On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump announced their plans to hold two presidential debates in June and September. CNN will host the first debate on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. However, their teams seem to be at odds over important specifics,…
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FHSAA Considers Compensation For Florida High School Student Athletes
The governing body that oversees high school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would allow high school athletes to be paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals. The Florida High School Athletic Association held a discussion on Tuesday about a potential…
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Florida Felons Voting Lawsuit Dropped
Plaintiffs have dropped a federal lawsuit challenging how the state carried out a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at restoring voting rights of felons who have completed their sentences. The lawsuit, filed in July by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and individual plaintiffs, described a “bureaucratic…
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ABC News’ Stephanopoulos Admits Anti-Trump Deep State Is Real And “Packed With Patriots”
Another alleged right-wing conspiracy theory has been validated. ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday not only argued that the Deep State is a real thing but that it is good and “packed with patriots.” Stephanopoulos, a former operative for Bill Clinton’s election campaigns and…
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Johnny Morris And Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund Cast $400,000 Lifeline To Revive Lake George
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. –Johnny Morris, legendary angler, noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder, recently announced a personal donation of $200,000 to the nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which when added to a $200,000…
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Florida Republican Demands License Removed From Muslim Dentist Who Prayed For Annihilation Of Jews
Florida state Rep. Randy Fine wants the Florida Department of Health to investigate a Miami dentist who prayed for the annihilation of the “tyrannical Jews.” Fine, a Brevard County Republican and House Health and Human Services Committee chairman, dispatched a letter to the department on…
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Sports
FHSAA Considers Compensation For Florida High School Student Athletes
The governing body that oversees high school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would allow high school athletes to be paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals. The Florida High School Athletic Association held a discussion on Tuesday about a potential…
Cops And Crime
FWC Identifies Boat That Fled Accident In Florida That Claimed Life Of 15-Year-Old
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has identified the vessel in connection with a deadly accident over the weekend. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers were notified of a boating incident in Biscayne Bay near Nixon Beach Sandbar in Miami-Dade County. Preliminary…
Cold Case
Florida Agriculture
UF Scientist, Veteran Wins National Award For Program Connecting Military Personnel To Ag Careers
A veteran himself, University of Florida plant pathologist Gary Vallad wanted to give back to his comrades-in-arms. So, he and Simon Bollin started the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program (VFAP), which helps train veterans for jobs in that field. In 2017, Bollin, agribusiness development manager for…
Florida Ag Commissioner Issues Updated Emergency Rule For Livestock And Avian Influenza
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-6, updating specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The emergency rule builds upon previously issued safety protocols, policies and guidance, and…
Florida Citrus Industry Continues To Feel The Squeeze
Bruises continue to be inflicted on Florida’s citrus industry, as the forecast for the nearly concluded growing season dropped further Friday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an updated production forecast that was 5.6 percent below projections released in April. Meanwhile, a decades-old citrus association…
Lottery
Georgia Woman Wins Whopping $2 Million On Florida Lottery Monopoly Scratch-Off Game
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…
Florida Lottery Announces New Lineup Of Games For Grouper And Grouper Super Sampler
The Florida Lottery revealed Tuesday an enhanced series of games accompanying every GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler package play purchase. With these new games, players now have increased opportunities to win big while spending less! Unlock incredible value with each GROUPER package play, receiving $6…
Job News
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Substitute School Crossing Guards Across Polk County
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 Jobless Claims Decline
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…