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Dozens of Fleming Island AT&T employees on strike alleging 'unfair labor practices'
FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — Thousands of AT&T Southeast employees across nine different states, including Florida, are on strike, citing unfair labor practices from AT&T's management during negotiations for a new union contract, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA). CWA said it filed an unfair labor practice charge with...
Former DeSantis strategist working with Musk to organize voters for Trump
Ron DeSantis' senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor's campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee's north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president.
FEA: Teacher and support staff vacancies stand near 10,000 statewide
Nearly 10,000 public school teacher and staff positions are vacant as the 2024-2025 school year opens, according to Florida Education Association data. Of the 9,842 vacancies, 5,007 are instructional positions and 4,835 are support staff. The number of vacancies is down from 11,992 in August 2023. “It should not be lost on anyone that, right […]
SCOOP: Rep. Maxwell Frost to Speak at DNC, Putting Gen Z Floridian in National Spotlight
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), the first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress, will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, Mediaite has learned. The Democrats will gather at the United Center in downtown Chicago starting on Monday, August 19, with the festivities wrapping up...
Dunn looks likely to keep 2nd Congressional District in Republican hands
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla, could be coasting to an easy victory as his primary challenger struggles to raise funds. A Democrat rival has pulled out of the race altogether and will be replaced with a new challenger. A former surgeon from Panama City, Dunn represents Florida's 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses all or part of 16 counties in northern Florida. Former President Donald Trump,...
Lt. Haley commended for 20 years of service
The Key West City Commission this month recognized Key West Police Lt. Matt Haley for his 20 years of dedicated service with the department. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and earning his bachelor’s degree in at Southern Illinois University and working with the Florida Department of Children and Family, he was ready to start his career with the Key West Police Department. During his tenure with the police department, Lt. Haley has served as road patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, sergeant of general case detectives, patrol/school resource officer lieutenant, and currently oversees the Criminal Investigations Unit.
Man accused of pointing gun at Miami Beach commissioner arrested again after theft at Walgreens
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A wanted man who made local headlines for months is back in police custody days after he escaped house arrest and went on the run. Miami Beach Police on Saturday afternoon confirmed they have arrested Christopher Pitre, ending a four-day manhunt. The 35-year-old suspect, who...
Key West’s Fantasy Fest brings the 1990s vibe
Key West’s Fantasy Fest will bring forth vibrant 1990s vibes and colorful pageantry from Friday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 27. The renowned costume and masked festival returns with masquerade parties, costume competitions, street fairs, performance art and an over-the-top grand parade. The festival is themed “It’s a 90s...
Judge calls driver "absolute danger to the community" after Miami crash that killed 2
MIAMI - A social media model is in jail after police say she caused a crash in downtown Miami, killing two people.Maecee Marie Lathers, 24, who appeared before a judge on Friday, is being held on a $140,000 bond. Police said was speeding on North Miami Avenue in downtown Miami when she hit two cars. Investigators on the scene said she confessed she was high on a party drug known as pink cocaine.If it wasn't for the citizens nearby who stopped her she would've completely fled," said Miami-Dade Judge Mindy Glazer. The social media model also known as Maecee Marie on Instagram is facing...
Residents in Brickell condo building left without air conditioning again
Residents living in a Brickell condominium are without air conditioning again. NBC6 reported last July that many residents in tower three of the Four Ambassadors went without A/C for over a week. Over a year later, on Thursday, residents contacted NBC6 saying the air conditioning was out again. Robert Alwine,...
Miami Mega-Booster John Ruiz Admits His LifeWallet Company Is Circling The Drain
Despite the fact that it continually underperforms on the field, the Miami Hurricanes football program has recruited like gangbusters in recent years. The primary reason for that, it would seem, is mega-booster John Ruiz, whose LifeWallet company has funded a significant portion of the Canes’ NIL budget. But there have been some major red flags […] The post Miami Mega-Booster John Ruiz Admits His LifeWallet Company Is Circling The Drain appeared first on BroBible.
‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, cashed for $110K
Eleven people have reported a combined 14 personal checks stolen and the Martin County Sheriff’s Office believes there could be more victims after thefts from three post offices. The victims mailed the checks through the United States Postal Service in late July and early August, according to the incident...
SPORTS WRAP: KEYS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS PREP FOR FALL SEASONS
Prep volleyball has been busy practicing since the FHSAA’s official opening day for participation on July 29. Their collective efforts will be put to the test in a preseason tournament scheduled for Aug. 15 at Coral Shores High School. Marathon, Key West, Coral Shores and Somerset South Homestead will be in Tavernier to work out the final wrinkles in their game prior to the official opening date on the Aug. 19. New this season is Basilica School, which has added several varsity sports to its offerings this year, adding a fourth varsity volleyball team in Monroe County.
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