Florida
A Florida man who shot down a law enforcement drone faces 10 years in prison
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of shooting down a law enforcement drone being used at a business near his Florida home could be sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Wendell Doyle Goney, 52, of Mount Dora, pleaded guilty Thursday in Ocala federal court to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according …
Rent stabilization measures win in US midterm election
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ballot measures in the U.S. to build more affordable housing and protect tenants from soaring rent increases were plentiful and fared well in last week’s midterm elections, a sign of growing angst over record high rents exacerbated by inflation and a dearth of homes. Voters approved capping rent increases at below …
Florida Department of Health in Leon County Encourages Residents to get their Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
DOH Leon Encourages Residents to get their Seasonal Flu Vaccinations October 6, 2022 Florida Department of Health in Leon County Encourages Residents to get their Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Tallahassee, Fla.– The Florida Department of Health in Leon County (DOH Leon) is encouraging residents to protect themselves, their loved ones, and those around them by getting …
Balancing back to school and mental health
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — As children head back to school, their mental health is top of mind for many parents and educators. What You Need To Know A mental health emergency was declared by some agencies last fall Pinellas schools are working to help address mental health A national health emergency in youth mental health …
FLORIDA DEPARMENT OF HEALTH IN VOLUSIA COUNTY RESPONDS TO MONKEYPOX CASE
FLORIDA DEPARMENT OF HEALTH IN VOLUSIA COUNTY RESPONDS TO MONKEYPOX CASE Contact:Wendi Jackson, Public Information SpecialistFlorida Department of Health in Volusia [email protected] Daytona Beach, Fl. — The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia), the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a confirmed …
CDC issues health network advisory as Parechovirus spreads
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Parechovirus is spreading across multiple states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. News4JAX spoke with UF Health Chief of Infectious Disease, Dr. Mobeen Rathore about it. “It’s not a new virus, we’ve known about it for several years,” said Dr. Rathore. Officials said the cases belong to a subtype called …
Historical Places in Florida – History and Culture in the Sunshine State
Most tourists seem to gravitate towards the crowded, expensive theme parks or the teeming hot beaches, but if you’re looking to get off the beaten path when traveling to Florida, history and some of the more cultural offerings of the Sunshine State should be considered. From northern Florida with the Southern hospitality of the Panhandle …
Telstone IOP’s Behavioral Health Facility in West Palm Beach, Florida Is Now Open
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Telstone IOP, a behavioral health treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida, has officially opened its doors and is now accepting admissions for patients in need of treatment for addiction and mental illness. At our facility, we provide comprehensive treatment plans and trauma-informed care for any individual …
Florida Department of Health in Bay County Reminds Residents and Visitors to Avoid Contact with Bats
Panama City, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) reminds all residents and visitors to avoid contact with bats. Bats can spread rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the nervous system that is spread from animal to animal or animal to human by bite, scratch, or contact between infected …
School districts may have been cut out of book deals, breaking Florida law – Orlando Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE — Some of Florida’s most financially strapped small school districts could have paid thousands of dollars more for textbooks than their larger counterparts, and local officials are asking state leaders to do something about it. A whistleblower identified as “John/Jane Doe” recently sent allegations to state officials about publishers potentially violating state law by …
