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Residents of 34 counties across Florida can now apply for disaster relief through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Included in that purview are Flagler and Volusia counties, both at …
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Chris Gollon
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10/14/24
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A popular social media post making the rounds in the days since Hurricane Milton has convinced thousands of people that a so-called Hurricane Nadine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, and that …
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Chris Gollon
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10/11/24
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As if to deliver one final somber warning as to the seriousness of Hurricane Milton, Orlando’s two largest theme park giants both announced they’d be closing their parks in anticipation …
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Chris Gollon
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10/9/24
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced ‘Operation Blue Ridge’ this week, sending a team of emergency responders to assist with disaster recovery from Hurricane Helene in Tennessee and North …
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Chris Gollon
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10/1/24
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Many counties in Florida have been placed under a Tropical Storm Warning by the National Weather Service (NWS) as of Wednesday due to the impending impact of Hurricane Helene. The storm became a …
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Chris Gollon
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9/25/24
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Volusia County has been placed under a state of emergency in prepartation for Tropical Storm Helene, the storm system that formed over the Gulf of Mexico in recent days. Its path will likely take it …
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Chris Gollon
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9/24/24
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The Florida Department of Education is pushing some districts in the state to narrow the scope of what’s being taught in sexual education classes. Among the topics the state is discouraging are …
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Chris Gollon
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9/24/24
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The state minimum wage in Florida is set to increase on September 30th, from $12 an hour to $13. The bump is part of a voter-approved policy that will Florida adopt a $15 minimum wage, increasing by …
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Chris Gollon
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9/18/24
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A gathering of residents in and around Florida's Space Coast will be taking place this Saturday to raise awareness and funds for research and care into the Alzheimer's disease crisis facing the …
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Chris Gollon
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9/17/24
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Mark Hertling, a local area resident and retired lieutenant general in the U.S. Army, has endorsed Jennifer Adams in the congressional election for Florida's 7th district. He picked Adams, a …
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Chris Gollon
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9/12/24
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has distanced himself - and the state government - from controversial plans to initiate large developments in several Florida state parks. The proposals drew mass outrage and …
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Chris Gollon
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8/30/24
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57-year-old Loran Cole was executed by the state on Thursday as the last step in his punishment for the 1994 murder of an 18-year-old college student. Cole was convicted that year of murdering John …
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Chris Gollon
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8/29/24
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A series of community meetings regarding planned developments on a series of state parks has been rescheduled due to the volume of public interest in the issue, with official scrambling to …
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Chris Gollon
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8/27/24
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Recent polling shows a trend for the 2024 presidential election that few expected to come into play: Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is closing ground on Republican nominee Donald Trump in Florida. …
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Chris Gollon
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8/15/24
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has cast his endorsement in the Florida House of Representatives District 19 election, opting for Sam Greco over his GOP primary opponent Darryl Boyer. The winner of the Greco/Boyer …
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Chris Gollon
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8/7/24
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Former President Donald Trump endorsed David Shoar in the Republican Primary for the Florida state Senate District 7 race. He chose Shoar over his two GOP opponents, Tom Leek and Gerry James.
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Chris Gollon
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8/6/24
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A tornado watch in Flagler and Volusia counties, initially issued on Sunday, has been extended until at least 4:00 pm Monday. The watch was put out as Hurricane Debby made its effects felt over much …
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Chris Gollon
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8/5/24
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Several government entities across Florida are beginning to prepare for the incoming impact of a major tropical system on the verge of forming and impacting the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a …
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Chris Gollon
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8/2/24
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The landscape of the 2024 presidential election was drastically changed on Sunday when President Joe Biden announced he'd be dropping his bid for a second term in office. The announcement came after …
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Chris Gollon
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7/23/24
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A major milestone was announced this week in the conservation of one of Florida's native bird species. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission announced they'd released the 1,000th …
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Chris Gollon
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7/18/24
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