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Negotiations face deadline for Baptist Health to keep accepting Florida Blue insurance
Editor's note: This story has been updated based on information provided Wednesday by Florida Blue about the latest contract offers. Tens of thousands of Florida Blue customers who use Baptist Health have been opening the mail from the two health care giants and finding letters that show both sides are far apart...
Democrats’ future, abortion, legal pot: 5 questions for Florida’s general election
The primary election is over, but the battle for the future of Florida is just getting started. Republicans and Democrats will slug it out over the next 11 weeks up and down the ballot, from the main attraction showdown between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to putting legal pot...
Florida doctor put on probation for not hearing patient’s cries during colonoscopy due to not wearing hearing aid
Florida Gastroenterologist Placed on Probation After Failing to Hear Patient’s Screams During Colonoscopy. An elderly gastroenterologist from Tampa has been placed on probation following a shocking incident in which he failed to hear a patient’s screams during a colonoscopy. Dr. Ishwari Prasad, who has held a medical license...
Berriz New Florida Market President For Norsan Media.
Norsan Media says it has named Alina Berriz as the company’s new Florida Market President. Berriz most recently was General Manager for Bustos Media’s Spanish-language stations in Seattle. She previously worked in creative, advertising and sales at Telemundo, NBC Universal and Univision. Earlier this year she completed the NAB Broadcast Leadership Training Program.
FL Freedom Schools to empower students with African American history courses
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is bringing its "Freedom Schools" initiative to Florida as part of a national effort to counter legislative efforts restricting the teaching of major historical topics. With a rolling schedule, six chapters across the state are gearing up to offer...
Florida State Guard prepares to serve in the event of a hurricane
The Florida State Guard (FSG) recently completed its first annual training since Gov. Ron DeSantis reactivated the agency in June 2022. During the 14-day mission rehearsal exercise, soldiers underwent a series of rigorous simulations to test their emergency response proficiencies in the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane with multi-county impacts. After officially launching four operational units, the FSG exercised new […] The post Florida State Guard prepares to serve in the event of a hurricane first appeared on Town Chronicle.
FST’s improv shows put the audience in the driver’s seat
When audiences attend a theater performance, usually the show is scripted, directed and rehearsed. Florida Studio Theater has been turning that traditional concept on its ear this summer with a series of improvisational shows. And audiences, though tenuous at first, seem to embrace it — some would say, love it. “We just had a new show open up this summer […] The post FST’s improv shows put the audience in the driver’s seat first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Cape Coral's growth impacts burrowing owls; learn how to help at Wednesday's Florida Fish and Wildlife event
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Over the last 10 years, Cape Coral has gone from 150,000 people to almost a quarter million living in the area. It's a lot of homes built - and sometimes that land was previously occupied by our threatened burrowing owls. If you're new to Southwest...
‘Flee the tree:’ Florida teen’s lightning death just latest illustrating myth of outdoor safety during storms
While lightning deaths have dropped significantly over the past 20 years there are still preventable tragedies that occur every year highlighting the need for continued awareness, especially as school starts and fall sports mean more time outdoors for student athletes.
Report: Florida facing a serious teacher shortage
(The Center Square) — The Sunshine State may soon reach crisis levels as a teacher shortage looms. Florida TaxWatch has released a new report showing that Florida's teacher salaries rank 50th in the nation and school districts are struggling to fill vacancies. "The well-being of Florida's K-12 education system should be a concern for all taxpayers. Comprising 43.9 percent of general revenue spending for Florida's FY 2023-24 state budget, education...
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