Jan 15, 2015
WWII veteran, 91, has become the face of VA volunteering
Orville Swett heads into the small office he shares with two other men and goes to work at a corner desk repairing a pair of eyeglass frames.
Jan 15, 2015
Florida summit to showcase advances in artificial reef research and technology
Artificial reef experts, fisheries scientists and reef managers from around the state and nation are discussing current issues and exchange ideas for future projects at the 2015 Florida Artificial Reef Summit which started Jan. 13 and runs through Friday in Clearwater Beach.
Jan 15, 2015
Thousands of dog photos posted on Facebook for Arizona teen
What started out as a simple Facebook request for photos of dogs for a 16-year-old cancer patient has since turned the pet-loving boy into an Internet celebrity.
Jan 15, 2015
Panther returned to the wild following car accident
On Jan. 7 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released a rehabilitated Florida panther at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee County.
Jan 15, 2015
Naval Aviation Museum to honor Pearl Harbor survivors
Pensacola’s Pearl Harbor Survivors and local authors Billie and Robert Nicholson will be honored by the National Naval Aviation Museum and the City of Pensacola with a special program Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.
Jan 15, 2015
Rep. Gaetz files military-friendly legislation
State Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed legislation to allow military ID’s to qualify as valid identification for a Florida driver’s license. Additionally, Gaetz’s legislation would protect Special Forces operators and their families from disclosure of personal information.
Jan 15, 2015
Floridians rally to expand Medicaid to nearly 1 million
Patients and health advocates will rally across Florida to urge Gov. Rick Scott and lawmakers to expand Medicaid to nearly 1 million residents.
Jan 15, 2015
Common sense tactics to introduce kids to solid foods
Of the milestones in your baby’s development, the introduction of solid foods isn’t one that should greatly concern you.
Jan 15, 2015
Florida medical marijuana drive resumes with revised measure
Proponents of medical marijuana began an encore campaign for legalization Friday, filing a rewritten ballot measure just two months after one narrowly failed to pass.
Jan 15, 2015
What should a new mom expect?
Many women often are eager to lose their pregnancy weight as quickly as possible post-birth. But it’s important to do it the right way, to keep both mom and baby healthy and safe.