'policy endorsement' can lower insurance costs. But you have to waive the right to sue.
Recent legislative reforms that ended much of the incentive for lawyers to sue insurers are getting credit for improving insurance companies’ willingness to financially fortify Florida properties against disaster and loss. But is the promise of an up-to-20% reduction in your premium worth giving up the right to sue? We'll get to that...
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
Spotlight: A CHORUS LINE at Delray Beach Playhouse
Delray Beach Playhouse Presents Award Winning Musical, A CHORUS LINE, now- September 15. A CHORUS LINE is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see one of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time in the charming setting of the Delray Beach Playhouse!
King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
Alan Miller, the billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, has sold his vacation home in Florida for millions. The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Diddy and Daphne Joy Named in Grand Jury Subpoena Related to Hotel Incident
Federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are continuing to ramp up their federal criminal investigation into Diddy. According to TMZ, a new grand jury subpoena has been issued to an unspecified hotel in Miami, where Diddy has a home, requiring the establishment to share details regarding hotel reservations and services.
Giuliani sued by ex-Georgia election workers over efforts to shield Florida condo from creditors
MANHATTAN (CN) — Two former Georgia election workers who won a historic $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani over his 2020 election lies brought a new civil lawsuit against the former New York City mayor on Friday, accusing him of trying to prevent creditors from seizing his luxury condominium in Palm Beach, Florida, by falsely claiming primary residency in the Sunshine State.
One week after false gun scare, new security measures in place at St. Lucie Public School football games
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Fans attending Friday football at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce were greeted with increased security measures. “There’s nothing more important to us than the safety of all of our stakeholders: our players, our staff, and, of course, our attendees,” said Craig Sommer, chief of schools for St. Lucie Public Schools.
Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is now in effect
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you still need items to help during the Hurricane season, now is the time to shop. Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is underway. The event gives people the chance to stock up or re-supply their disaster preparedness kits. Shoppers will not pay sales tax on things like generators, […]
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