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While Florida politicians push expensive fossil fuels, utilities are building lots of solar farms
I was in the Panhandle last week visiting family. On the long drive between Pensacola and Jacksonville, I noticed something that made me pull off the interstate and investigate. Not far from the musical sign that marks the bridge over the Suwannee River, I encountered what looked to be a...
Florida Hispanic voters could decide the election. Here are their top issues.
Hispanic voters in Florida are more likely to list affordable housing and gun control as top issues than their non-Hispanic counterparts, a new online survey of nearly 1,400 likely voters in the state found. The poll, conducted from June 13-17 by TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights and Media Predict, offers...
The Key West Art & Historical Society Announces the Acquisition of a Culturally Significant Mario Sanchez Woodcarving
The Key West Art & Historical Society Announces the Acquisition of a Culturally Significant Mario Sanchez Woodcarving. July 16, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society announced today the acquisition of a culturally significant woodcarving created by distinguished Cuban American folk artist Mario Sanchez. Joining another 200 Sanchez works already part of its permanent collection, the Society maintains the largest assemblage of the artist’s works and personal artifacts ranging from papers bag sketches to handcrafted paper kites and intricate woodcarvings. This particular work, titled “Elegant Lady” portrays a Bahama Village street scene at the intersection of Petronia and Thomas streets with the Blue Heaven restaurant serving as a backdrop.
Mosquito Control mission set for Tuesday, July 16, in Key West
Because of recent rains, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has scheduled an aerial larviciding mission for Tuesday, July 16, from 6:30 to 10 a.m., over the western portion of Key West. The helicopter mission will be completed, weather permitting, using Bti, which is a mosquito larva-specific soil bacteria. It is mixed with water and applied as a mist to combat Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that can transmit dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika. Keep track of FKMCD aerial adulticide, larvicide and fog truck missions by downloading the treatment notification app at https://keysmosquito.org. For information, call Mosquito Control at 305-292-7190.
KEYS MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES OTOLARYGOLOGIST/ENT/HEAD AND NECK SURGEON
KEYS MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES OTOLARYGOLOGIST/ENT/HEAD AND NECK SURGEON. KEY WEST, FL (JULY 15, 2024) – Keys Medical Group welcomes Brien W. Tonkinson, MD, board-certified Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon with additional focus on Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Tonkinson provides comprehensive medical and surgical care of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck for pediatric and adult patients. Conditions treated include airway conditions, cancers of the head and neck, salivary diseases, thyroid disease, sinusitis and nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum and obstruction, hearing loss, swallowing and voice disorders, tinnitus, tonsil or adenoid infections, tympanic membrane, mastoid, rhinoplasty and rhytidectomy and vertigo and dizziness.
This cultural arts center in Miami’s Liberty City to be renamed after longtime director
When Marshall Davis decide to rename the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in the early ‘90s, he wanted the community to understand that this was a haven for all Black Americans.
Bascom Palmer Shines in 2024 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UHealth ranks in a number of specialties, the care of specific diseases and conditions and among the leading health care organizations, regionally. UHealth’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute remains the No. 1 eye hospital in the U.S., according to the newly released 2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings.
REPORT: NBA Bust Royce White Is Getting Exposed For Spending Congressional Campaign Money At Miami Gentlemen’s Club
Royce White, a former Houston Rockets pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, is going insanely viral for the wrong reasons this year. The failed NBA star is trying his hand at politics these days, and things are not going well as The Daily Beast is exposing him for spending thousands of dollars in campaign funds at strip clubs and on luxury items.
Summer Chef Collaboration Series at Pizzaioli
The series kicks off with a four-course take-out menu created with chef Marcello Fiorentino of La Sirena July 17 The post Summer Chef Collaboration Series at Pizzaioli appeared first on Palm Beach Illustrated.
American Heritage Security Guard Dies, Fundraising Effort Underway
Roger Hager Of Boca Raton Died Unexpectedly On Saturday At The Age Of 62. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A beloved security guard at American Heritage school in Delray Beach died of a “sudden health event” over the weekend, and now multiple organizations are… Read More »American Heritage Security Guard Dies, Fundraising Effort Underway
'Make it to the promised land': Glades Day seeks first football state title in 14 years
BELLE GLADE, Fla. — Several South Florida teams are looking for the chance to claim a state title this upcoming season. As summer workouts continue, schools like Glades Day are hoping to end the drought this year. "I'm looking forward to us being competitive this year," Glades Day head...
Veterans, staff at VA hospital sound alarm for much-needed repairs
MIAMI – Army veteran Lawrence Bailey was shocked by the conditions he encountered when he went to the Miami VA Medical Center. "I was on the 10th floor and I saw water, just when it was raining, just leaking. ... They put buckets out there. You know, so it is bad," he said. Bill Frogameni is a nurse at the VA hospital and the local director of the National Nurses United union. "There's been leaks, as far as we can tell for several years. But they've been a whole lot worse, I want to say, in the last year," he said. Frogameni said leaks,...
Man charged under hate crime statute for synagogue threats, antisemitic messages
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boca Raton man accused of making antisemitic threats has been charged under the Florida Hate Crime Statute by the Palm Beach County State Attorney. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) arrested 26-year-old Paul Morris on June 14, accusing him of threatening a...
Real Estate Mogul Stephen Ross Steps Down: Related Companies CEO Announces Retiremen
Stephen Ross, the principal owner of the Miami Dolphins NFL team and the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, is stepping down as the head of the real estate firm he founded Related Companies. The 84-year-old billionaire said he will now concentrate on working in the South Florida real estate market.
Boynton Beach to appeal arbitrator’s decision to give job back to officer fired after deadly pursuit
Boynton Beach commissioners decided Tuesday night to try to prevent the rehiring of a veteran officer who was fired in 2022 after chasing a 13-year-old boy, who crashed and died on his dirt bike. The city attorney will appeal an arbitrator’s recent decision that Mark Sohn, a nearly 20-year officer with Boynton Beach Police, should get his job back. Sohn chased Stanley “SJ” Davis III the day ...
IRC Supervisor of Elections - Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for August 20 Primary Election
Indian River County - Tuesday July 16, 2024: The Indian River County Supervisor of Elections reminds voters that Monday, July 22 is the deadline to register to vote or change political party affiliation for the August 20 Primary Election. All new voter registration and party changes received after the July 22 deadline will be processed for future elections.
Serena Williams’ crumbling childhood home worth half its value after stepmom ‘stole’ it from dad and ran it into ground
SERENA and Venus Williams' dad is set to lose a fortune on the family home he had "stolen" by his ex-stripper wife, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. The once-grand estate in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is to be sold at auction on July 18 to pay off the colossal debt racked up by their stepmom.
Groundbreaking Wednesday for the Construction of Tradition Regional Park
Port St. Lucie - Tuesday July 16, 2024: The City of Port St. Lucie and Mattamy Homes are breaking ground on the City’s first regional park, expanding recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. The groundbreaking for Tradition Regional Park will be held Wednesday, July 17 at...
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