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Surprise: Fort Lauderdale police union leader got 59% raise in January. City leaders only finding out now.
Union leaders typically negotiate raises for the rank and file that become public knowledge. But in January, two high-ranking officials with the Fort Lauderdale police union got significant pay bumps, and not even the chief knew about it. The out-of-the-ordinary raises, done outside the union contract, only recently came to light, city officials say. Here are the details: Union President Scott ...
Florida students can earn ABAC credit for certifications
TIFTON — Florida high school students who earn industry certifications can now receive credits toward their degrees in the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. ABAC President Tracy Brundage was joined by Jeb Smith, the president of Florida Farm Bureau, and Tal Coley, CEO of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), as well ...
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 […]
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Varsity and JV Football Teams Drop Games
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas football team is now 0-2 this season after losing on Friday against Deerfield Beach High School. After falling in their first game, the Eagles had their second game postponed and played their first home game against the Bucks. MSD trailed 17-0 at halftime and allowed 19 more points in the second half to fall 36-0.
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 […]
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