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Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
High Springs Mobile Pantry gives out food to those in need
HIGH SPRINGS Fla. (WCJB) - People in need can get free food during a giveaway on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the High Springs Farmers Market. The High Springs Mobile Pantry is holding a food distribution from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23517 N.W. 185th Rd., High Springs. Organizers...
Leesburg woman allegedly hits ex-boyfriend while visiting him with their child
A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after allegedly striking her ex-boyfriend in the face twice while she visited his residence with their child. A deputy responded to a domestic battery complaint at an undisclosed Marion County residence on Monday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Celebrate 80 years of Smokey Bear this Saturday in Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, Smokey Bear was an icon that commanded our full attention to when he said, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” While that message has changed slightly, the impact of Smokey’s words can still be felt.
Bread of the Mighty to host food distribution event in Hawthorne
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank (BOTM) will host a food distribution event at Shell Elementary School in Hawthorne on Thursday. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. at 21633 65th Ave. BOTM, a branch of Feeding Northeast Florida, will provide fresh produce and nutritious foods to serve up to...
Lou Pearlman Died While Incarcerated With 13 Years Left on His Prison Sentence
There are many different flavors of fraudsters. There is the Elizabeth Holmes type, who claims she got in a little over her head. Then you have the Anna Delvey variety, who appear to be in it for the love of the game. Some people scam out of desperation while others are simply greedy. They will never be satisfied. By all accounts, music mogul Lou Pearlman falls under that last category. He rose to prominence and semi-fame after creating bands like the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. Pearlman then stole from them, and many others. The former record label owner eventually "plead...
Skyrocketing Evictions: The Top 5 U.S. Cities Feeling the Squeeze
According to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University, home evictions have surged by over 15% nationwide compared to pre-pandemic levels, with five cities experiencing a particularly severe increase of at least 30%, driven by rising rent prices, high demand, and steep mortgage rates, causing significant financial strain especially on households without college degrees, who spend nearly 10% of their annual expenditures on rent.
Florida Gators lead nation in number of NIL deals brokered
NIL has been an interesting point of discussion with the Florida Gators since it became the way of the land in 2021. The public perception is that Florida is lagging behind other institutions and has been at a competitive disadvantage these past couple of seasons. A new report indicates that...
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