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Veteran Funeral Director and Retired Judge Partner to Open Tallahassee’s Newest Funeral Home and Only Independent On-Site Crematory

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New funeral home positioned to cater to rising demand for on-site
cremation, green funerals, and celebration of life services

Skip Young, a veteran funeral home director, and Jackie Fulford, a retired Circuit Court Judge, have partnered to open Young Fulford Cremation and Funeral Services, Tallahassee and Leon County’s only independent funeral home with an on-site crematory and green certification. [Read more…] about Veteran Funeral Director and Retired Judge Partner to Open Tallahassee’s Newest Funeral Home and Only Independent On-Site Crematory

Press Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Hurricanes

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Rutgers University research professor Dr. Jennifer Francis, and Senior NASA
Scientist Dr. Timothy Hall to explain how climate change impacts hurricane
intensity and storm surge as the 2019 hurricane season commences this week

With the June 1st start of hurricane season upon us, Floridians are waiting, watching, and wondering if we will see anything like the destructive whirlwind of hurricanes in recent years like Michael, Irma, and Maria, which killed thousands of people and caused hundreds of billions of dollars in property damage in the U.S. Further, are we paying enough attention to a key threat —climate change—at a time when forecasts are predicting more destructive, powerful hurricanes as the climate warms? [Read more…] about Press Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Hurricanes

Attorney General Moody Encourages Students to Enjoy a Safe Summer Break

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Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging Florida students and parents to take steps to ensure a safe summer break. Millions of Florida public school students start the longest school break of the year this week, providing opportunities for fun, family and relaxation, but also increasing the potential that students encounter dangerous situations. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Encourages Students to Enjoy a Safe Summer Break

Summer BreakSpot Program Returns to Help Feed Florida’s Children

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To help ensure that Florida children have access to wholesome meals during summer break, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partners with schools and organizations to provide free meals to kids and teens from low-income areas.

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