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Lake County: Sign up for text message updates and crucial information on Hurricane Milton
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton a week after Hurricane Helene devastated many across the Southeast, all of us at the USA TODAY Network are dedicated to doing everything we can to keep you informed. As a resource, we are manning a text message service to bring you the latest updates on Hurricane Helene, connect you with resources and answer questions. To sign up, submit your number below or text 'Hello' to (239) 241-6343. ...
Partly Rural Lake County, FL Closes A Massive $166.5 Million Land Deal: “You Lose The Farm Ambiance"
New developments in Florida are approved every day since, due to Florida's rapidly growing population, the state obviously needs new development to keep up with demand. However, when I write articles about development on rural or farmland - like with JackRBT Farms, Alger Farms, and JMC Groves - some Floridians express sadness. And now there was recently a massive land deal on what was once a rural part of Lake County.
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency in Lake, 34 other counties as Milton approaches
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in Lake and 34 other Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Milton, which could bring Category 3 winds and surge, or worse, to the Florida peninsula. Areas at the greatest risk are communities still reeling from last month’s Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Ian in 2022. ...
Florida looks to improve pre-K quality with new preschool ratings
For decades, Florida faced criticism for judging the quality of its pre-K program on a “readiness” test given to young students after they started kindergarten. It was a system, critics argued, that penalized preschools serving the kids who struggle the most — often those from low-income families. Now, the state is debuting a new rating system that gives more credit for the progress these ...
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