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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%. ...
Daiso to Open its First Florida Location
Englewood, N.J. — Japanese variety retailer Daiso is expanding with its first location to open in Florida (second signed in the state). Daiso will open in Northdale Promenade in Tampa, Fla., in the first quarter of 2025. Katz’s David Eggnatz represented Daiso, and Brian Hector of Kite Realty represented...
Satanists Volunteer As Counselors In Florida Schools After Gov. DeSantis Signs Law Pushing For More Religion In Education
Satanists have been volunteering as counselors in Florida public schools after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a law pressing for more religion in education. Members of the Satanic Temple stated that they are ready to act as volunteer chaplains under state law HB 931, which had taken effect earlier this month, opening campuses to more “counseling and support to students” from outside organizations.
Intelligence official: Cuba attempting to influence 2024 election
MIAMI - The Cuban government is working to influence the 2024 election, according to the office of the Director of National Intelligence.Our news partners at the Miami Herald reported that Cuba is attempting to influence local races in Florida. A US intelligence official says that the efforts are of concern, but are on a smaller scale than efforts from Russia, China and Iran.
Florida wrongly kicked postpartum women and their newborns out of Medicaid
JACKSONVILLE — The trial in the federal class action filed by Medicaid patients against the Florida agencies that handle the subsidized health care program resumed on Monday, with an employee acknowledging the state had mistakenly ended coverage for postpartum women and newborn children. The named plaintiffs, mothers and their children, argue that the Florida Agency […]
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.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help to Locate Missing 14-Year-Old Boy from Altoona
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has issued a call for assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old boy, Killian Hanley, who was last seen leaving his Altoona home. According to a report by ClickOrlando, Hanley left his residence on Georgia Road around 5 p.m. Tuesday and has since been out of contact.
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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