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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rick Scott ‘s bid for renomination for a second Senate term tops the list of races that Florida voters will decide in Tuesday’s primary. Scott is heavily favored against challengers John Columbus, an actor and former Walt Disney World performer, and Keith Gross, an attorney who twice ran for Georgia’s state House as a Democrat but now supports Donald Trump.
Meet the Central Florida umpires working the Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. – It’s the summer vacation of a lifetime for Little League World Series umpires David Noegel and Eddie Smith. Noegel, who lives in east Orlando, started umpiring in 2006. The West Point graduate and Gulf War veteran’s home base is Union Park Little League, but he works all over Central Florida.
Judge schedules hearing in a dispute over Medicaid-managed contracts
An administrative law judge has scheduled a September hearing in cases filed by two health plans that allege the state improperly shut them out of new Medicaid managed-care contracts. Judge Robert Cohen on Monday issued a notice scheduling the hearing Sept. 4-6 and Sept. 9-13 in Tallahassee. The health plans...
Jacksonville-based nonprofit launches affordable housing fund to boost its work in Northeast Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ability Housing, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit developer of affordable housing, announced Wednesday the launch of a fund that will help boost its work in Northeast and Central Florida. According to a release, the fund was possible thanks to an initial investment of $3.75 million from the Capital...
SEE IT YOURSELF: Unique art on display across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Giant pigeons are headed to downtown Orlando as part of the city’s latest art project. With the new head-turning display on the way, News 6 and ClickOrlando.com compiled other art projects you can check out around Central Florida. “Starry Night” house in Mount Dora.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
"Creature from the Black Lagoon," in talks for revival, has Florida roots
Seventy years after it debuted in theaters, "Creature from the Black Lagoon" seems to be making a comeback. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Saw" and "The Conjuring" creator James Wan is in talks with Universal to remake the 1954 film about a swamp monster known as "Gill-man" and the scientists trying to study him.
Looking at Lake Michigan Credit Union as a banking option for Florida residents
Robert D’Amore does not live in Michigan, but he has been a customer of Lake Michigan Credit Union for eight years. He chose the financial institution because there is a convenient branch near his home in Naples. He stayed because of the customer service. “It’s a little bit of...
Florida bat removal allowed starting Aug. 15, but illegal after April 15
While many people associate bats with Halloween, Floridians live with 13 native species plus seven others that are occasional visitors from elsewhere. But if you find yourself literally living with bats that have roosted inside our outside your house, it is illegal to evict them from April 16 to Aug. 14 because...
From orchard to aisle: An uncertain path for emerging crops
In the shady hills of Appalachia, a small fruit tree grows in the shadow of taller oaks and maples. In the spring, maroon flowers droop from the branches. Little fruits emerge later in the summer and fall — alien green, bean-shaped, and about the weight of one or two large peaches.
Florida officials work to divest from Chinese government-owned companies
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State's investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director, was tasked by Gov. Ron DeSantis to analyze the state budget upon his appointment. Spencer said during the committee meeting that they have seen a 9.3% increase year-over-year and credited the state's recruitment and retention efforts, as well as a major focus on Florida's IT overhauls. ...
Over 1,300 new jobs expected as Amazon expands into Port St. Lucie, other FL locations
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — More than 1,300 new jobs are expected to be created in Port St. Lucie and other Florida locations through Amazon, the company states. Over $36 billion has been invested in Florida by Amazon since 2010, according to findings from its 2024 U.S. Economic Impact Reporton Tuesday.
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