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Alabama nurse, mother of six, killed in Georgia crash
An Alabama woman died Wednesday afternoon following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Georgia. Brandy Rodgers, 39, of Oxford, died in the crash at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday. The Georgia State Patrol said Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a GoFundMe page...
JetBlue Airlines suing Florida over what it calls too much in corporate income tax
JetBlue Airways is suing the state of Florida for overcharging the airline by more than $631,630 in corporate income tax, according to its complaint that was filed in Leon County. The complaint, filed July 19 in Leon Circuit Civil court, says the airline contested the "entire amount of the additional corporate income...
Florida hopes to reduce ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for children with rare diseases
Tiem Strouse seemed like a perfectly healthy baby boy when he was born in 2013 in St. Petersburg. But at about 13 months, his development stalled. The baby words that had come early stopped. He would only walk on the balls of his feet and at times would spin around for no reason, mom Liz Strouse said. He also appeared to be suffering from night terrors.
Casey’s buys nearly 200 stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi
(Radio Iowa) – The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store officially announced the acquisition today (Friday) of 198 stores in the southern U-S that includes 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. . Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for more than $1.145-BILLION dollars. Casey’s C-E-O Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
Florida Congressional delegation delivers millions in support of FIU’s climate tech research
FIU is at the helm of groundbreaking research that harnesses the power of cutting-edge technologies to study and preserve the environment. FIU’s strength in this research area, dubbed “climate technologies,” is turning heads — and garnering supporters locally and nationally. For a third historic year, members...
Delray Medical Center | 1st Hospital in Florida to Use Innovative Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Delray Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida to treat a patient with the Nectero Endovascular Aneurysm Stabilization Treatment (Nectero EAST®) System. The procedure was performed by Dr. Joseph Ricotta, Chairman of the Vascular Surgery Program at the hospital, as well as National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery for Tenet Healthcare.
DeSantis: We need Florida to be No. 1 in college football again
As college sports’ powerbrokers continue to wait for Congress to help solve some of their largest issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis has another idea. DeSantis said Wednesday he has spoken with other governors about addressing name, image and likeness and the NCAA transfer portal, which have become “almost like yearly free agency.”
World Equestrian Center named one of the world’s greatest destinations by TIME Magazine | PHOTOS
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala is known locally for its charm, service and amenities – especially by those in the equestrian sport circles. And, now WEC has a distinctive honor to validate it to a global audience. WEC has been selected by...
Infamous St. Augustine home raided by deputies has received 30 complaints in last 3 years
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A home in St. Johns County is well known to people who live near the intersection of Sanitorium Avenue and Hurst Street. Last week, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Investigations Unit Detectives, SWAT, Task Force, K9, and St. Augustine Police Department detectives served a search warrant on the home after investigators said neighbors have been complaining for years.
Marion County Animal Services recruiting employees to staff new animal services center
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Animal Services (MCAS) has exciting news for North Central Florida animal lovers! The shelter has announced some plans for a new animal services center, signaling growth and expansion in their efforts to serve the community. This expansion brings opportunities to join the dedicated MCAS team.
Theft suspect found after leaving from Palm Coast hospital, deputies say
PALM COAST, Fla. - Deputies found a man they were searching for who escaped from the hospital Saturday morning, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The man, 29-year-old Anthony John Romine, escaped from AdventHealth South in Palm Coast, deputies said. When Romine escaped he was wearing green scrubs...
3rd arrest made in Jacksonville gang-related hit scheme that killed Uber driver and passenger
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A third suspect has been arrested in the October 2023 shooting that killed 18-year-old Antonio Tillie Jr. due to "rap beef" that turned deadly, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The shooting also killed 31-year-old Bryant Grund, who was driving for Uber and was dropping Tillie off at the scene of the crime.
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