Category Archives: Florida

Multiple Fatalities, Shooter Arrested After Mass Shooting at Parkland, FL High School

February 14, 2018
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PARKLAND, Fla. (FNN NEWS) - 17 dead and multiple injured in mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting Wednesday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

PARKLAND, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel reports seventeen casualties and multiple injured in the mass shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida Wednesday afternoon. According to Yahoo! News, the suspect wore a gas mask, used smoke grenades and pulled the fire alarm before opening fire.…

February 8, 2018
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TAMPA BAY (FNN SPORTS) - DAYTONA 500 Champion Kurt Busch gets honorary Tampa Bay Lightning jersey in honor of DAYTONA 500 at Amalie Arena Thursday. Photo: Maggie Quant.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – 2017 DAYTONA 500 champion Kurt Busch received his honorary Tampa Bay Lightning jersey at Amalie Arena Thursday. His jersey swap with Tampa Lightning forward Tyler Johnson was part of NASCAR’s nationwide media campaign to promote the 60th annual DAYTONA 500, which descends on Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, February…

December 5, 2017
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Daytona International Speedway and Americrown Service Corporation will host hiring events for those interested in working during Speedweeks 2018 events, including the 56th Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and the 60th annual DAYTONA 500. Photo courtesy of Daytona International Speedway.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Daytona International Speedway // Daytona International Speedway and Americrown Service Corporation will be hosting hiring events for those interested in being a part of the work force during Speedweeks 2018 events, including the 56th Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and the 60th annual DAYTONA 500. Guest Services Fan Crew hiring events…

December 4, 2017
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SPEEDWAY, IN (FNN NEWS) – The United States Auto Club (USAC) will open its season at Daytona International Speedway for the first time next February. Photo: isracing.wordpress.com.

SPEEDWAY, IN (FNN NEWS) – Source: Daytona International Speedway // The United States Auto Club (USAC), the most diversified motorsports sanctioning body in the world, announced its USAC .25 (quarter midgets) season-opening event will be held at Daytona International Speedway, February 9-11, 2018. This will be the first time the USAC .25 series has ever…

November 29, 2017
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement following the Tampa Police Department’s announcement of the apprehension of a suspect in the Seminole Heights murders. The Governor visited Seminole Heights last week and has dedicated state law enforcement resources from the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to assist…

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November 15, 2017
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the First District Court of Appeal rejected a motion by the nursing home industry to invalidate the Governor’s life-saving emergency generator rule. The Court in a one-page order denied the nursing home industry’s claim that the emergency generator rule is not in effect as the appeals process continues. According to FS120.56(3)(b) and legal precedent, the Governor’s…

November 7, 2017
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PALM BAY, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – State Representative Randy Fine (R-South Brevard County) and State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg), filed identical bills Tuesday, HB 545 and SB 780, which will amend the 2016 Florida law championed by Senate President Joe Negron and former Representative Ritch Workman to create a new zero-tolerance policy for Florida governments…

October 26, 2017
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NEW YORK (FNN NEWS) - Jay Ellis, who currently stars as ‘Lawrence’ on HBO’s critically-acclaimed comedy series, ”Insecure,” will serve as the 2018 ABFF Celebrity Ambassador. Photo: Austin Hargraves for Out Magazine.

New York, NY (FNN NEWS) – Source: ABFF // The 22nd American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami, June 13-17, 2018 with an exciting lineup of film screenings, events and innovative programming. This year, the week’s schedule will include several new experiences, classes and networking opportunities for festival attendees. The festival, in its 22nd…

October 16, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) – Orange County Property Appraiser (OCPA) Rick Singh certified and delivered the 2017 tax roll, valued at over $172 billion Monday.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Office of the OCPA // Each year Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh is responsible for fairly and equitably assessing over 453,000 real estate parcels and almost 61,000 tangible personal property accounts while applying all applicable exemptions and classifications. On October 16, 2017, Rick Singh certified and delivered the…

October 13, 2017
Written by: Willie David
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor and Board Chairman Eric Rollings (D) filed paperwork on Friday to run for the Orange County Commissioner, District 3 seat in 2020. Rollings is the first candidate to officially file to run for public office in 2020 with Orange County Supervisor of Election’s office. Pete…