Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the death of alumnus Elbert Hatchett, whose career as a fierce lawyer, civil rights activist and trailblazer spanned more than half a century. [Read more…] about FAMU Mourns the Passing of Alum Elbert Hatchett
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Gold Rush Supreme Promotion Winner Banks $1.5 Million
Winners Announced from the Second Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Drawing
The Florida Lottery announces the winners from the second of eight drawings in the Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion. [Read more…] about Gold Rush Supreme Promotion Winner Banks $1.5 Million
Experts Talk Flooding in Lightning Roundtable
A fast-paced Spanish-language roundtable discussion hosted by South Florida journalist and blogger Javier Manjarres features experts from the fields of weather/atmosphere, local business, and science communications and offer succinct views on how flooding and changing weather patterns are affecting the South Florida area, and first-person experiences and anecdotes from the community in a lightning round of dialog and forecasts for the future. [Read more…] about Experts Talk Flooding in Lightning Roundtable
FAMU Lawson Site to Offer Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Beginning Saturday
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Al Lawson Center vaccination site will offer 100 doses daily of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one shot vaccine, beginning Saturday, April 10. [Read more…] about FAMU Lawson Site to Offer Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Beginning Saturday
Bucs Coach Bruce Arians, Wife Christine Film PSA Boosting Guardian Ad Litem License Plates
Super Bowl-winning Coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his wife, Christine, star in a public service announcement encouraging Floridians to support the state’s Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program by purchasing the GAL Foundation’s new specialty license plates. [Read more…] about Bucs Coach Bruce Arians, Wife Christine Film PSA Boosting Guardian Ad Litem License Plates
New report: Dogs are affected by COVID-19 – Florida is ranked #2 in dog bites
There are an estimated 90 million dogs living in U.S. households. [Read more…] about New report: Dogs are affected by COVID-19 – Florida is ranked #2 in dog bites
FAMU Mourns the Passing of Alum U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings
Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the death of alumnus, U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, whose career as a civil rights attorney and a public servant spanned more than half a century. [Read more…] about FAMU Mourns the Passing of Alum U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings
New York woman plans to pay off her brother’s house after becoming a millionaire
Player Wins $1 Million From The 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Dagmar Schmalhaus, 57, of Queensbury, New York, claimed a $1 million prize from the 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about New York woman plans to pay off her brother’s house after becoming a millionaire
Managing Entities Report More than 270,000 Telehealth Appointments Since Start of Pandemic
The Florida Association of Managing Entities reports that one year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, providers in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system have conducted 277,905 telehealth appointments. [Read more…] about Managing Entities Report More than 270,000 Telehealth Appointments Since Start of Pandemic
Safe & Healthy Big Bend Deploys Public Service Announcements to Educate Communities on COVID-19
The Safe & Healthy Big Bend Initiative, a united effort of Big Bend community leaders in local government, health care, education, business, and the faith community, this week launched a series of public service announcements (PSAs) on COVID-19 and its impact on the region. [Read more…] about Safe & Healthy Big Bend Deploys Public Service Announcements to Educate Communities on COVID-19
