Governor DeSantis announced 176 schools and 5 districts in Florida earned the Purple Star for supporting military families, highlighting their ongoing commitment.
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Illinois man William Ahart sentenced to 15 years for transporting child sexual abuse material; caught at Port Everglades with images from three minors.
Fort Pierce men Joseph Acevedo and Stanley Rumowski were sentenced for cocaine trafficking and illegal firearms possession, highlighting drug trade risks.
Broward Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn recommends closing one school and altering five others, with board approval expected on Jan. 22.
D-SNAP locations in Columbia, DeSoto, Lake, Lee, and Manatee counties assist hurricane victims with food aid from Dec 13-21, 2024. Pre-register online.
Jean Volvick Moise, 39, was sentenced to 36 months for defrauding the IRS with false tax returns, causing $574,000 in fraudulent refunds.
Broward's committee suggests major changes for six schools but advises against closing Broward Estates Elementary due to low enrollment concerns.
Florida's D-SNAP aids residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, and Taylor counties post-hurricanes, offering food assistance at on-site locations in December 2024.
The 2024 summit in Orlando hosted 1,300 attendees, fostering collaboration among Florida's charter and private school leaders, highlighting school choice expansion.
The Everglades Restoration Strategies Project, featuring 13 projects and 6,000 acres of wetlands, marks a major step in improving Florida's water quality.