Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Tuesday the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture is now accepting applications from Florida educators for aquaculture classroom systems and supplementary materials. “From ornamental fish and aquatic plants to food fish and shellfish,…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Tuesday the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture is now accepting applications from Florida educators for aquaculture classroom systems and supplementary materials. “From ornamental fish and aquatic plants to food fish and shellfish,…
The debate surrounding transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports has once again taken center stage, this time with the controversial removal of an op-ed penned by Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy. The op-ed, which was published across several Gannett-owned newspapers in the state, was quietly…
The scourge of fentanyl has cast a dark shadow over communities across the United States, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. At the heart of this crisis lies the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, a transnational criminal organization that has ruthlessly exploited the addiction epidemic…
A Florida man was found guilty of second-degree murder, improper exhibition of a firearm, and aggravated animal cruelty. The tragic events unfolded in March 2020 when a routine dog-walking outing turned into a deadly confrontation, leaving Luis Anthony Walker’s neighbor and the neighbor’s dog dead.…
In the quiet town of Camarillo, California, a disturbing tale has unfolded, shedding light on the dark underbelly of a man whose profession as a plumber masked a sinister penchant for violence and financial exploitation. Rotherie Durell Foster, a 38-year-old individual, has found himself at…
The scourge of fentanyl has cast a dark shadow over communities across the United States, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. At the heart of this crisis lies the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, a transnational criminal organization that has ruthlessly exploited the addiction epidemic…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Tuesday the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture is now accepting applications from Florida educators for aquaculture classroom systems and supplementary materials. “From ornamental fish and aquatic plants to food fish and shellfish,…
The debate surrounding transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports has once again taken center stage, this time with the controversial removal of an op-ed penned by Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy. The op-ed, which was published across several Gannett-owned newspapers in the state, was quietly…
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Anita Ervin, 61, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee. Ervin chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000.00. Ervin purchased her winning ticket…
The Florida Lottery announced Friday that Carlos Cole, Sr., 53, of Winter Haven, claimed a $1 million top prize from the SEVEN FIGURES Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Cole chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,000.00. Cole purchased his…
The Florida Lottery announced Thursday that Lavoncis Armstrong, 64, of Riverdale, Georgia, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Armstrong chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,597,848.00. Armstrong purchased…
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified men and women in Polk County who desire to work as substitute crossing guards this year. Substitute school crossing guards are needed in the following areas: Lakeland, Fort Meade, Bartow, Highland City, Lake Wales…
Florida last week saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims, though company notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report that estimated 5,680 unemployment applications were filed in Florida during the week ending…
