Head Start vaccination mandate blocked
A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule that would require staff members at Head Start preschool centers in Florida to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Florida unemployment claims at pre-pandemic levels
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First-time unemployment claims in Florida rolled in last month at a pace similar to the period before the coronavirus pandemic pounded the economy.
Looking back at the top stories from November, 2021
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Chief: ‘It’s definitely going to save lives’
As of 9 a.m. Nov. 15, the Navarre Beach Fire Rescue joined a small group of departments in the county to be ALS-certified.
Looking back at the top stories from February
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New pier potty close to completion
The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier’s new restroom facilities are ready for installation.
Looking back the top stories from January
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Navarre’s extensive reef system expands
Deployment of new reef modules got underway Jan. 5 morning at three different sites off the shore of Navarre Beach.
CDC warns against cruise ship travel
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In a potentially ominous message for Florida’s cruise-ship industry, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that people should avoid cruise travel “regardless of vaccination status” because of the spread of COVID-19.
University System Officials Urge Masks, Vaccinations
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Saying it is “clear the pandemic is not over,” top university system officials are asking students and employees to wear masks on campus and get booster shots to protect against COVID-19 as the spring semester prepares to start.
State university system Board of Governors Chairman Syd Kitson and system Chancellor Marshall Criser made the request in a letter to students, faculty and staff posted Wednesday on the board’s website.
Florida, Texas see largest population increases
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Florida trailed only Texas in population increases from 2020 to 2021, while the nation had the slowest growth rate in its history, according to information released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Florida grew by 211,196 residents from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, to a population of 21,781,128, the census estimates show. Texas grew by an estimated 310,288 residents to a population of 29,527,941.
Lighting up a local hero’s night
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A nurse, his wife and their son were in for a bright holiday surprise. Gulf Power “elves” decorated the family’s home in Gulf Breeze for the holidays with thousands of energy-efficient LED lights, solar-powered decorations and additional energy-efficient décor.
Judge backs state on contractor vaccinations
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Saying President Joe Biden exceeded his authority, a Tampa federal judge Wednesday backed Florida’s attempt to block a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal contractors.