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Save on back-to-school supplies with start of Florida's tax holiday
MIAMI - Shopping for back-to-school supplies can add up. From new clothes, shoes and a backpack to essentials like pens, notebooks, folders and markers things, can get expensive.In addition to shopping early and looking for deals in stores, those looking to save money are urged to take advantage of the state's back-to-school tax holiday which kicks off Monday, July 29 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 9."Don't get schooled this year. Start your back-to-school shopping now and save big," said Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation, in a statement. "Floridians can shop tax-free during the Back-to-School Sales...
Brevard Public Schools is once more an A district, Florida school grades for '23-'24 show
For the first time since 2019, Brevard has jumped back up to its pre-pandemic status as an A-rated school district, according to data released Wednesday by the state department of education. While most schools maintained their current grades, a handful went up a grade, according to the scores. Notably, all D schools were bumped up to C ratings. Only two schools dropped a grade. ...
Florida governor says what he hopes to see from the next UF president
Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the University of Florida’s recent president vacancy. He says the decision is up to the UF’s board of trustees, but he would like to see someone selected that would oppose disruptive demonstrations on campus, like outgoing President Ben Sasse did earlier this year.
The Heart of the Matter
Area Physicians Weigh In on ECGs for Student Athletes. As the school year ramps up, parents are busy lining up appointments so their student athletes can get their sports physicals. Over the past decade, there’s been increased interest in the incorporation of electrocardiogram heart screenings in these physicals. An...
Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters as FL killer, Deadpool namesake Wade Wilson awaits sentence
As Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters worldwide, a convicted Florida killer who shares his name with the movie's main character awaits his fate. Deadpool is the alter ego of Wade Wilson, Marvel's trigger-happy mercenary played by Ryan Reynolds. ...
‘It’s ridiculous:’ South Florida residents frustrated by long lines at DMV offices
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – A year after Local 10 reported about the extremely long lines at DMV offices across South Florida, residents are becoming more frustrated as the long lines continue, forcing some to come back day after day in hopes of being seen. Local 10′s Hannah Yechivi was...
Florida Mom Advocates Roadside Safety Lights After Daughter’s Tragic Death
Brook Stealey, a mother from Central Florida, is dedicated to preventing any other driver from experiencing the same fate as her 21-year-old daughter Haley Boggs. This commitment serves as a coping mechanism for her in dealing with the loss. In April 2022, Boggs and a companion found themselves cruising through...
Sergio Pino’s daughter heard in chilling 911 call encountering alleged hitman: ‘There’s a guy with a gun’
PINECREST, Fla. – Authorities have released 911 call recordings from the frantic moment an alleged hitman showed up at the Pinecrest home of developer Sergio Pino’s estranged wife. Pino, 67, took his own life amid a July 16 FBI raid on his home in Coral Gables’ exclusive Cocoplum...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Thursday 6:40 AM 07.25.2024
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