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Roberto Alonso joins the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards
Roberto Alonso was elected to the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards. Alonso, of Miami Lakes, became secretary and treasurer of the organization, which chose him in June during its meeting in Tampa. Locally, Alonso represents District 4 of the Miami Dade County Public Schools Board. The GFCSB develops a...
Fire Dept. Rescues Young Turtle in Florida, Highlighting the Dangers of "Ghost Nets"
A juvenile sea turtle is getting another chance at life thanks to the heroic actions of a quick-thinking passerby and the hard work and dedication of some Florida agencies. The incident took place on June 4, 2024 when someone spotted the distressed turtle tangled up in some abandoned fishing line. What happened next is a testament to the training and dedication of local officials, as well as the dangers of the plastics floating abandoned throughout our oceans. Find out what happened by reading on. What happened with the turtle rescued from fishing nets in Florida?Members of the Coral Gables, Fla....
Sarasota weekend weather: Extreme heat and the return of Saharan dust
The tropics remain quiet, thanks in part to a patch of Saharan dust that the area National Weather Service's forecasters say is heading westward toward Florida and could begin to impact the Sarasota-Bradenton area on Saturday, potentially bringing hotter days this weekend. The dust will move north across the state,...
Florida teen struck by lightning recounts moments after he fell to ground
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - A Florida teen who miraculously survived a lightning strike earlier this week spoke with FOX 35 about the moments after being struck. With the clothes he was wearing that day spread out on a table, Daniel Sharkey recounted the fateful day. Sharkey was mowing a neighbor's...
‘I won’t have books to read:’ 9-year-old’s plea helps save Altamonte Springs Library
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – After more than six decades of service in the Altamonte Springs community, the Altamonte Springs Library was set to close its doors in September due to budget constraints, but the Altamonte Springs commission voted Thursday to increase its property tax mileage, allowing the library to be funded.
Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to get help.
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
Breaking News: City Council sets millage rate at 4.8399
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase the millage rate to 4.8399 for its FY2024/25 budget. Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith and Finance Director Blanche Sherman proposed a millage increase of 4.4376 at the June 10th millage rate meeting, while Commissioner Alexander Smith suggested raising the millage rate to 4.6876.
Candidates for School Board District 3 seat speak out
Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello, who chose to run for the State Senate District 25 seat. The three face...
Missing 3-year-old found dead at Orlando resort
A toddler who went missing from an Orlando resort Thursday, July 18, has been found dead. According to Orange County Sheriff's Office reports, Rakim Akbari's body was found in a body of water near the resort, in the 8800 block of Palm Village Circle near State Road 535 and World Center Drive.
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