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State-funded home improvement dreams paused as heavy demand closes first step for funding
Didn’t get into the pipeline to claim your state-funded home improvement grant after the possibility reopened July 1? You've got plenty of company. My Safe Florida Home, which hands out up to $10,000 per home in state money to help Floridians get their homes storm-ready — and perhaps lower their insurance premiums...
$116,000 lottery ticket sold at south Marion gas station
A Florida Lottery ticket worth more than $116,000 has been sold at a gas station in south Marion County. According to the organization, a winning Fantasy 5 ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at the Quick King located at 14725 SE U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Summerfield. The ticket is...
Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Lee of Gainesville to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. The post Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida voters: Deadline to register to vote in the 2024 primary election is fast approaching
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation in time for the Tuesday, August 20 primary election is Monday night, July 22. Click here to check and see if you are registered. If you miss that deadline, there’s still time to register to vote in the November 5 general election. The deadline to register for that election is Monday, Oct. 7.
Longtime Florida Horseman Milton S. Hendry Dies at 82
Longtime Florida horseman Milton S. Hendry, 82, died June 27 in Crystal River, Fla. The native of Bay Springs, Miss., loved horses all of his life and first became professionally involved with show horses, reining horses, and barrel racing. He later rode at unsanctioned meets in the South and Midwest before receiving his jockey license to ride Quarter Horses in Louisiana in 1972. Before retiring from riding in 1986, he was a leading Quarter Horse jockey at Commonwealth Race Course in Louisville, Ky., and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach, Fla.
“Florida Lawyer’s $1 Million Donation to Fire Chief- After Trump Rally Tragedy Shocks Nation”
Florida lawyer Dan Newlin is the contributor who was acknowledged by President Trump on Thursday night through his Republican National Convention (RNC) speech for giving $1 million to the loved ones of the individual who was killed after a Trump rally. The family members of 50-year-old resigned fire chief Corey...
Parkland Crime Update: Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Into Home Through Garage Window
This is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through July 15, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents. Death Investigation. A victim of Death Investigation was reported on 07/09/2024. The reporting person advised the deceased was found on...
Parkland’s Heron Bay Golf Clubhouse Property Being Marketed to Developers
Parkland commissioners have hired Colliers International to market a city-owned portion of the Heron Bay Clubhouse property to developers, according to city records. As part of a broker services agreement, approved unanimously at the July 10 commission meeting, Colliers will create an offering memorandum for commercial developers interested in purchasing the 9.3-acre parcel at 11801 Heron Bay Blvd. for construction and operation.
Tiger Woods watches 15-year-old son Charlie shoot a 12-over 82 in US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, covered his face with his cap after shaking hands with his playing partners on the 18th green at the Oakland Hills North Course. Woods shot a 12-over 82 on Monday in the U.S. Junior Amateur, a...
6+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Snowpoint Ventures, Bling Capital, Research Park at FAU, Storybook App, Arkhaus, Moonshot Awards & more
Snowpoint Ventures, now based locally, has eye on defense-tech. Snowpoint Ventures, under co-founders Doug Philippone and Alexander Creasey, have located their headquarters in Palm Beach County, the South Florida Business Journal reported. Their mission is unique because of their knowledge and experience within the defense-tech space. Creasey spent four years...
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