Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Skip to main content
Advertisement
Search Results for “D”

New Florida law aims to shorten firefighter shifts, expand mental health options

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 929 at the 81st annual Convention of the Florida Professional Firefighters, held in Palm Beach Gardens.

The bill, which becomes law July 1, updates the Florida Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act to include occupational diseases and suicide prevention. The new law will also direct the State Fire Marshal to adopt clear rules to mitigate health risks, including mental health impacts and toxic substance exposure.

For God’s Sake

Written by Michael Bannon on . Posted in For God's Sake, Opinion.

We have had some beautiful sunsets of late on the Florida panhandle courtesy of drifting smoke from some Canadian wildfires. On behalf of my fellow Canadians, “You are welcome!”

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

I have been going through old issues of newspapers this past week and I wish I had more time. I should go through a volume of old newspapers a week, and I also should clean my house for one hour a week, but I don’t do either. What do I find the time to do?  A lot! I have a huge number of priorities and interests. Someone told me this week they were worried about me and wondered how I find time to do everything.

Florida Ag department looking for student chefs for ‘Next Florida Future Chef’ competition

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community, News.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) wants to find the next Florida Future Chef. Could that be your child?

Students ages 7 to 13 are eligible to sign up for and compete in the statewide cooking competition which spotlights Florida agriculture, the culinary arts in the Sunshine State and the next generation of Floridians.

Michael’s acquires JOANN Fabrics’ brands

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business, News.

The Michaels Companies, Inc. recently announced it has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property and private label brands of JOANN, including the development of JO-ANN brands, such as Big Twist, as part of the Michaels portfolio.
In addition, Michaels is expanding its fabric, sewing, and yarn assortment, adding over 600 products across new and existing brands, including sewing and quilting supplies, fabric, yarn, specialty threads, sewing machines and more.

Senior chill out raises over $48K, hundreds of A/C units and fans

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community, News.

The Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, which raises funds and collects fans and A/C units for senior citizens in Northwest Florida, was a success June 6.
The annual event, which is organized through the Council on Aging of West Florida, saw 316 fans, 295 window air conditioner units and $48,441 donated by people in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Sandle walks it off for Windy City Thunderbolts

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

Michael Sandle continues to write quite a comeback story.


The former Navarre Raider added another chapter to it on Tuesday night, hammering a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Windy City Thunderbolts defeated the Mississippi Mud Monsters 4-3.

error: Content is protected.