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Florida: The Who Cares State
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Welcome to the Science-Free State of Florida, where facts are dismissed, obvious truths denied, and thinking discouraged. Failed presidential candidate and professional pouter Ronbo DeSantis recently had references to climate change removed from state statutes. Now his Department of (Mis)Education wants the phrase “climate change” excised from Florida school textbooks on the ground that it’s […] The post Florida: The Who Cares State appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Jan. 6 rioter taps Supreme Court to weigh charge levied against over 400 defendants
A Florida man charged with unlawfully “parading” during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol asked the Supreme Court this week to hear his appeal, a move that could affect more than 400 cases surrounding the riot if they decide to hear the case. The Supreme Court just last month dealt a blow to the Justice […]
'This team ... they're hungry': New Breed flag football continues to help growth of sport
With Jason Kisor’s flag football program, New Breed, perhaps there’s more to the name than just playing at a competitive level. Flag football continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, as more and more states add it at a high school level. In the latest NFHS report for flag football, the sport is currently sanctioned in nine states – and Florida has had it for about 20 years – while there are two more states expected to sanction the sport, and 17 more states are in “various stages of pilot programs.”
4 Okaloosa County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital celebrates 50 years
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital commemorated a half-century of service to the community with a grand celebration marking its 50th anniversary. Zach McCluskey, chief executive officer at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, welcomed hospital and community leaders, care team members and other guests to the...
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Walton County commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
$300 Million in Disaster Relief: FEMA Offers Financial Assistance to Tallahassee Tornado Victims, Ensuring Federal Benefits Remain Intact!
FEMA Assures No Impact on Federal Benefits from Disaster Aid FEMA Grants Available to Assist Leon County Residents with Recovery According to TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT, after the tornado outbreak in Tallahassee on May 10 residents received comforting news from FEMA. In a recent press release FEMA assured them that receiving disaster assistance grants won’t impact other […]
FAMU Marching 100 band camp teaching students lifelong leadership skills
The Florida A&M Marching 100 band camp is a week-long event that brings hundreds of students together from around the country. On top of music, the camp teaches leadership and communication skills.
Mysterious plane found in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A mysterious abandoned plane found Friday may not be as mysterious on Monday. It was found on the side of Transmitter Road on Friday. This plane once belonged to a business in Panama City Beach. “We were as shocked as everyone else to see a...
Orange Beach considering changes to ambulance transport area
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Orange Beach City Council will consider reducing the number of hospitals that they will transport a patient to, citing an undue strain on the fire department at its meeting Tuesday evening. Currently, Orange Beach Fire and Rescue will transport a patient...
New Hotel And 33 Townhomes Will Be Focus of Orange Beach City Council
Orange Beach has been facing an avalanche of new building request in recent months. Two more are now in front of the City Council and one of the projects is being proposed by local contractor, Greg Kennedy. A public hearing will be part of the City Council meeting. The subject...
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the arrest of Terrell Bailey, a 27-year-old resident of Montgomery, on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. The arrest was carried out by Special Agents from the Attorney General’s Office, with assistance from the United States […] The post Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, slated for Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Towns including Fort Deposit and Hayneville participate each year in the annual tax holiday traditionally held the third full weekend […]
Alabama employee health insurance boards expect shortfalls in coming years
The heads of the boards overseeing Alabama’s two health insurance plans for public employees said Monday they were looking at potential losses and the possible need to use reserves in the coming future, which could lead to increased costs. Representatives of the of the State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB), which oversees the state employees’ health […] The post Alabama employee health insurance boards expect shortfalls in coming years appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Tazewell man among those sentenced for operating pill mills in Tennessee and Florida
On Monday, July 8, 2024, 63-year-old Clyde Christopher Tipton, of Tazewell, Tennessee, was sentenced to 50 months in prison by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was the final defendant to be sentenced in a sprawling pill […] The post Tazewell man among those sentenced for operating pill mills in Tennessee and Florida appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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