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Reel Talk: Amanda goes diving with goliath grouper
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The goliath grouper spawning aggregation happens annually from July through October. 8 On Your Side’s Amanda Holly went diving off the east coast of Florida to see the gathering of these gentle giants. Goliath grouper are the largest of the Atlantic groupers. They can weigh up to 800 pounds and grow […]
Over 100 Employees to Be Laid Off as Florida Call Center Plans Cuts
The wave of layoffs sweeping across Florida in August has continued into the fall, with Port St. Lucie-based call center iVox Solutions announcing plans to lay off 109 employees. The job cuts are expected to take effect at the end of October 2024, following the conclusion of a contract with Altice USA, a major broadband communications provider.
Guns battle brewing: Campus and open carry bills will be back in 2025 Florida Legislature
A Labor Day weekend glass bottle attack of two Pennsylvania students wearing yarmulkes has prompted Rep. Randy Fine, R-Brevard, to renew his pledge to file legislation to repeal Florida’s “gun-free zone” for state college and university campuses. Fine’s pledge comes in the wake of gun activists filing a federal lawsuit in South Florida to have Florida’s open-carry ban declared unconstitutional, and after Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican Legislature earlier this year eliminated a requirement for a...
FL Is Getting A New Sprouts With Freebies And Discounts All Weekend At The Grand Opening
While Floridians can pick and choose how often they shop for clothing and novelty items, groceries are something for which we all must shop. Thankfully, Florida has several grocery options from which to choose. However, Floridians who prioritize healthy and organic options are getting one more choice - a Sprouts opening in Sarasota and it's offering some freebies at its grand opening.
Publix Has Bought Out Its Landlord In Florida Shopping Centers With A $57 Million Purchase
Two Florida shopping centers - Woods Walk Plaza and Crestwood Square - will have new landlords - Publix. This may not be a complete surprise to Floridians as I've previously written about the grocer buying out The Ramblewood Square Shopping Center in Coral Springs for $59 million and Davie Shopping Center and Regency Square at Broward for $83 million. And now And now two more shopping centers will be getting the same treatment - to the tune of $57 million.
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 […]
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 […]
Law passed after Surfside collapse affecting Florida's real estate market
(The Center Square)— A new Florida condominium law is affecting the Sunshine State's real estate market. The new measure requires costly inspections, significantly increasing homeowners' costs. The law — Senate Bill 4D — was passed during a special session in 2022 and requires condominium associations to retain adequate funds for building repairs. Buildings three stories or higher are subject to inspection requirements. Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, is currently...
Massive Florida Real Estate Crisis Could Make Thousands Flee to New York
Home prices in Florida are reaching catastrophic levels; sparking concern that residents are being forced to flee to other states. It wasn't that long ago when Florida emerged as a hotspot for retirees and people seeking a cheaper cost of living. The Sunshine State advertised itself as a promised paradise...
Florida AG sues Biden Admin for records on released criminals released into the U.S. instead of being deported
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to obtain information about the release of foreign nationals convicted of violent crimes who were allegedly released into U.S. communities instead of being deported. The lawsuit follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by Moody's office in March, seeking records on this issue, which has so far gone unanswered.
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