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Lab-grown meat manufacturer files lawsuit against a Florida bill that bans the sale of 'cell-cultivated' meat
SEATTLE - After a newly enacted Florida law that bans the sale of lab-grown meat, a manufacturer has filed a lawsuit against the state arguing that the restrictions give an unconstitutional advantage to Florida farmers over out-of-state competitors. In May, Florida became the first state to ban and criminalize the...
Local nonprofit Ability Housing launches fund to fast-track affordable housing in Florida
Ability Housing, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit focused on developing affordable housing, has announced the creation of the Ability Housing Affordable Housing Fund to support its efforts in Northeast and Central Florida.
James Buchanan faces underdog GOP primary challenge for final state House term
Rep. James Buchanan has represented southern Sarasota County in the state House since his first election in 2018, and he’s eyeing a final two years before term limits preclude him from running again. A real estate broker by trade, Buchanan is the son of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key − the second-wealthiest member of Congress, behind another Floridian, Sen. Rick Scott. ...
WWE Live Event Results From Lakeland, FL (8/17): Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa, Kevin Owens Teams With Randy Orton
WWE held a live event from RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL on August 17th. Full results (courtesy of WrestlingBodyslam) and highlights are below. WWE Live Event Results From Lakeland, FL (8/17) - Sami Zayn def. Ludwig Kaiser. - Braun Strowman, Odyssey Jones, & Kofi Kingston def. Judgment Day (Finn...
Florida delegates at DNC say Jacksonville electing Deegan as mayor shows ‘the tide is turning’
CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention is well underway Monday and much of the discussion for Florida delegates who are on hand in Chicago is Jacksonville. On the first day of the convention, Florida officials talked about how the city went blue in the last mayoral election with Donna Deegan being elected mayor of Jacksonville.
Shalimar Mayor Mark Franks elected to leadership role in Florida League of Cities
SHALIMAR — The Florida League of Cities now has leadership from Northwest Florida. On Saturday at the 2024 Florida League of Cities Business Session in Hollywood, FL, Shalimar Mayor Mark Franks was elected the second vice president of the "united voice for Florida's municipal governments." ...
I-Mix, a rezoning initiative in St. Pete, could convert 5 blocks along the 22nd St S corridor
Helmed by Joseph Furst, Place Projects is working with the city and other key stakeholders, like the Warehouse Arts District Association, Deuces Live, and 3 Daughters Brewery, to revitalize the 5-block stretch between 1st Ave S. and 6th Ave S. by rezoning it for mixed-use purposes. “People said that area...
Tampa's first women's pro soccer team becoming role models for local youth athletes
TAMPA, Fla. - Dressed in cleats and their "South Tampa Gold" youth soccer league uniforms, a group of little girls talked about their big dreams as they kicked a ball around the brand-new riverfront field that the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club will now call home. "I wanna be a...
Wiscon Road Development Rezoning Request Fails
The Brooksville City Council denied a recent request for rezoning a property to allow for 93 single and two-story single-family homes on 50-foot lots. Council members cited concerns for traffic on Wiscon Road as the main factor. Wastewater and flooding concerns also factored into the Council’s decision. The 41.22-acre...
Eagles and Mccazzio Fly Over Falcons in Preseason Match
The Springstead Eagles kicked off the 2024 academic year with a preseason tilt against the Fivay Falcons. Head Football Coach Michael Garofano and company handily defeated the Falcons 30-13 at home on Friday. It was a bit of a chippy affair as the teams racked up a total of 38 penalties, but the visitors gave way as the game wore on and the Red, White and Blue pulled away.
Sarasota city manager announces sudden retirement
Marlon Brown is just 60. City Attorney Bob Fournier also retires, as does his deputy. Host: Big turnover is ahead in the City of Sarasota: Three key figures just announced their resignations, including the man who serves as chief executive in the city’s weak-mayor system. Ramon Lopez reports. Ramon...
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