Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1571, which prohibits picketing and protesting outside of a person’s place of residence. “Sending unruly mobs to private residences, like we have seen with the angry crowds in front of the homes of Supreme Court justices, is inappropriate,” said…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Over $125 Million For Nursing Education
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his approval of over $125 million for nursing education for the 2022 – 2023 Fiscal Year, bringing the total amount of investment in workforce education funding to more than $5 billion since 2019. Additional funding for nurses in this year’s…
Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Over $125 Million For Nursing EducationFlorida Department Of Health In Pasco County Urge Mosquito-Borne Illness Awareness
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – West Central Florida county health departments stress the importance of Florida’s residents and visitors protecting themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus disease. The public should remain diligent in preventative measures such as “Drain and Cover.” West Central Florida…
Read More Florida Department Of Health In Pasco County Urge Mosquito-Borne Illness AwarenessLane Closure On N Boulevard Between W Peninsular St And W Woodlawn Ave
TAMPA, Fla. – Beginning at 9 am today, the northbound lane on N Boulevard will be closed between W Peninsular St and W Woodlawn Ave while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Northbound traffic will be redirected to the turn…
Read More Lane Closure On N Boulevard Between W Peninsular St And W Woodlawn AveFlorida Gas Prices Set Another Record High
According to the AAA auto club, Florida gasoline prices reached another all-time high Friday, climbing to an average of $4.47 a gallon for regular unleaded. The average price jumped 7 cents a gallon from Thursday and was 28 cents higher than a week ago. The…
Read More Florida Gas Prices Set Another Record HighFamous Tate, Turning Waste Into Value
Famous Tate Appliance & Bedding Centers recently installed a Styrofoam densifier that turns boxes full of Styrofoam packing materials from their setup area into neatly compacted logs. What does that mean? They are turning waste into value. The RUNI brand Styrofoam densifying machine does not…
Read More Famous Tate, Turning Waste Into ValueMissing-Endangered 17-Year-Old, Last Seen In Hudson Has Been Found Safe
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – James Carillo, 17, has been located safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for James Carrillo, a missing/endangered 17-year-old. Carrillo is 5’8″ approx. 150 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. Carrillo was last seen on May…
Read More Missing-Endangered 17-Year-Old, Last Seen In Hudson Has Been Found SafeA Grilled Take On A Traditional Italian Meal
(Family Features) Warm weather means grilling season is back, but evenings spent around the grill are no longer just for hot dogs and burgers. This summer, impress family and friends with creative new recipes that put a spin on your traditional go-to meals. To start,…
Read More A Grilled Take On A Traditional Italian MealLane Closure On Henderson Blvd Between S Hubert Ave and S Lois Ave
TAMPA, Fla. – Beginning at 9 am today, the outside southbound lane on Henderson Blvd between S Hubert Ave and S Lois Ave will be closed while the Tampa Water Department returns to complete a more permanent restoration following earlier work on the water distribution…
Read More Lane Closure On Henderson Blvd Between S Hubert Ave and S Lois AveFlorida Contractor Arrested After Taking $25K Deposit And Not Doing The Job
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lake Wales contractor on fraud and theft charges after he was paid $23,500 up-front last year for work on a Davenport residence, then never began the work. After a warrant was obtained for his arrest, 45-year-old Don “Stephen”…
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