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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Lakeland Fire Department is pleased to announce David Sutherland has been appointed as the department’s newest Fire Marshal. Fire Chief Doug Riley expressed his enthusiasm for David’s appointment as head of the Prevention Division. He stated, “We are thrilled to announce…
Former state Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, have drawn Democratic opponents as they prepare for the November elections. According to the state Division of Elections website, Democrat Lisa Newell opened a campaign account Monday to run against Gaetz in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
