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The way forward in citrus
“Dark” or “dark days” are terms rarely applied to anything in the Sunshine State, but more than one multi-generation citrus grower has added them like mulch lately to conversations about yields. Those yields are oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, mandarins, lemons, limes and other bounties produced in the humid subtropics of north and central Florida or the tropical regions of southern Florida. […] The post The way forward in citrus first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Huge Alligator in Florida Backyard Nicknamed ‘Thanos’ Shocks Internet
A video of an alligator spotted "slapping his head" in the waters of a home in southwest Florida has gone viral on TikTok. The reptile was spotted by Tiffany Rowan in her backyard pond. "I have alligators out back daily and film them after I get off work," she told Newsweek.
Florida Man On Stolen Walmart Scooter Leads Police In Low-Speed Chase
The Walmart in Lakeland, Florida was the beginning of what would become a low speed chase as a Florida Man on a stolen Walmart scooter tried to elude deputies. Unfortunately for him, after a near mile long chase, the speed of the electric shopping scooter was no match for the Polk County Deputies.
Harris boosts Democrats in Florida, but poll suggests larger electorate not won over yet
Vice President Kamala Harris may have energized Florida's Democratic base, but a poll released Tuesday morning suggests her candidacy hasn't yet changed voter preferences in the state. The survey of likely Florida voters from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab shows Donald Trump ahead of Harris by a robust 7-point margin, 49% to 42%. ...
Judge permanently blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
A federal judge has permanently blocked the restrictions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on handling race-related issues in workplace training – part of the controversial Individual Freedom Act, better known as the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Florida Republican pledges ‘parallel independent investigation’ into Trump shooting
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) on Monday pledged to fund a “parallel independent investigation” into the attempted assassination of former President Trump, expressing disappointment at not being selected to sit on the task force to investigate the rally shooting. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) earlier Monday announced the 13 members…
Gov. Ron DeSantis awards $25,000 to $50,000 grants to Florida churches
MIAMI - Florida Governor Ron Desantis awarded grants Monday to several churches across the Sunshine State, through the "Hope Florida" initiative.The awards were given to churches that demonstrated extensive work in their communities especially when helping families from falling into crisis."We're enabling churches to compete to meet the needs of Floridians through CarePortal," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "The government should incentivize charity and philanthropy, not supplant it. Hope Florida brings together private, nonprofit, and faith actors to serve others, and enables government to get out of the way for the good of our citizens."Thirteen churches were awarded contributions from $25,000 to $50,000, including churches here in South Florida.According to the governor, at least five thousand non-profits and charity organizations are part of the "Hope Florida" network. Floridians who are in need of support can connect with Hope Florida by calling the Hope Line (850-300-HOPE). Churches interested in joining Hope Florida's CarePortal can visit www.HopeFlorida.com.
Suspected drunk driver leaves bar and grill with child standing in backseat
A Fruitland Park man was arrested for drunk driving with a child standing in the backseat after leaving the parking lot of a bar and grill. An officer spotted the driver of a gold Cadillac, later identified as 36-year-old Anthony Michael Page, leaving the parking lot of Legends Café, located at 3323 U.S. Hwy. 27/441, around 7:51 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department. He followed the vehicle for a short distance and saw it veer into the bicycle lane three times.
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