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DeSantis Says Florida is Preparing For Covid-19 Vaccine

Thursday, November 19 by Cecilia Lewis

Tallahassee- Governor DeSantis took to YouTube today to discuss the promising news regarding efforts to combat COVID-19. DeSantis said the State of Florida is prepared to work with the federal government to distribute vaccines to Florida hospitals in the upcoming weeks, as well as... Read More.

Recreational Fall Snapper Season Extended

Wednesday, November 18 by Cecilia Lewis

Tallahassee, Fla. – Red Snapper Season will be open for additional dates this fall for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Additional dates include Nov. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. During this season, private recreational anglers may harvest red... Read More.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Takes A Young Reporters Life

Monday, November 16 by Cecilia Lewis

NORTH PORT— NBC2 reporter Jenny Lenzinia age 26 and Cody Bunch 30, died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in North Port. Around 4 p.m., the North Port Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of Plantation Blvd.... Read More.

Beware Of Storm Chasers In The Aftermath Of Eta

Thursday, November 12 by Cecilia Lewis

Better Business Bureau ~ While Eta made landfall as a Tropical Storm, high winds and substantial amounts of rain has caused flooding. Those affected will start to evaluate any damage done and begin the clean-up process. Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to take the time... Read More.

Eta Now A Hurricane 11/11/20

Wednesday, November 11 by Cecilia Lewis

As of Wednesday 11/11/20 Eta has been upgraded to a hurricane, and the National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for most of Florida’s West Coast, including Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee counties.

Trump Pursues Legal Challenges To Election Results

Monday, November 9 by Cecilia Lewis

Fox News -President Trump is planning to bring back his large-scale rallies that were a hallmark of his presidential run, but these will be focused on his “ongoing litigation” as he challenges the results of last week’s election. Trump has promised legal action in the coming... Read More.

Biden Wins White House

Saturday, November 7 by Cecilia Lewis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by the historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. His victory came after more... Read More.

South West Florida In Tropical Storm Eta’s Path

Thursday, November 5 by Cecilia Lewis

While the exact path of Eta is unknown, a large swath of Florida is well within the storm’s current cone of... Read More.

Presidency Faces Tight Races In Battleground States

Wednesday, November 4 by Cecilia Lewis

The battle for the Presidency continued Wednesday morning, as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden battle for three familiar battleground states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. It is unclear... Read More.

Florida Polls Open Election Day 2020

Tuesday, November 3 by Cecilia Lewis

Polls are now open across Florida and will stay open until 7 p.m. Currently more than 9 million Floridians have cast ballots in the general election, meaning that Florida’s turnout rate before today’s polls opened is already at 63 percent. That includes about... Read More.