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Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The DOT then put up new state line signs saying, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.” Free — to do what, exactly? Drive reeeeeally fast because you’re […] The post Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Republicans Folley, Benarroch talk Medicaid, guns, more at first District 81 forum
Republican representative candidates Greg Folley and Yvette Benarroch talked everything from guns, social media and affordable housing to the arts, small businesses, immigration and man-made meats at the first forum for Florida District 81 on July 16. Organized by the Naples Reagan Club – formerly the Naples Republican Club –...
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
DeSantis Kicks off New Disney “Corporate Welfare” Feud in Milwaukee
If you thought that Ron DeSantis was done attacking Disney World just because the lawyers set down their pens and his board of supervisors signed off on a $17 billion deal, you weren’t at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee yesterday. DeSantis Battles Disney, Makes Nice. For the better...
Bowling Green Wins Florida League Of Mayors Award For Pyatt Park Benches
The Florida League of Mayors (FLM), an organization for Florida's mayors, founded and developed by Florida's mayors, announced the winners of its 2024 Mayors Municipal Innovation Awards, including recognizing Mayor N'Kosi L. Jones and the City of Bowling Green with the Quality of Life Award for the City's Bench Dedication Program for Community Remembrance project.
Haines City to add speeding cameras in school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Schools in Haines City will soon have cameras installed to catch drivers speeding through school zones. The ordinance was approved by the city commission earlier in June, making it the first city in Polk County to add these cameras to local schools. Before becoming police...
Forum for Polk County School Board Candidates Tackles Tough Issues
Nearly 100 people packed into the fellowship hall of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in northwest Lakeland Tuesday evening to listen to the six candidates vying for three seats on the Polk County School Board. While School Board members come from different areas in the district, they represent the...
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