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Florida issues like charter schools, coastal erosion on the minds of local leaders at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, many Florida and Jacksonville area issues have been the focus for some local leaders. While there has been considerable focus on the presidential election, News4JAX found several local politicians who are focused on what’s happening in Florida, like State House Speaker Paul Renner who represents St. Johns and Flagler counties.
Just 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction
New research from TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights has revealed that only 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction, underscoring the need for both Democratic and Republican campaigns to engage Latino voters with culturally resonant language and messaging. In that vein, the...
Best hospitals for ophthalmology: US News
Miami-based Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University of Miami Hospital and Clinics was ranked as the No. 1 hospital for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News released its best hospitals ranking for 2024-25 on July 16. Hospitals were ranked across 15 specialties — read more about the methodology here.
A heat advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County with temps that could feel as high as 109
A middling overnight cooldown and unlikely afternoon showers triggered another heat advisory for Palm Beach County on Wednesday, July 17 with temperatures that could feel as high as 109 degrees. Sammy Hadi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Miami, said the heat index or "feels like" temperatures are...
JOHN BARTUS: SOL BRADMAN SURVIVED A PLANE CRASH, AND MADE IT TO HIS BAND GIG ON TIME
The human spirit is an amazing thing. Throughout our history on planet Earth, we have. controlled fire, invented the wheel, built amazing structures and even learned how to slip. the bonds of Earth and soar high into the sky. Our achievements are rather impressive. considering how far we’ve come since...
Grassroots groups end voter registration drives, fearing Florida law pushed by GOP
A key part of the election season lead-up has disappeared this summer across Florida, with voter registration by grassroots groups all but halted because of a new state law many say targets minorities and younger voters. The number of voters registered by so-called third-party organizations is down dramatically. Just over 7,000 voters have been enrolled through the...
Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Democratic Party called Tuesday evening’s Republican National Convention speeches from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio “a clown show” and a “circus.” “The Republican Party can preach ‘unity’ all night long but the only thing they are united on is sending America backwards,” Democrati chair Nikki Fried said in […] The post Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’ appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
Voters in 11 states could decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with measures confirmed in six states, and signature verification pending in another five
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are pending signature verification in five states—Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska. This report provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential...
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