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Beryl: Look back from tropical storm to hurricane with landfall, impacts on Texas, Florida
From Invest 95L to Beryl: As we track Beryl's path, here's a look back at the tropical storm that strengthened into a hurricane and made landfall twice in one week. Experts predict Beryl to make landfall a third time as a hurricane. Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30, with the busiest part of the season between August and October. ...
Hundreds of Job Cuts Announced by Florida-Based Westgate Resorts
One of the world’s largest timeshare resorts is cutting hundreds of jobs in Florida. Earlier today, Orlando Business Journal reported that Westgate Resorts is cutting 357 job positions at its office located at 8680 Commodity Circle in Orlando. The news comes less than four months after David Siegel, the...
Newer Airlines Landing in Smaller Florida Airports
STEPHANIE CLAYTOR | www.flcourier.com | Avelo Airlines held its inaugural flight from Lakeland Linder International Airport on June 13 to New Haven, Connecticut. Albeit a busy airport for Amazon Prime cargo planes and private charters, this is the first time the Lakeland airport has had commercial flights in 12 years.
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are now near peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter's wave of the virus.The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has reached 2.64% in Florida, according to CDC data updated Friday, and now rank among the highest of any state during this summer's COVID-19 wave.Trends from Florida have also climbed steeply in other key metrics that authorities now use to track COVID-19, including in wastewater and nursing homes. Florida's steep increase...
DeSantis keeps a safe distance from Broward appointees | Steve Bousquet
You can study your Broward sample ballot all day long and you won’t see the name Ron DeSantis anywhere. He’s not on the August primary ballot, but he’s in the background. DeSantis altered the course of public education in Broward, and he could again. Two DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board will face voters for the first time on Aug. 20. Republicans Torey Alston and Daniel Foganholi ...
People still getting in the gulf despite double red flags, lifeguard warnings
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - In the days following July 4th, marking one of the busiest times of the year in the panhandle, Panama City Beach Beach Safety staff say their lifeguards have been busy rescuing people from the Gulf of Mexico. Parts of Friday and all day Saturday,...
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help identifying trespassers
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two trespassers. According to authorities, the individuals have been trespassing on property in the Leonia area. On Saturday, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office released additional photos and footage on their Facebook page. If you have any information, please […]
Alys Beach named #1 ‘Southern Destination that feels like Europe’ by Southern Living
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Southern Living has named Aly’s Beach the #1 “Southern Destination that feels like Europe.” Southern Living’s list included some well-known cities such as Charleston, New Orleans, and St. Augustine, however, Walton County’s own Aly’s Beach made it to the top of the list. “While the stretch is home to a […]
Jackson County moves forward with plan to construct African American museum
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Earlier this year, both Panama City and Marianna were finalists to become the home of the new Florida black history museum. Despite losing out to St. Johns County and Jackson County, officials are not giving up on the idea. They are moving forward with plans to construct their own African […]
U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show coming soon: full schedule
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Blue Angels, which fly in Pensacola, Florida, have released their full schedule for this year’s Pensacola Beach Air Show. The Santa Rosa Island Authority will host the event. “Every year we look forward to hosting this world-class air show along our world-class beach to really showcase our hometown heroes, the […]
Tampa Bay Area Under Heat Advisory, Highs Up to 111 Degrees Pose Health Risks
The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a heat advisory for large portion of southwest and west central Florida, cautioning residents about rising temperatures that are expected to feel as high as 111 degrees due to high humidity. According to the National Weather Service, this advisory is in effect from noon to 6 PM EDT today, impacting areas including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Sarasota.
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