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UPDATE: The Brevard Legislative Delegation meeting scheduled for Jan. 29 in Cocoa has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts with a special session of the Florida Legislature called by Governor Ron DeSantis and the rescheduling of legislative committee meetings. It was canceled due to A new date for the delegation meeting has not been decided.Brevard County state legislators will hold their annual Congressional Delegation Meeting on January 29th at Cocoa City Hall, 65 Stone Street.The meeting was a great opportunity for local residents to ask two Florida senators and five members of the Florida House of Representatives, who represent parts…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The pirates at Ye Mystic Krewe aren’t just trying to steal the keys to the city of Tampa, they’re doing their part to serve the community year-round, especially when people need it most. Masu. After Hurricane Milton, several generators were distributed by the Gasparilla Crew to help families in need. Crew members said this was not the first time they had to respond like this after a hurricane hit. Hurricane Milton brought record-breaking winds to the Tampa Bay area, leaving thousands without power. Float Warehouse Manager Christopher Rivers said this isn’t the first time he’s helped…

When I saw the John James Audubon exhibition being held at the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, I immediately felt a sense of contradiction.Hilary Flower (Courtesy of Hilary Flower)Not only was he a great man (he owned slaves), a scientist (some of the birds didn’t exist), or a conservationist (he shot many of the birds he represented), but he was also an artist. It is difficult to defend his reputation as a (some argue) Frederick Church and Thomas Cole were more ardent environmental defenders).The National Audubon Society, founded in his name in 1905, considered dropping his name in 2023,…

A Florida man facing criminal charges for assaulting a police officer during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been remanded in custody, just one day after being pardoned by President Donald Trump. did.Daniel Charles Ball, 39, was arrested Wednesday on gun charges, according to Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa. The August indictment charges him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and has a history of domestic violence strangulation, resisting law enforcement and assaulting a law enforcement officer. cited a conviction.Ball was reportedly accused of actions during the Capitol riot, including injuring a…

The study looked at all admissions of 5- to 18-year-olds to general acute care wards in England from 2012 to 2022.Research shows the number of children admitted to acute care wards due to mental health concerns has increased by almost two-thirds over a decade.The increase was particularly high for girls aged 11 to 15, with the analysis also highlighting a “rapid relative increase” in children aged 5 to 10 and “significant rates of self-harm among women”.The researchers warned that the problem was “not going away” and suggested a focus on “improving care is essential”.Experts also stressed that while the coronavirus…

South Ocean Boulevard adjacent to Palm Beach resident Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club reopened to traffic Saturday night for the first time since he won a second term in the White House. Palm Beach officials said in a warning.President Trump left his Palm Beach mansion Saturday afternoon and headed to Washington, D.C., for events ahead of Monday’s presidential inauguration. He will take the oath of office and return to the White House as the 47th president.Due to the frigid weather forecast, the swearing-in ceremony will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda instead of outside on the West Front of the Capitol.…

Florida certainly holds the title of having one of the lowest tax burdens for families, businesses, and consumers. However, it is among the worst in terms of food costs.The Sunshine State ranks 39th out of 50 states with lowest grocery prices, according to a new study by Food Label Maker (FLB).FBL is a software group that works with food manufacturers and restaurants to analyze food nutrition. FBL compiled information from state-level national databases on 2024 per capita food prices compared to 2022 food prices.The state with the lowest food costs was Texas, which was below the national average. Rounding out…

America’s fastest-growing sport has found a new home in central Florida with the opening of Clash Yard, an indoor pickleball and entertainment space.Tucked away in the shadow of Walt Disney World just off Route 192, this recently opened property features 10 courts, full dining and a bar in a 48,000 square foot former grocery store. It features a menu, arcade games, and event space.There are many outdoor pickleball courts in Central Florida, but these courts require you to bring your own equipment and are usually reserved for experienced players. Visiting a crash yard allows beginners to learn the basics in…

The overhaul will see the supermarket giant cut about 20% of its senior management positions.Sainsbury’s has announced plans to cut more than 3,000 jobs and close its remaining in-store cafes as part of a major overhaul.The job cuts represent about 2 percent of the company’s current workforce of 148,000.The supermarket giant is set to cut around 20% of its senior management positions as part of a plan to focus on fewer, larger roles and simplify its head office and management team.The company also said it had decided to close its remaining 61 Sainsbury’s cafes, subject to consultation.While the majority of…

Deadly subzero temperatures don’t just affect people living in more northern climates.According to the National Weather Service, 124 people died from the common cold in Florida between 1979 and 1999. In December 1989, 25 Floridians died of hypothermia.This does not include people who died in fires caused by space heaters or other secondary causes.➤ Text Weather Forecasts: Sign up to receive up-to-date information about current storms and weather events by location.To ensure people understand the dangers of winter, the National Weather Service has made several changes to cold weather forecast watches and warnings.We will explain the meteorological terms you need…