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Jordanian charged in US for threats against perceived Israel supporters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Jordanian citizen residing in Orlando, Florida, was charged with threatening to use explosives and destruction of an energy facility after threats against businesses for their perceived support of Israel, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Inspector orders crab cakes thrown out at country club
An inspector ordered that crab cakes be thrown out during a recent inspection at a country club in The Villages. A report from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation details an inspector’s visit on July 15 to the restaurant at Palmer Legends Country Club. The inspector found...
Officials huddle in secret to discuss little white cross case
Officials huddled in secret to discuss the latest developments in the notorious little white cross case in The Villages. Community Development District 8 supervisors met on Friday in the closed-door session with their legal counsel at SeaBreeze Recreation Center to discuss their legal war against Wayne and Bonnie Anderson of the Village of Tamarind Grove. A little more than four years ago, an anonymous complaint was lodged against the Andersons over a little white cross in their yard. Their cross is considered a “yard ornament.” The Andersons were ordered to remove their cross. They refused and the CDD 8 board took them to court.
Backlash arises after Florida school accused of throwing out LGBTQ-themed books
A report about library books, including "many on LGBTQ+ topics and religious studies," being hauled away by administrators at the New College of Florida sparked angry reactions from civil liberties groups on Friday.
Country music concert to benefit longtime Marion County Fire Rescue employee’s cancer battle
WEIRSDALE, FL (352today.com) – Faith, Family and Friends. That’s the name of country singer John Berry’s podcast series, and that sums up the depth of feeling and emotion Angela Knight’s co-workers have for her. Knight whose work ethic and commitment to Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR)...
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...
Publix employees honored for saving colleague’s life during medical episode inside Florida store
OCALA, Fla. - Two Publix employees in Florida were honored for their quick actions that saved a colleague’s life. The incident took place on July 10 at the Publix at Park View Commons in Ocala, where 20-year-old Cole Renfro collapsed from cardiac arrest while working in the freezer. What...
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