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‘Totally unsuitable’: Conservationists say proposed state park disc golf site was never a good fit
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Concerned Floridians are breathing a sigh of relief after a proposal that would have brought changes to nine of Florida’s state parks was postponed. Some conservationists say some of the lands in question weren’t even suitable to begin with. “Almost everything in...
Woman wins $1 million from this Florida Lottery scratch-off
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - A Florida woman turned a $50 scratch-off into a $1 million win!. Josephine Galarza, 36, of Panama City, won the prize from the $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular game, which she purchased at the Speedway Food Mart on West Highway 98. The Florida Lottery said...
Alachua County approves plan for Tioga’s 222-acre South Annex
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Tuesday a preliminary plan for a 222-acre South Annex development near the Town of Tioga and voted to move forward with a request for proposals to develop 13 acres by Lincoln Middle School. The Town of Tioga South Annex will have...
Florida running back Montrell Johnson cleared to play against No. 19 Miami following knee scope
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida running back Montrell Johnson has been cleared to play against No. 19 Miami on Saturday, a huge boost for the underdog Gators. Johnson had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after sustaining an injury during the first week of training camp. But he returned to practice this week and was listed as a starter Wednesday. “If he’s on that depth chart — at the top of the list — that means he’s ready to go,” coach Billy Napier said following practice Wednesday night. Johnson has played in every game since following Napier to Gainesville from Louisiana-Lafayette. He has 1,658 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns in two years with the Gators despite sharing repetitions with Trevor Etienne.
SF Volleyball: Saints Secure Third Straight Win
August 28, 2024 – The Saints hit the court with momentum yesterday, fresh off two big wins against Lurleen B. Wallace Community College and Pasco-Hernando State College. Meanwhile, the Florida State College at Jacksonville Manta Rays were coming off a challenging weekend tournament in Rockford, IL, where they managed only one win out of four.
Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forest
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the murder victim’s older sister while the siblings camped in a national forest 30 years ago was executed Thursday. Loran Cole, 57, received a lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. at Florida State Prison for the 1994 killing of the 18-year-old student. Cole also was serving two life sentences for rape. Cole did not have a last statement. “No sir,” he said when asked if he had some final words. After the procedure began about 6 p.m. Cole briefly looked up at a witness in the front row. After three minutes, he began taking deep breaths, his cheeks puffing out. For a brief moment, his entire body trembled. Five minutes into the procedure, the warden shook him and shouted his name. Cole then appeared to stop breathing and then was declared dead.
Florida property insurance crisis: Why 1 expert says ‘more competitive rates’ may be on the horizon
The property insurance crisis is one many Floridians are familiar with: insurers completely leaving the Sunshine State and high rates among those that stay. However, things may be turning around soon enough.
National Hurricane Center tracking 2 tropical disturbances. See Florida impact for Labor Day
As Saharan dust begins to fade across the Atlantic basin, tropical activity is beginning to pick up. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances, according to the latest advisory. Both currently show a low chance for development. ...
Palatka man faces misdemeanor charges in U.S. Capitol riot, adding to list of Floridians
As presidential election campaigning intensifies nationwide, a Putnam County man is facing charges for his part in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot over the last election. Dylan Swinehart was arrested last week in Palatka on four misdemeanor charges, about 10 months after court documents say he acknowledged to an investigator being...
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