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Tiger Bay Q&A with Craig Fugate, Florida Master of Disasters, Waffle House Index inventor
Craig Fugate – Florida’s "Master of Disasters" – served as the point man in catastrophes for former President Barack Obama and former Gov. Jeb Bush. On Tuesday, he entertained the Capital Tiger Bay Club with anecdotes from inside the West Wing and being at Bush’s side at Florida’s emergency management headquarters. ...
For Residential Elevators, the growing home elevator trend means big business
For Residential Elevators, the Tallahassee-based manufacturing company's name succinctly describes what it does. And its CEO says the business now is rolling out new products that will revolutionize the growing home-elevator industry. ...
FLORIDA TODAY photographers sweep awards for launch, moonrise and dog photos
FLORIDA TODAY journalists took home numerous awards from the annual Florida Society of News Editors competition. The 2023 awards recognized our photography, coverage of underserved communities as well as our long-running investigative/true crime podcast and a new sports podcast. Our three photographers swept the Feature Photography category winning first, second and third places. ...
Another Florida Poly trustee departs, leaving only one who voted against hiring president
Another Florida Polytechnic University trustee who voted against the hiring of President Devin Stephenson has left the board. Laine Powell, whose term expired July 15, did not seek an additional term on the board of trustees. With Powell’s departure, only one trustee who voted against Stephenson remains on the board — Lyn Stanfield. One...
See the receipts: Florida PACE Funding Agency reimbursement for meals and travel
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran's spending at the Florida PACE Funding Agency has recently come under scrutiny after it was revealed the agency spent money on expensive dinners that included alcohol while he and other staff members traveled widely, costing the government special district more than $30,000 over 18 months. Moran, the executive...
Storms increase later in the day
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – As we round out the month of July, we have typical afternoon and evening storms in the forecast. The first showers develop near the coast around midday and increase in coverage during the afternoon. Later in the day, the downpours drift back toward the Gulf of Mexico. When it’s not raining, […]
FL v. Schulhoff: Romeo and Juliet in Central Florida
S2EP10 - In a modern-day tale of Romeo and Juliet with a Central Florida twist, high schoolers Courtney Schulhoff and Michael Morin found solace in each other amidst a tumultuous family life. When their families force them apart, however, the couple’s desperation turns deadly. The jury must decide: Was the brutal baseball bat slaying of Courtney’s father an act of devious manipulation or a tragic case of misguided devotion? Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Frost Secures 15 Projects for Central Florida in Appropriations Bill
Central Florida has gotten one step closer to receiving federal grants for its continued development thanks to Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL), whose 15 Community Funding Project requests have successfully passed committee and will be added to the latest appropriations bill. The diverse slate of programs includes $5.5 million for Eatonville,...
Wildwood officials consider demolishing theater dating back to 1936
Acquired several months ago by the city, Wildwood’s historic Martin Theater may be torn down to make way for new development. Just north of City Hall along U.S. 301, the theater recently was used as a Christian worship center. The city paid $800,000 for the property, which includes the theater and a pair of duplexes, across the street from the new Main Street Parking Garage.
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