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Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is coming up. Here is what you can buy
Florida is set to have its first back-to-school sales tax holiday this weekend, which will undoubtedly save parents big bucks on school supplies, new clothes and any gadgets they might need for the upcoming school year. Be on the look out for ongoing sales to compound the savings, which typically...
Election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign to launch Florida ground game this weekend
Florida Democrats this weekend will begin doing the groundwork to harvest the state's 30 presidential electoral votes for Vice President Kamala Harris in November and deny former President Donald Trump a second term. Sunday marks 100 days to Election Day, and Democrats will rally around that milestone in cities from...
As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Tampa Bay Times wins top honors in Florida journalism
The Tampa Bay Times won 17 awards on Thursday from the Florida Society of News Editors, including one for the most distinguished journalist in the state. The Times won a coveted gold medal recognizing two separate efforts — the newsroom’s hurricane coverage and an investigative series on the dangers of kratom.
FWC unravels organized fraud case involving Florida’s Osceola turkey, four arrested on felony charges
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - On July 24, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Law Enforcement announced charges against four individuals involved in a fraudulent scheme to defraud hunters seeking Osceola turkey hunts. Larry William Collins, David Preston Mills, Paul Neil Beckham, and Vernon Robert Flowers...
UF Health liver, kidney, and lung transplant programs top in Florida, No. 5 in U.S.
UF Health’s lung, liver, and kidney transplant programs are the state’s best and in the top 5 nationwide. The post UF Health liver, kidney, and lung transplant programs top in Florida, No. 5 in U.S. appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Howard Class of 1969 reunion is this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Howard Academy High School Class of 1969 celebrates its 55th reunion this weekend. Events include a Brunch, Class Meeting, Banquet and Worship Service. On Saturday, July 27, classmates are scheduled to gather at The Barn in the Piney Woods (instead of at the JCS cafeteria) for a Brunch and Class Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Later that day at the same location, the Banquet begins at 4 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. On Sunday, July 28, the Class of 1969 continues its reunion celebration with a Worship Service from 10 a.m. to noon at Springfield A.M.E. Church, located at 1734 Piney Woods Rd. For more information, email vivian.royster@yahoo.com.
Trees and the law: What to know to protect yourself and your property
We are blessed in Tallahassee to have so many amazing trees and a rich urban canopy. Unfortunately, that urban canopy is under constant stress from development and construction activities. Many property owners in Tallahassee own trees in poor structural condition, trees having suffered from neglect, disease, construction damage, or which are simply approaching the end of their normal life cycle. When trees fail and fall, the results can be catastrophic. ...
Top Florida Republicans praise California Gov. Gavin Newsom's banning of homeless camps
Top Florida Republicans, including a leading lawmaker and governor's office staff, are applauding Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his executive order to remove homeless encampments across the Golden State. "I’m glad to see Governor Newsom finally accept reality and acknowledge the damage chronic homelessness does to communities and businesses," said state Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, in a statement. ...
What you need to know about deadly rip currents in South Florida
With the unrelenting heat of this summer, for many the ocean is more appealing than ever. And though spiny sea urchins, stinging jellyfish and shark attacks are usually the ocean hazards people fear when going to the beach, the Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue says rip currents are actually one of the greatest dangers for beachgoers. And they account for the most beach rescues every year.
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