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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 ...
Florida's 10th Local Dengue Case Found on West Coast
(Precision Vaccinations News) — Dengue poses a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks occurring frequently. As of July 2024, the United States has reported travel-related and locally acquired cases of dengue fever. This indicates the U.S. is quietly joining the over 100 countries currently facing outbreaks.
Fitness Club Merritt Island, Grand Master Chung Offers Taekwondo & Martial Arts Classes – Sign Up Today!
ABOVE VIDEO: Fitness Club Merritt Island, Grand Master Chung to Offer Taekwondo & Martial Arts Classes Beginning June 18 – Sign Up Today!. BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – The Fitness Club Merritt Island is the newest venue that will be offering Taekwondo and Martial Arts classes on the Space Coast this summer.
Brighter futures on the horizon for Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates
VERO BEACH — On May 16, Youth Guidance held an inspiring graduation ceremony at the Community Church of Vero Beach to honor 16 local teenagers and young adults who completed its eight-month Pre-Apprenticeship Program.The keynote speaker was School District of Indian River County Superintendent Dr. David Moore, who commended the graduates for their dedication and encouraged them to keep pursuing their goals and education. “As you go into the world of work, based on what you have accomplished here, don’t settle,” Moore said. “Always strive to do more, always look for other opportunities to continue to enhance your skills and provide for your family.”Pre-Apprenticeship graduates received a certificate from the Florida State Department of Education for completing 144 hours of hands-on learning in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and welding, as well as classroom instruction using the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core curriculum. NCCER is an internationally recognized curriculum approved by the Florida State Board of Education and utilized by local colleges and universities.
Microchip helps Orange County animal shelter reunite lost dog with owners after fireworks scare
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Ozzy the dog, who was spooked by fireworks and hit by a car before being found by Ocoee police, has been reunited with his family thanks to a microchip, according to Orange County Animal Services. He was found early Friday, struggling as the crash had...
Orlando remains in heat dome as feel-like temperatures to rise above 100 degrees this weekend
SUNDAY: The heat will return for the second half of the weekend as we remain under the heat dome. Highs will climb back into the low to mid-90s with dangerous feels-like temperatures that will range from 105-110. The highest temperatures will be in our western counties (Lake, Marion, Alachua, etc.). Heat Advisories will be likely issued again for these areas. As for our rain chances, scattered showers and storms will return with better chances of rain farther east than we saw Saturday. Best chances will be from I-4 and to the west late afternoon.
Sebastian Councilwoman Kelly Dixon Announces Re-Election Bid
Sebastian City Councilwoman Kelly Dixon has announced her candidacy for re-election. Dixon, who took office 21 months ago, succeeded former Mayor and Council member Jim Hill, who retired after over 20 years of service. “We have made many positive administrative changes in the City, and I am pleased with the...
Florida teen takes grandmother's gun, shoots into car with 4 people inside in Ormond Beach: Deputies
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - An 18-year-old from Florida is accused of using his grandmother's gun to shoot into a car containing four people in Ormond Beach. Deputies said they arrested 18-year-old Dylan Preis, who allegedly had a falling out with the driver of the car, which prompted the shooting. Several...
We need the Barnstorm Theater to reopen
We enjoyed the Barnstorm Theater and despite the fact there is streaming for homes going to the movie was a day or night out usually combined with shopping or a meal. Old Mill Playhouse is a very uncomfortable tight squeeze seating area and does not get our business. Leesburg AMC is benefiting with the profits that The Villages could if they were fair to the residents who enjoyed.
Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
Legacy View Church is hosting a Back to School event on July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church officials said school age children will receive a backpack with school supplies, a haircut and a meal. The event will be held in an open space across the street from Donovan's Barbershop at 1715 W. Silver Springs Blvd. For more information or to make a donation, call Deacon Gary Thornton at (407) 879-1038 or Prophetess Danielle Wiggins at (352) 292-5703. This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
United Launch Alliance Schedules USSF-51 Rocket Launch for July 30 from Cape Canaveral
BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket will launch the USSF-51 mission on July 30 for the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff time will be...
SpaceX’s two launches on Monday from both coasts includes Starlink smallsats California sendoff and a Turkish satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit Monday, July 8th, from 7:46 PM – 12:17 AM PDT, from SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The date is correction from July 7 launch. This is the second launch of...
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