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State faculty union pushes back against directive to review materials for antisemitism, anti-Israeli bias
The United Faculty of Florida is pushing back in response to a directive from Chancellor Ray Rodrigues about universities reviewing instructional materials for "antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias."
Ashley Moody Announces Sheriff Grady Judd as 2024 Human Trafficking Summit Keynote Speaker
-Earlier today, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Below is an official release from Moody’s office:. Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker for the...
As homeowners brace for higher insurance premiums, industry experts see 'green shoots' in market
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — State regulators will soon weigh in on a 14% average rate hike proposed by Citizens Property Insurance, which could impact more than a million policyholders. The state’s largest and backed property insurance company says it’s necessary to correct artificially low rates and begin to depopulate the “insurer of last resort.”
Florida Teacher Arrested & Charged For Allegedly Putting Autistic 3-Year-Old In A Chokehold
Vilma Otero, a 59-year-old Florida teacher, has been arrested and charged after allegedly placing an autistic 3-year-old in a chokehold. RELATED: Florida Mom Accidentally Runs Over 12-Year-Old Daughter On First Day Of School More Details On Vilma Otero’s Charges According to Volusia County Jail records, Otero was arrested and booked into the facility on Saturday, August [...] The post Florida Teacher Arrested & Charged For Allegedly Putting Autistic 3-Year-Old In A Chokehold appeared first on The Shade Room.
Florida mom sues landlord after son dies in apartment fire, says building had inoperable smoke alarms: lawsuit
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - A Florida mother is suing the owner of an apartment complex after a devastating fire earlier this year claimed the life of her 11-year-old son, according to court records. In the wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday in Seminole County court, the family of Ramon Thomas alleges...
McKesson to buy controlling stake in Florida Cancer Specialists' unit for about $2.5 billion
(Reuters) -Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash.
Advance and NASCAR gift $10,000 to Florida vehicle repair nonprofit
Led by U.S. Army veteran Ed Rosa, Fix It Forward helps low-income residents of central Florida with free vehicle repairs. Raleigh, N.C.—Advance Auto Parts Foundation (AAPF), the philanthropic arm of Advance Auto Parts, and The NASCAR Foundation, each announced $5,000 gifts to Fix It Forward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in DeLand, Fla. The check presentations took place at Advance’s store in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Friday, Aug. 23.
Bethel AME Pastor Rev. Julius H. McAllister Jr. elected 144th bishop of AME Church
The Rev. Julius H. McAllister Jr., senior pastor of Bethel AME Church in Tallahassee, was confirmed as the 144th elected bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Monday. The selection was made during the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Columbus, Ohio. The conference opened August 21 and concludes on August 28. ...
An Angel leads community restoration of Bayview Park's iconic cross
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- He was a young man embarking upon a mission and could choose the path he would take. Gus Brown didn't necessarily take the easy route, but the way of an Angel In Our Midst. "What it takes to be an Eagle Scout is a lot of hard...
Navarre Beach Restoration Project to begin November 2024 with Manson’s hopper dredge Glenn Edwards
The Navarre Beach Restoration Project will tentatively begin on Navarre Beach with the mobilization of equipment starting as soon as November 27, 2024. The restoration limits are from approximately 900 feet east of the Navarre Beach Pier and continue west to the Gulf Islands National Seashore property. The contractor is expected to work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the equipment mobilization period. The Glenn Edwards hopper dredge is tentatively expected to arrive on site in mid-December, 2024.
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