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‘A matter of life and death’: How disaster response endangers US farmworkers
This story was originally published by Grist. When Hurricane Idalia struck Florida last summer, a tree fell straight through a trailer occupied by a migrant-farmworker family in Hamilton County. They couldn’t afford to move, even temporarily, so the family of six just picked up the things they could salvage and continued to live around the rotting tree.
City of Chipley, Florida Public Works Department Closes 5th Street from Campbellton Avenue to Morris Avenue on Monday, July 29, 2024
The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be closing a portion of 5th Street from Campbellton Avenue to Morris Avenue on Monday, July 29th at 7:00 a.m. for emergency water line repairs. We will update once road is opened to thru traffic. For any questions, please call Chipley Public...
Habitat for Humanity honors Chipley Mayor, Shiloh Baptist Church
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity recently held its annual meeting, celebrating a year of accomplishments and outlining upcoming initiatives. Chipley Mayor Tracy Andrews and Marianna District 1 City Commissioner Travis Ephriam both received prestigious Carpenter Awards. This accolade recognizes individuals who exemplify the “theology of the hammer,” demonstrating a powerful blend of faith and action in the mission to eliminate substandard housing.
New Destin studio ‘Envision’ offers diverse dance classes from ballet to hip hop
When Ali Gorman learned that her daughters’ dance studio was closing, she knew she had to act fast to preserve the dance community they loved. Her solution? Open a new studio in the same location. Envision Dance Studio, located at 4489 Commons Drive West A/B in Destin (next to...
Orlando weather: Afternoon storms return on Thursday across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Scattered showers and storms are forecast to develop on Thursday, with the greatest chance for afternoon storms across the interior counties. Some stronger storms will continue to be possible, with frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds of 40-50 mph, and locally heavy rainfall being the main threats. Highs in the low to mid-90s will produce sweltering conditions.
REEF Florida Keys Lionfish Derby and Festival Set for Aug. 15-18 in Key Largo
Divers can help preserve native reef fish populations while vying for prize money during the 15th annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival. Scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 15-18, the fun and competitive event is sponsored by Reef Environmental Education Foundation. Derby teams in two divisions are to hit the...
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