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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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The 2024 Republican National Convention is well underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formalizing the nomination of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance as the GOP's presidential ticket this November. The …
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Chris Gollon
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7/17/24
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Incumbent United States Senator Rick Scott is polling ahead of his challenger, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, on a consistent basis ahead of his first Senate re-election attempt. Scott, a Republican, …
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Chris Gollon
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7/12/24
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Miki Sudo, a Florida-forged professional competitive eater, won her tenth straight Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Thursday, in the women's division of the July 4th classic. In doing so, …
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Chris Gollon
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7/4/24
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With the conclusion of the first debate leading up to the 2024 presidential election, party leaders in both the Democratic and Republican factions are frantically analyzing the performances of Joe …
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Chris Gollon
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7/1/24
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Trevor Lawrence, the star quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has agreed to sign a five-year extension with the team for a stunning $275 million. It makes him the highest paid player in the …
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Chris Gollon
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6/14/24
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The race for Florida's District 7 state Senate just got more interesting. The Republican primary election for the seat has now grown to three candidates, with former St. Johns County Sheriff David …
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Chris Gollon
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6/12/24
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Gas prices are by-and-large down in Florida, according to new data from AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins. As of Monday, the average cost of a gallon of gas has decreased by 25 cents over the last 17 …
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Chris Gollon
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6/11/24
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