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Outdoor workers react to federal government's heat protection proposal which Florida blocked
MIAMI -- In South Florida hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat, according to WeCount – a worker's center led by people who work outdoors."This is hot, hot… very hot," said a landscaper who goes by Mr. Knox, referring to working over eight hours a day under the heat advisory weather conditions in South Florida. "Without the breaks, staying in the sun too much and not hydrating, you pretty much can have a heat stroke," he added.Echoing him are agriculture workers, car washers, and roofers – just some of the men working outdoors on the Fourth of July holiday. ...
Rockledge Police Officer Bobby Weigel Retires After 42 Years of Dedicated Service
BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – The City of Rockledge and the Rockledge Police Department recognized Officer Robert “Bobby” Weigel who retired after 42 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Rockledge. Throughout his lengthy career, Bobby has served as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer,...
Villager allegedly flips golf cart and flees scene of crash
A Villager was arrested after flipping his golf cart and fleeing the scene of the crash. Gary Steven Breault, 58, who lives at 908 Aloha Way on the Historic Side of The Villages, was found hiding in the bushes after his golf cart flipped over at about 10 a.m. Fourth of July at El Camino Real and Cazares Avenue, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Ocala hosts inaugural drone show for 4th of July event
OCALA, Fla. — On the Fourth of July, many people across Central Florida gathered for firework shows. However, the city of Ocala broke tradition and hosted its first drone show for their Fourth of July celebration. What You Need To Know. This was the first time the city of...
CONFIRMED: A Budget Airline Is ENDING a Popular Orlando Route
There’s one less way to get to Walt Disney World. Back in 2022, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines, announced with great fanfare that they were launching service from Upstate New York’s Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Orlando. However, just two years later, that service is being discontinued permanently. Issues...
Felony Littering Charges after Receipt in Trash Leads to ID in Central Florida
Three Central Florida men have been arrested on felony littering charges after a receipt in an 860-pound pile of trash led to their identities. Recently, Volusia Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a huge load of trash dumped in the road in Pierson, right in front of the Lake George Wildlife Management Area entrance.
Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals
Three gymnasts from Smithfield’s Field of Dreams Gymnastics placed in the Amateur Athletic Union National Gymnastics Championship, held June 20-23 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Out of roughly 3,000 girls from 31 states, 11-year-old Mackenzie Hess placed seventh all-around in the platinum division. Anna Bardwell, 15, placed third all-around in the gold division. Averi Bowe, age […] The post Field of Dreams gymnasts place in nationals appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Major Central Florida Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled
A major drug trafficking ring responsible for dealing fentanyl, heroin, meth, and cocaine in Central Florida was dismantled in a series of raids and arrests stemming from an 8-month multi-jurisdictional investigation that identified more than three dozen suspects. During the course of the investigation, authorities seized enough fentanyl to kill...
A West Virginia man drowns, according to deputies, after becoming caught in a rip current at Daytona Beach.
West Virginia – A tragic incident occurred at Daytona Beach this week when a resident from West Virginia drowned after being swept away by a rip current. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a 43-year-old man lost his life in Florida on Wednesday due to this hazardous ocean phenomenon.
18-year-old from Ormond Beach accused of shooting at vehicle on July 4, sheriff’s office says
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies on Friday arrested a man from Ormond Beach who’s accused of firing several shots at a vehicle full of people on the Fourth of July, according to the sheriff’s office. Dylan Preis, 18, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and...
Friday shark bite is second reported on New Smyrna Beach in 2 days; Sarasota man injured
A second shark bite in two days was reported Friday at New Smyrna Beach, a popular surfing spot also known unofficially as the shark bite capital of the world. The bite happened shortly before 4:15 p.m. A 26-year-old man visiting from Sarasota was bitten on his left foot while wading in an inner tube in approximately five feet of water according to Volusia County Beach Safety spokeswoman Tamra Malphurs. ...
16-year-old arrested after bringing stolen gun to New Smyrna Beach, police say
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy was arrested in New Smyrna Beach after police officers said they found a stolen gun and marijuana. The New Smyrna Beach Police Department said the incident occurred during the Fourth of July while they were conducting a traffic stop on the beach.
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