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Former Florida firebrand headlining Upstate GOP fundraiser
A former tea party favorite who unsuccessfully challenged Texas’ governor two years ago is headlining a fundraiser for an Upstate Republican party that wants to drive the Statehouse further to the right. Retired Lt. Col. Allen West, a former congressman from Florida, is the featured speaker of “A Night of Liberty and Freedom” on Aug. […]
Florida hunting seasons are gearing up, and it's time to prep. Here are some bullet points
I spent last Saturday scouting South Florida public land in preparation for an August archery hunt. All it took was spotting several nice bucks, and I can emphatically state, despite the heat and skeeters, I’m officially pumped for the 2024-25 hunting season. Yes, Florida’s hunting seasons are in the chute, and there’s much...
Hialeah's First Craft Brewery Unbranded Brewing to Close After Four Years
After four years in East Hialeah, award-winning craft brewery Unbranded Brewing will close its doors on Saturday, August 31. On Tuesday, July 23, the brewery released a statement on Instagram that now has more than 400 comments and nearly 3,000 likes from regulars and fans of the craft brewery expressing their devastation to see the brewery go.
On the water, be aware of divers-down flags
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds boaters and divers boaters and divers to use — and be on the lookout for — divers-down flags. FWC encourages the practice of safe boating and diving habits by maintaining 360-degree awareness and adhering to all divers-down flag regulations. Divers-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive […] The post On the water, be aware of divers-down flags first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Heat guidelines are in place to help protect Florida high school athletes
High school athletes can start preparing next week for a new season of competition, and they will be practicing in record heat. In May, temperatures in St. Petersburg were 4.5 degrees above average. Tampa’s temperatures were higher too, 3.5 degrees above average. But there are strict guidelines protecting athletes...
Florida Department of Education announces 2024 school grades under new school grading scale
According to the released statement from the Florida Department of Education, school grades for the 2023-24 school year have continued improvement across Florida schools according to their Scale Range.
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