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Waste Management Waste Watch Program in Florida
Waste management drivers are also serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for local law enforcement. They’re able to report any suspicious activity they may witness during their routes, thanks to a program started in 2010. During their scheduled route on Marco Island, Emelio Medal and his...
24-year-old Belleview woman dies in wreck on County Road 484
BELLEVIEW, FL (352today.com) – Family and friends are grieving the loss of a 24-year-old Belleview woman. Taylor Earnest died in a one-vehicle wreck on Wednesday on County Road 484 (CR 484). The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the accident happened just east of South Magnolia Avenue around 5:15 p.m.
Volusia-Flagler high school football: Your preseason guide to the 2024 season
The Volusia-Flagler area thrived during the 2023 high school football campaign. Mainland captured a state championship. DeLand won its region for the first time since 2009. And eight local teams qualified for the FHSAA playoffs. What will 2024 bring? We’ll find out soon. The regular season kicks off Thursday, Aug. 22, and Friday, Aug....
Ormond Main Street Recognized as Florida’s Program of the Month for August 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Ormond Beach Main Street, in Volusia County, has been designated the August 2024 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. “It is my pleasure to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of Ormond Beach Main Street,” said Secretary...
How strong will Hurricane Ernesto get? See how it could impact your Florida weekend
After battering Puerto Rico with torrential rain, Hurricane Ernesto is now heading toward Bermuda. Ernesto strengthened overnight, with winds now at 85 mph. It's expected to rapidly intensify over open water and could be near major hurricane strength by Friday before the center passes over or near Bermuda Saturday, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. ...
Scientists find sea surface temps in South Florida estuaries are hotter than oceans around the world
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world. As heat waves spell trouble for critical habitats like...
Meet the candidates running for Congress in south Florida
Fla. — On Aug. 20, voters in Florida's 23rd Congressional District will choose the candidate who will run against Democratic incumbent Jared Moskowitz. The district covers parts of Broward County, including Parkland and Coral Springs. It also includes southern Palm Beach County. The following six candidates will appear...
Florida Republican active voters top Democrats by 1 million. What does it mean?
Republicans in Florida now have about one million more active voters than the Democratic Party, a historic milestone as the GOP continues to extend its edge in voter registrations. There are 5.3 million active voters registered as Republicans compared with the Democratic Party’s 4.3 million, according to county-level data aggregated...
Multiple North Central Florida mayors represented in Florida League of Mayors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - North Central Florida is well-represented in the Florida League of Mayors. Belleview Mayor Christine Dobkowski was reelected to a third term on the group’s board of directors on Wednesday. Other board members include Archer Mayor Iris Bailey, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis, and Williston Mayor...
Central Florida Detention Deputy Arrested for Assault and Battery
A Central Florida detention deputy was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and battery. On August 13th at 8:36pm, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 55-year-old Cory Faircloth following an altercation between him and his neighbor outside a residence on Blueberry Lane in Brandon near Tampa. Because of...
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