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Democrats see abortion battle as chance to make gains in Florida
Democrats are seeking to put Republicans in Florida on defense over the issue of abortion. While winning the Sunshine State will be an uphill climb for Democrats, Vice President Harris’s campaign has increased its presence in Florida amid an effort to legalize the procedure in the state through a ballot initiative that will go before…
DeSantis defends Trump’s visit to console Gold Star families: ‘He was invited’
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has joined those defending former President Donald Trump over his Arlington National Cemetery visit, during which he paid respect to the 13 servicemembers killed during the 2021 attack at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, criticized Trump online for visiting the cemetery last week, claiming […]
Florida unveils sign, dedicates State Road A1A for singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett
A highway named in honor of the chief Parrothead and son of a son of a sailor was dedicated Friday, Aug. 30 in Key West. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died on Sept. 1, 2023, was honored during a ceremony with the unveiling of the official sign to mark A1A Jimmy Buffett Memorial...
Disabled people in Florida still struggling to get Medicaid restored after ‘unwinding’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lauren Eakin is legally blind and confined to a wheelchair with cerebral palsy. For years, Eakin, 34, lived in her own apartment with the help of caregivers who assist her with nearly everything. This summer, she lost much of her relative independence when the state of Florida revoked her essential Medicaid coverage.
Hickory Hollow Jerky Recalls Ready-To-Eat Jerky Products Due to Lack of Federal Inspection
Hickory Hollow Jerky, a company based in Eufaula, Alabama, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without federal inspection. The recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), affects products sold in multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and through internet sales.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Florida Democrats launch Harris campaign bus tour in Trump’s backyard
Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign on Tuesday launched a bus tour from Palm Beach County, Florida, focused on abortion rights, just miles down the road from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Democrats made clear that their proximity to the GOP presidential nominee, who they say is to blame for the overturning of Roe v. […]
Why Illinois is About to Be Invaded by Thousands Fleeing Florida
I was under the impression that Florida was one of the top destinations for people fleeing other states. Apparently, I had that backwards as there is new evidence showing that there is currently an exodus happening from the Sunshine State and many are heading directly toward Illinois. The Daily Mail...
State government dollars plus hospital coordination has added up to more Florida nurses
DAYTONA BEACH — Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Daytona Beach Tuesday morning to celebrate the results of the millions of dollars the state government and hospitals have poured into nursing education and training the past few years. Close to $400 million has been invested in building the ranks of Florida nurses since 2022, the governor...
Hurricane season: Tropical waves being watched as lull may be ending
The Atlantic Hurricane Basin has been remarkably quiet for weeks now, in what was widely considered to be an extremely hyper-active season. In fact, 2024 marks the first time since 1997 that not a single tropical system was named from August 21st to September 2nd, which is the start of peak hurricane season. So far, five storms have been named this season, with Beryl becoming the earliest category five hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin.
Tampa And Orlando Airports Nominated For USA Today's 10 Best Large Airports.
Many Floridians have access to a nearby airport since 19 primary commercial service airports are scattered across the state. And I'd suspect that some Floridians would name their local airport as "the best." However, a USA Today list has two of Florida's airports - Tampa International and Orlando International - in its possible top 10. And one of them is in first place.
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