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Florida eyes spending under former UF president Ben Sasse
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis' office and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Thursday raised the possibility of looking into spending under former University of Florida president Ben Sasse."We take the stewardship of state funds very seriously and have already been in discussions with leadership at the university and with the (state university system's) Board of Governors to look into the matter," DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin said in a statement.Earlier in the day, Patronis offered support for an audit."Reports of (the university's) exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse's office are concerning," Patronis posted online. "As my agency can...
Sheriff Waters on Amendment 3: Not good for Florida; ‘marijuana smoke is the most offensive smell to me ever’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – During a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office town hall meeting on Thursday, Sheriff T.K. Waters came out strongly against Amendment 3, a November ballot initiative that if approved would legalize the use of marijuana in Florida for those 21 years and older. “I’m dead set against it,”...
Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce the new Artists in Residence (AiR) in Florida
Bailey Contemporary Arts Center Initiative Features Outstanding Community Programs. POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce the new Artists in Residence (AiR) class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). This dynamic initiative offers a unique opportunity for creative exploration, collaboration, and growth within South Florida’s vibrant arts community. Each season, new artists are selected through a competitive process. This year’s class features artists with an expansive array of creative techniques and influences. During this semester, the artists will be showcased through dedicated exhibitions and major events including Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2025, while also interacting with the community through art workshops.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary
NEW YORK – An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week’s state primary. Clerks in Collier and Escambia counties, home to Naples and Pensacola, are reassuring voters that the...
As primary nears, Stanley Campbell lays out his case for Senate Dem nomination
Tech entrepreneur and former Naval pilot Stanley Campbell campaigned in South St. Petersburg on Tuesday night, telling a group of Baptist ministers that he intends to stun the Florida political world next week and capture the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. “I am a real solid candidate. I’m going to win the nomination, and I’m […]
Florida bat removal allowed starting Aug. 15, but illegal after April 15
While many people associate bats with Halloween, Floridians live with 13 native species plus seven others that are occasional visitors from elsewhere. But if you find yourself literally living with bats that have roosted inside our outside your house, it is illegal to evict them from April 16 to Aug. 14 because...
Buying a home in Florida just got more complicated thanks to new rules
The business of buying and selling a home in Florida could be turned on its head as new rules for how real estate agents get paid go into effect Saturday. The changes were prompted by a series of antitrust lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors that claim it enforced practices that made it more expensive to sell a home. The industry group is also facing a $418 million settlement.
False text message stirs election concerns in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Thousands of voters in Northwest Florida have already cast early ballots for next week's Florida primaries. But a text message that's been circulating is raising concerns for some poll workers and voters. The message claims poll workers have been putting marks on voters' ballots to disqualify them...
Death investigation underway in Miami
MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami Police are investigating a death in the area of SW 27th Avenue and SW 26th Lane in Miami. At the scene there a body was found on the ground covered by a tarp along with shoes and other debris nearby. A USPS delivery truck with it’s...
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