In Defense of Animals applauds the ruling in the case of three dogs who were repeatedly shot with a BB gun in Hernando County last year. Jamie Lynn Kujawa pled no contest to felony aggravated cruelty for shooting her three dogs over 173 times with a pellet gun and was sentencedContinue Reading
To help Americans find the best cities to spend their golden years, WalletHub compared the retirement-friendliness of 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across four key dimensions: 1) Affordability, 2) Activities, 3) QualityContinue Reading
MD Now continues to expand high-quality healthcare in the Treasure Coast region, opening its sixth state-of-the-art urgent care clinic in St. Lucie County. MD Now is currently the largest urgent care operator in Florida, with more than 80 state-of-the-art clinics across the state. MD Now’s newest clinic on Tradition ParkwayContinue Reading
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody sued the Biden administration over its attempts to undercut Florida’s nation-leading higher education reforms. Throughout Governor DeSantis’ time in office, Florida has ranked number one in the nation for higher education, yet the U.S. Department of Education has unconstitutionally collaborated with accreditationContinue Reading
On Thursday, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida announced the successful extraditions of Akinola Taylor of the United Kingdom, Olayemi Adafin of the United Kingdom, Olakunle Oyebanjo of the United Kingdom, and Kazeem Olanrewaju Runsewe of Sweden. These individuals have been charged in the Middle DistrictContinue Reading
According to data from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Miami area added private sector jobs at a rate of 4.1 percent, an increase of 45,400 jobs in May 2023. The Miami metro area’s May 2023 unemployment rate was 2.2 percent, down 0.3 percentage point from 2.5 percent oneContinue Reading
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports the confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County. This is the first known case of CWD in Florida, a contagious disease of the brain and central nervous system thatContinue Reading
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa have both been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Three data sources were used for the evaluation: Nationwide online survey: Health care professionals and hospitalContinue Reading
70-year-old Jorge Mojocoa of Fort McCoy, Florida was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual conduct. A federal jury had found Mojocoa guilty on March 1, 2023. According to evidence presented at trial, on March 30, 2022,Continue Reading
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2023 How They Voted. A comprehensive review of what passed this legislative session, what didn’t, and what remains unfinished business, How They Voted reveals the Florida Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 159 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based onContinue Reading
HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, today announced Jyric Sims as president of its HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, effective today. The health system’s West Florida Division includes 16 acute care hospitals providing a full range of services in the western portion of theContinue Reading
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or business, and update your emergency plans and supplies before Florida isContinue Reading
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 478 to convert the Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program into a permanent program available to school districts across the state. The Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Program provides assistance to school districts in implementing comprehensive music education programsContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported one case of locally acquired malaria this week in Sarasota County. The Plasmodium species was Plasmodium vivax. The DOH says the individual spent extensive time outdoors. The patient was promptly treated at a hospital and has recovered. DOH is working closely with local partnersContinue Reading
A man is under arrest for throwing gasoline on another man and lighting him on fire. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reports that on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 4:32 p.m., two men at the Mobile gas station located at 14516 N 22nd Street in Tampa engaged in aContinue Reading
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which is set to open its doors to guests this October, has issued an open call for local Florida talent to showcase their skills at the highly-anticipated resort and the opportunity to become part of a live entertainment lineup. Online submissions are due by Friday, JuneContinue Reading
According to a new Victory Insights poll, two Florida residents, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are in a dead heat for the Republican nomination in the Sunshine State. The poll published on May 28 shows Gov. DeSantis with 38.2% , a 0.2% lead over Mr. Trump.Continue Reading
Democratic Representative from the 14th District of Florida, Kathy Castor, when looking at her voting record, ranked 350 out of some 500 people in Congress in 2022 when it comes to views on the proper role, scope and duty of government. With a 5.06% limited government percentage (out of aContinue Reading
On May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has the lowest unemployment rate among the top 10 largest states in the nation at 2.6 percent, as Floridians see continued economic stability spurred on in part by the thriving tourism industry. Between January and March of 2023, Florida saw aContinue Reading
U.S. Term Limits commends Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the bill that enforces eight-year term limits for school board members. U.S. Term Limits (USTL) began advocating for term limits for school boards in 2017. Efforts have included participation in town hall meetings, the Florida State Supreme Court, the ConstitutionContinue Reading
Lime launched a fleet of its industry leading Gen4 e-bikes in St. Pete today, bringing bike share back to the city and growing its presence in Florida. Lime looks forward to working with the city and its elected officials as well as partners in the community to build the bestContinue Reading
