The Fourth of July weekend is not over and Chicago has already endured 13 deaths, 54 injured, with nine minors hurt and 2 children killed in different shootings. Police listed the first fatal killed Thursday night, 9:30 p.m., in the 4100 block of West 27th Street. A 27-year-old man was walkingContinue Reading
Petaluma police identified the man and woman found dead Thursday morning at a Petaluma home in the San Francisco area as Debbie Ann Passanisi, killed by her husband, Mark Richard Passanisi, in a murder suicide. Debbie, 54, had been shot more than once and was found in a common area ofContinue Reading
California voters will decide in November whether governments and public colleges and universities can consider race in their hiring, contracting and admissions decisions, possibly ending affirmative action rules. The state Senate voted 30-10 on Wednesday to repeal that amendment, which still requires the approval of voters in November. Sen. ScottContinue Reading
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1061, expanding Florida’s new aquatic preserve about 800 square miles along the Gulf Coast, its first new aquatic preserve in over 30 years. This bill creates the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve, which will protect approximately 400,000 acres of aquatic habitat stretching from Pinellas CountyContinue Reading
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Brickyard 400. Johnson 44, is the first NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus and will be quarantined until testing negative. He was tested earlier Friday after his wife, Chani,Continue Reading
Black Lives Matter activists in Los Angeles may have shocked the liberal leaders as co-founder Dr. Melina Abdullah says the city is filled with “liberal white supremacists” and “F- Eric Garcetti.” “So it’s important as we say things — like I see your sign ‘f**k Donald Trump,’ yeah ‘f**k DonaldContinue Reading
It is reported scantily in Philippines media of the rape and murder of 15-year-old Fabel Pineda. According to one report (computer translated), the teen from Brgy. Daclapan, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur in the northern Philippines was killed by dual assassins while riding with relatives on a motorcycle. Cabugao Police Station P/CaptainContinue Reading
Many in Tampa may be joining a new protest set for today: the #BoycottThe4th protest. Co-owner of Tampa restaurant Vegg’d Out Vegan Kitchen, Yourhighness Tafari spoke with WFLA spoke about Independence Day protests, attempting to explain the sentiment. “This is something that publicly stands as a holiday of freedom, independence.Continue Reading
Four aid workers and a private security worker have been abducted by Islamist militants in northeast Nigeria. In a video seen on Monday by Reuters, the hostages identified themselves and said they each worked for different organizations. With just their heads and shoulders showing against leafy plants outdoors, they namedContinue Reading
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the new jobs numbers today, reporting that the U.S. economy regained 4.8 million jobs in June and that the unemployment rate fell from 13.3% to 11.1% as the country continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. According to the report, black unemployment dropped from 16.8%Continue Reading
Hillsborough County health officials have confirmed a case of Naegleria fowleri, aka the brain-eating amoeba. Health officials did not release any information about the patient. Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic amoeba which is a single-celled living organism. It can cause a rare and devastating infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The amoeba isContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) today reported that out of the tests performed for more than 67,000 people Thursday, 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases (9,415 Florida residents and 73 non-Florida residents) were recorded, or about 15% of those tested. The total case count in the state now stands atContinue Reading
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered 19 counties with surging coronavirus outbreaks to close indoor restaurants, wineries, movie theaters and other venues Wednesday, saying California must act to keep the pandemic from spiraling out of control. The new move also bans churches from singing and chanting, while still allowing services. “The actContinue Reading
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has identified the followingContinue Reading
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” (HB 1193) which eliminates barriers of entry to certain professions licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DPBR) by adding endorsement and reciprocity provisions, removing supplemental business licenses and corresponding license fees, reducingContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert for neighborhoods surrounding All Faiths Memorial Park and Dew Drop Park in Casselberry. The alert is in response to a raccoon which tested positive for rabies in that area. This rabies alert is for 60 days.Continue Reading
Conservative Amanda Makki has surpassed $1 million in total contributions raised in her campaign to flip Florida’s 13th Congressional District, setting the stage for a real head to head fight against Charlie Crist in November. In addition to her previous track record of strong financial support, Makki’s list of conservative endorsementsContinue Reading
Lucio Gordan, MD, President and Managing Physician of Florida Cancer Specialists Research & Institute (FCS), will lead an educational session at the Community Oncology Advocacy Summit, a national virtual meeting presented by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA). Scheduled for July 15, 2020, the one-day virtual conference will focus on patient advocacy and the impact ofContinue Reading
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The budget totals $92.2 billion, provides over $350 million in tax relief and includes more than $1 billion in vetoed spending. “Despite the present challenges Florida faces due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget ensures theContinue Reading
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) recently celebrated the start of construction of its new Trinity Cancer Center. When complete in early 2021, the 37,000 square foot facility will include radiation oncology and next-generation PET/CT imaging technology along with 27 exam rooms and 52 chairs for chemotherapy and other infusions.Continue Reading
The price of a typical food basket in Syria has increased by 200% in the past six months, according to the World Food Program (WFP). Many grocers, shops and pharmacies have shut down as business owners cannot keep up with the changing prices. The UN estimates 11 million people were alreadyContinue Reading
