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August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Community, Community News, County, County Services, Headlines, Main, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers

Water District monitors Tropical Storm Idalia

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Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and have raised the activation level of the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level 2 as of 7 a.m. Monday. The EOC provides direction regarding District activities before, during and after an emergency event. The...

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Business, Conservation News, County, Economy, Food, Food & Drink, Headlines, Health, Newsmakers, Politics, Public Notices, Science

FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. This strain has been documented in the United States since 2021 and was detected for the first time in Florida in January 2022. The FWC has documented the virus in 37...

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December 29, 2022December 29, 2022Business, Community, County, Destinations, Economy, Government, Headlines, Main, Newsmakers, Oceans & Seas, Politics

DeSantis makes conservation a priority

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During the past four years under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has remained one of the most sought-after destinations for world-class fishing, unique hunting opportunities and recreation. Gov. DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come...

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December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Government, Headlines, Main, Politics

DeSantis asks statewide grand jury to investigate COVID-19 vaccines

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By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced new actions designed to hold the federal government and pharmaceutical companies accountable for decisions related to COVID-19 vaccines. DeSantis will establish the Public Health Integrity Committee, overseen by the state’s surgeon general, to assess federal public health recommendations and...

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August 29, 2022August 29, 2022Headlines, Newsmakers, Opinion, Politics

DeSantis suspends 4 Broward County School Board members

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By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday suspended via executive order four Broward County School Board members “due to their incompetence, neglect of duty, and misuse of authority.” Board members Patricia Good, Donna Korn, Ann Murray and Laurie Rich Levinson were suspended effective immediately. They...

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June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Headlines, Newsmakers, Politics

Supreme Court’s abortion ruling is watershed moment

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THE HILL — The Supreme Court’s extraordinary decision to eliminate the universal right to abortion is a watershed moment in the American experiment, ending half a century when women were free to make their own reproductive decisions and immediately ushering in an era when states can make that choice for them. From a practical standpoint,...

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June 15, 2022June 15, 2022Business, Government, Headlines, Health

Fauci tests positive for COVID-19

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THE HILL — Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement on Wednesday from the National Institutes of Health. A statement from the NIH says that Fauci tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test and is “currently experiencing mild symptoms.” He...

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May 25, 2022May 25, 2022Headlines, Mid-East, Newsmakers, Politics, World News

Iraqi man in Ohio charged in plot to murder former President George W. Bush

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NTD — An Iraqi man living in Columbus, Ohio, has been charged by federal authorities for allegedly plotting to smuggle foreign nationals into the United States as part of a plot to assassinate former President George W. Bush. Agents from the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Shihab Ahmed Shihab Shihab, 52, Tuesday morning. He...