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School Board candidate Clarence “CJ” James just secured the endorsement of the Jacksonville FOP. Also in attendance at the campaign kickoff was Jacksonville celebrity John Keene. John Keene is well-known for his role with the Police and Fire Pension Fund, and his support will be of great help on the Westside. John Keene is also the president of the Jacksonville Retirement Association. Outside of law enforcement, former Jacksonville Fire Chief Randy Weiss also attended to support Clarence James. Businessman Tony Suleiman also expressed his full support for Clarence James. National FOP Secretary Jimmy Holderfield also reinforced his support for the…
For the past decade, Democrats have argued that climate change poses an “existential threat” if not tackled. In 2019, American climate scientist Michael Mann was asked about the Green New Deal and said what we need is a World War II-like mobilization to deal with climate change. “Nazi Germany represents a threat to the world, and climate change represents a threat to the world and to humanity. It is the greatest challenge we face,” Mann said. But in 2025, most voters don’t share that view. CNN data analyst Harry Enten said messages coming from the left no longer work. “We’ve…
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Volusia County deputy has been arrested and charged with writing fraudulent checks to himself. Douglas Meyer, 37, was charged with an organized fraud scheme after writing bad checks from one credit union to another. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Meyer plans to exploit the time it takes for checks to clear to gain access to funds. During this time, Meyer showed up at one of the credit unions in uniform and asked to have a hold removed from a check he had deposited. Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a statewide alert Monday night for a 10-year-old girl who has been missing for several months. Gabriel Tellerong, 10, was last seen on June 21, 2025, in Hollywood, Florida, authorities said. At the time, she was wearing a white T-shirt, black long pants and white Crocs, according to FDLE. She was described as being 4 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 100 pounds. “The child may be with Pasha Davis, a black female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 130 years old.”FDLE said he was described as having black hair,…
florida daily sports Florida has always been vocal about sports. With football on Sundays, hockey in the summer, and basketball in the heat of the summer, the state never stops moving. For bettors, it’s a gold mine that changes from season to season. Some teams give you confidence, while others give you heartburn. Here’s how Florida’s big names really stack up through Betway’s odds. Miami Dolphins finally deserve the hype For the first time, the Dolphins felt serious. With Tua Tagovailoa finding his rhythm and Tyreek Hill breaking games alone, the entire team finally looks like a contender. They are…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State University’s Institute for Governance and Civics will host a fascinating and timely discussion on Tuesday, November 4, with guest Daniel Di Martino, a Venezuelan-born economist who witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of socialism on his home country. The event, titled “How Socialism Destroyed Venezuela,” will be held at the FSU Student Union Club Down Under from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Di Martino tells his personal story of growing up in Venezuela and fleeing the country’s economic collapse. He explains how government control, corruption, and mismanagement turned one…
Written by Ed Dean Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data on construction employment across Florida counties from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025. The analysis looked at quarterly job growth rates to identify regions where job opportunities are shrinking the fastest. Taylor County led Florida in construction employment, which decreased by 17.83% from 1,133 in the first quarter of 2024 to 931 in the first quarter of 2025. Gulf County ranked second with a 15.70% decrease. Employment decreased from 1,210 in the first quarter of 2024 to 1,020 in the first quarter of 2025. Suwannee County was in third place with…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would enact new safety measures for people who ride electric bikes. This includes requiring bicycle riders traveling at high speeds to have a valid driver’s license. House Bill 243, introduced by Rep. Yvette Benarroch (R-Marco Island), would prohibit teens who have not yet obtained a learner’s license or those who do not hold a valid driver’s license from operating a Class 3 electric bicycle. Clearwater Police crack down on dangerous e-bikes and bike riding According to Florida statutes, a Class 3 electric bicycle is defined as an electric…
“I wasn’t nervous or anything,” Marchand said after the game. “It was a wonderful opportunity to honor Serra.” In points per game so far, Marchand currently leads the team in points (12) and is tied for first in goals (6) and assists (6). Last season, the Panthers finished with a 2-2-0 record on trips to California and Nevada. Latest information on Gajovic The Panthers will need to learn quickly about forward Jonah Gajovic, who will not be with the team on the upcoming road trip. “We’ll give you a definite answer on that in a couple of days,” head coach…
The government shutdown has triggered a wave of Head Start center closures, leaving working parents scrambling to raise children and keeping some of the nation’s poorest children out of preschool. Dozens of centers have missed out on federal aid payments that were scheduled to arrive on Nov. 1. Some centers have closed indefinitely, while others are surviving with emergency funding from local governments and school districts. The closure means that Head Start students — those from low-income families, homeless or in foster care — will no longer have access to preschool, where they are fed two meals a day and…