DeSantis vows to ‘act very quickly’ if disorderly protests erupt
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
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Vacation rental proposal re-emerges
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A Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposal that could refuel a debate about regulation of vacation rental properties.
By the numbers: COVID deaths by county
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Florida on Monday topped 23,000 reported deaths of residents because of COVID-19. Here are the 20 counties with the most resident deaths:
— Miami-Dade: 4,441
— Palm Beach: 1,972
Gulf Breeze chamber announces new president
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its selection of a new Chamber President and CEO
Grace Arneault, who recently graduated from the University of West Florida with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, has accepted the position and will start this week. She will work closely with outgoing chamber president, Kristen Rhodes, over the next 30 days to ensure a strong and smooth transition.
Scott urges Trump to attend inaugural
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
Florida U.S. Sen. Rick Scott on Friday asked President Donald Trump to attend the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to demonstrate “the peaceful transfer of power to our people and to the world.”
Florida graduation rates climb
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Graduation rates for Florida high school students ticked up this year, with 90% of students graduating, according to a state Department of Education report released this week.
Florida men charged in capitol riot
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Three men identified as Floridians are among 13 individuals arrested for federal crimes involving the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that Matthew Council of Riverview, Michael Curzio of Summerfield and Douglas Sweet were charged as part of an on-going investigation into the destruction of the building.
More on the Blue Wahoos’ affiliation with the Marlins
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Minor League Baseball is changing in 2021, and that change has impacted the future of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
The Miami Marlins extended an invitation for the Blue Wahoos to become their Double-A affiliate, and the Northwest Florida franchise has accepted it, breaking off from its previous partnership with the Minnesota Twins.
Week’s top stories in Florida
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
A renewed vigor was given this week to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call to crack down on violent protests, as the world watched an unhinged mob of supporters of President Donald Trump storm and occupy the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to subvert the counting of states’ electoral votes.
Bridge construction on track
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
As 2020 came to a close, a familiar sound began once more in Gulf Breeze near the battered Pensacola Bay Bridge.
The rhythmic pong, pong, pong signifies a new milestone in repairs. Pilings are once again being driven deep into the soft bay floor by a massive crane like structure, a hammer and nail type set up on a grand scale.