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Florida state parks whistleblower personnel files released by DeSantis admin
Days after a state employee was fired for disclosing information about plans by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to build golf courses, hotels and more on state parks, the administration released portions of the employee’s personnel file that detailed issues from a previous state job. The documents were provided...
Lawmakers approve extra funds for food, services for veterans’ nursing homes
Lawmakers on the Florida Legislative Budget Commission on Friday approved $3.5 million to cover food and contracted services at Florida’s eight veterans’ nursing homes and assisted living facility. In its request for extra funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs said it lacked enough money to buy food and pay […]
Florida's Marco Rubio, Rick Scott blast Brazilian authorities over X ban: 'An authoritarian move'
Florida's Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are criticizing Brazilian authorities over the ban of X in the country, enacted last week by a Supreme Court Justice after the social media platform failed to appoint a legal representative there. Senator Rubio issued a press release calling the decision an...
Florida abortion ballot measure falling short of threshold needed to pass: Poll
Florida will be one of several states to vote on an abortion ballot measure in November, but it appears to be falling short of the threshold needed to pass in the Sunshine State. The ballot measure, known as Amendment 4, would prevent the state from creating legislation that would, if passed, “prohibit, penalize, delay, or […]
DeSantis tramples Florida unions rights even as labor’s power explodes elsewhere
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a man of the people, a vocal champion in defense of labor unions. And he cares deeply about bread-and-butter issues and promoting workers’ rights. DeSantis also labors tirelessly to secure better wages, salaries, and conditions for working and middle-class Floridians. Okay, you can wake up now. None of the above […]
Lakeland Christian shows full offensive potential in second half vs. Fort Meade
LAKELAND — Lakeland Christian and Fort Meade indeed were locked in a classic small school football battle, especially after the Vikings scored in the closing seconds of the first half to tie the score going into halftime. LCS then unleashed its complete offense in the second half and slowed Fort Meade’s high-powered passing game to pull away for a 42-21 victory on Friday night at Viking Stadium. ...
Manatee County set to purchase Seafood Shack property for new public boat ramp in Cortez
Manatee County residents could soon have a new public boat ramp to launch into Sarasota Bay from right next to the Cortez Bridge. Manatee County commissioners agreed to purchase the of the Seafood Shack and Marina property located 4110 127th Street West and other parcels associated with it. ...
Florida Based Chain Ousts CEO In Bankruptcy
It has been a tough recovery for many businesses, and some have never really recovered. Business owners have been struggling with inflation, rising wages and shrinking margins for years and many still haven't figured it out. Back in July we reported that one beloved chain restaurant was in serious trouble due to an ill fated promo that almost collapsed the entire chain which ultimately filed for chapter 11 this year in Orlando.
Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announces cancer diagnosis
Tampa-based Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced Saturday on social media that he is battling prostate cancer. Boggs, 66, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, a photo of a prostate cancer patient guide and a statement that he was confident he would beat the disease that is more common in older men:
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