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St. Johns County cultural organizations take a hit from governor's veto of arts programs
While many good things emerged from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of the state's $116.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, vetoes negatively impacted St. Johns County's cultural and organizations and events, including those in St. Augustine. According to a news release from the St. Johns County Cultural Council, the...
Florida blue chip edge rusher Trenton Henderson sets pair of in-state visits
A top football recruit in the nation's 2026 class enters his junior season with two programs fresh on his mind. Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic edge rusher Trenton Henderson, who is the cycle's No. 29 overall prospect and No. 4 player at his position, is set for back-to-back in-state visits. The 6-foot-4,...
St. Pete City Council candidate wants your vote, but never voted locally
Donald Bowens Jr. says his political role models are state Sen. Darryl Rouson, former state Rep. Frank Peterman and current St. Petersburg City Council members Gina Driscoll and Copley Gerdes, to name a few. But he’s never voted for any of them because Bowens, 36, has never voted in Pinellas...
An hour east of crowded Tampa, a search is underway for endangered Florida panthers
LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST — Sixty miles east of downtown Tampa, deep in a forest of pine trees and saw palmettos, a camera is tied to a tree. About the size of a tissue box and camouflaged like bark, this hidden device has captured remarkable scenes of untouched wilderness.
Lower rain chances on Wednesday with afternoon storms tracking west
ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday's rain chances will be lower than usual for mid-July, with just 30% coverage, mainly affecting Marion, Flagler, and Alachua counties. Most areas around Orlando and east of the beaches are expected to stay dry. Typical summer rain chances return on Thursday, with around 60% coverage each...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Rubio Attempts to Aid Military Against Environmental Threats to Bases
US military installations are reportedly facing increased environmental challenges as a result of more intense climate events. Among such threats are sea level rise, extreme storms, droughts, and arctic ice melts. According to Military Resilience, Department of Defense installations (DOD) are worth over $1.2 trillion. Increased environmental disruption could damage...
Pinellas supervisor race latest in Florida to feature elections denier
The allegations were outlandish, but they still shocked Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus when they appeared on a blog in 2022. Clearwater resident Chris Gleason claimed that Pinellas County was “ground zero” for mail ballot fraud that stole the 2020 election from former President Donald Trump, even though Trump won Florida. To his followers online and at local political clubs, Gleason spread allegations that Marcus erased votes and attempted to hide the evidence which Marcus said is “categorically false.”
National Hurricane Center forecast remains tame as Saharan dust approaches Florida
Saharan dust approaching from the east is expected to arrive in South Florida today, bringing drier air, according to the National Weather Service Miami. Don't expect the dust to reach the west coast before showers and storms arrive. ...
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