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A Leon County circuit judge Friday rejected a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September. Judge John Cooper’s ruling set the stage for a full hearing in the constitutional challenge filed by state Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-North Miami Beach. The flights to Martha’s Vineyard drew national attention and came as DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, frequently criticizes federal immigration policies. The lawsuit deals with the interplay of the state budget and substantive laws. It contends that part of this year’s budget used to pay for the flights violated the Florida Constitution because it created a new program and changed laws about issues such as contracting. “I deny the defendants’ motion to dismiss on the grounds that I think we need to just hear out these issues.” Cooper said after a roughly two-hour hea...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Video in the homicide of a 39-year-old man was released Friday by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, which is seeking help solving the case. Deputies said Etson Faustin, a husband, father and businessman, was shot to death Dec. 30 outside a bar on Southland Boulevard near the intersection of US 441 and Sand Lake Road. [TRENDING: Central Florida’s 1st Jollibee announces opening date | Woman found shot to death inside crashed car | Should I wash my car with Dawn dish soap? | Become a News 6 Insider] The sheriff’s office tweeted video of the shooting, posting, “If you have any information about the murder of Etson Faustin, contact Det. Fabian Ramirez at 407-254-7000 ext. 70540.” HELP SOLVE A MURDER: Etson Faustin, a 39-year-old husband and father, was shot and killed on December 30. If you have any information about the murder of Etson Faustin, contact Det. Fabian Ramirez at 407-254-7000 ext . 70540. pic.twitter.com/RI4NfqUVMA — Orange Cou...

“An incredible race by Ismael. He’s worked really hard to get to this point and when you own a record in Florida State’s record book, it usually means you’re a world-class athlete,” Head Coach Bob Braman said. “Jeremiah had a great start to his season today. His mark was better than his outdoor personal bests, and we can’t wait to see his improvement throughout the season.” The long jump was the highlight of the day for the Noles as they took four out of the top six spots. Joining Davis was Curtis Williams (7.62m) in fourth, Kyvon Tatham (7.38m) in fifth and Jaiden Rollins (7.33m) in sixth. In the 60m dash, Taylor Banks finished fourth (6,628), and Amir Willis (6,630) finished right behind him in fifth. Samuel Field had a great day in the mile finishing second with a time of 4:05.38. That time puts him at No. 12 on FSU’s all-time list. On the women’s side, the 1,000m run proved to be the highlight of the day for the Noles as Yasmine Ab...

Checking out the first 7v7 Elite Championship Series event at Merritt Island High School helped open up the door to several 2024 prospects. Perhaps the most intriguing performance came from Naples (Fla.) High School cornerback Ebenezer “Ben” Bouzi . The 6-foot-1 and 180-pound cornerback and wide receiver had a fantastic performance. From watching his second and third games for DNA 7v7, the most important aspect of Bouzi’s performance stemmed from his ability to hunch down in his cornerback stance, effortlessly backpedal, and then suddenly spring forward to attack the football in the air. He’s been blessed with the quick-twitch athleticism necessary to play cornerback at an elite level. His ability to bend, change direction, and mirror wide receivers was replicated play after play. Bouzi’s open-field speed was also on display during crossing routes and the few times his counterpart at receiver attempted to run past him, of which none were success...

Mother Nature greeted participants of the 2023 Barron Collier Companies Naples Half Marathon with a brisk 40-degree morning, but a bit of chilly weather wasn’t enough to chill the spirits of over 900 runners from all over the world ready to compete. Naples native Logan Howard took home first place overall Sunday morning, finishing in 1:03:34.39 with a 4:51 pace. Howard, who recently turned 34, is just the second Southwest Florida native to win the half marathon since 2014. “I just started running competitively in the last couple years, and this is a big one,” said Howard, a member of the Gulf Coast Runners Club who won $2,000. “This is a special one. This is a big one for the running community down here. Naples is a beautiful community, it’s a very motivating and inspiring community.” Howard, who expected the weather would be a factor, stuck with the pack until he knew it was time to flip into high gear. After an eighth-place finish in last year...

On Buffalo’s opening possession, the Dolphins’ defense produced a crucial fourth-down stop and forced a fumble on quarterback Josh Allen that flung out of bounds on the previous third down snap. However, the Bills scored on their next three offensive drives – including a six-yard receiving touchdown by tight end Dawson Knox and a 12-yard rushing touchdown by running back James Cook. But after allowing 172 yards to the Bills in the first quarter, the Miami defense gave up three points and recorded two interceptions in the second quarter. That helped the Dolphins score 17 points in just over seven minutes to erase a 17-0 deficit. Miami’s first scoring drive began with Thompson’s 20-yard strike to tight end Durham Smythe that put the Dolphins in Buffalo territory for the first time with 12:46 in the second. Facing a daunting third-and-19 at the Bills’ 35, Thompson kept his composure and extended the drive with another 20-yard pass to receiver Tyreek ...

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A new business is planning on opening a honey-centric boutique called, Grand Central Honey on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The owner, Cindy McCartney, aims to bring a mix of honey brands from local, regional, and national beekeepers to the area with over 30+ brands of honey in store. Every harvest is a limited edition since no two batches are the same. The boutique will offer a tasting bar where customers can experience the different kinds of honey, tastes, and consistencies. In addition, Grand Central will carry honey-based sauces, spices, teas, cocktail mixers, candies, and beverages. Grand Central Honey will be located at 4444 Tamiami Trail N. Suite 2, Naples Florida, and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am – 5:00 pm See similar https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiUmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZveDRub3cuY29tL25ld3MvbG9jYWwtbmV3cy9hLWhvbmV5LWNlbnRyaWMtYm91dGlxdWUtb3BlbmluZy1pbi1uYXBsZXPSAVxodHRwczovL3d3dy5mb3g0bm93LmNvbS9uZXdzL2xvY...

Bundle up again this morning! We’re starting out with quite the frigid feel to your Monday morning, with temperatures dropping in the 30s and 40s. A Frost Advisory is in place for areas east of I-75 until 9 am, and a Freeze Warning is in place for Glades County until 8 am After the cold start to the day, we’ll warm up faster than yesterday as highs push up near 70 degrees this afternoon. Expect clear blue skies with full sunshine, low humidity, and no rain. With all the very dry air in place, we do have a high fire danger for Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Glades County. We’ll snap out of our cold spell pretty quickly this week. While morning temperatures will still be a bit on the chilly side, our daytime highs will bounce back into the upper 70s and lower 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Plan on warm, sunny weather for the second half of the week, with highs in the lower 80s and lows in the mid 60s. See similar https://news.google.com/__i/rss/...

When you come to Metro Infusion Center, you’ll instantly feel better knowing you are getting proven therapy from some of the most experienced and compassionate practitioners in the field. New Metro Infusion Center Location Meets Growing Need for Individuals with Complex Medical Conditions. We’re proud to open up another convenient and welcoming location to make it more comfortable for individuals in this area to receive the expert infusion and injectable therapy they need.” — Russell Petrak, MD, Managing Partner of Metro Infusion Center GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — One of the most respected names in infusion and injectable therapies, Metro Infusion Center has opened a state-of-the-art facility in Gainesville, Florida. Metro Infusion Center now has 12 locations across the sunshine state and nearly 200 nationwide. The new site provides the latest infusion therapies and biologics to help treat ind...

Gainesville, FL – Whether a person can’t enjoy daily activities due to pain, feels discomfort while performing tasks, or is tired of conventional medicine, they can speak to the medical providers at QC Kinetix (Gainesville) about regenerative medicine. The physicians evaluate patients’ medical records and conduct extensive consultations to determine if a patient is eligible for the natural treatment protocols before recommending personalized therapies. Regenerative medicine, though a relatively new field, offers gentle alternatives to costly surgery, addictive painkillers, and extensive physical therapy. By supporting the body’s internal self-recovery processes, the regenerative treatments ease inflammation and relieve pain, allowing patients to enjoy movement and quality of life. Athletes, performers, gym goers, and people who love outdoor activities often injure themselves from contact sports, overexertion, and jerking movements. While dealing with the pain i...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Monday was more than a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., but to give back by serving those in need. Zachary Bell is the student body President at Florida A&M University and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, an organization that believes in services to All man Kind. “Today is so much bigger than a trash clean up today is really just showing the fact that we can come together as not only as a FAMU community, a FSU community, a TCC community but Tallahassee community and as a people,” says Bell. Bell says giving back to the Frenchtown community is great chance to build on Martin Luther King’s Jr legacy. Many students from Florida A&M University, and Divine nine organizations came out to the Urban League to clean up the streets of Frenchtown. The Tallahassee Urban League says the clean-up is a kickoff to revamping the Frenchtown community. Elijah Hooks who is a part of the student senate at F...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Dimingus Stevens scored 24 points to help Florida A&M defeat Mississippi Valley State 60-59 on Monday night. Stevens shot 7 for 13 (7 for 12 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line for the Rattlers (3-13, 1-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jordan Tillmon scored 12 points, shooting 4 of 8 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line. Jaylen Bates was 4 of 4 shooting (3 for 3 from distance) to finish with 11 points, while adding nine rebounds. The win snapped a seven-game skid for the Rattlers. The Delta Devils (2-18, 1-5) were led by Terry Collins, who recorded 18 points and two steals. Mississippi Valley State also got 14 points, 12 rebounds and six steals from Rayquan Brown. Kadar Waller also had 13 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The post Stevens’ 24 lead Florida A&M past Mississippi Valley State first appeared on Daily...

Players around the country in the NCAA Transfer Portal that are trying to find homes for the spring have to make decisions in the near future. Multiple players out of Florida State who explored their options elsewhere found landing spots. READ MORE: Five-star running back Kam Davis discusses commitment to Florida State, trajectory of the program On Saturday, former FSU defensive back Sidney Williams announced that he was transferring to Missouri. Williams lands in a premier conference, the SEC, with an opportunity to revitalize his college career after showing promise with the Seminoles. The Alabama native contributed mostly on special teams in 2022, where he played 152 snaps across the kickoff units and punt return unit. Williams was on the field for 52 defensive snaps, where he graded out at 69.6 overall according to PFF. He earned an 83.7 tackling grade which ranked second on the team behind Jammie Robinson. Williams concluded the season with 12 tackles in a career-hig...

Just two weeks after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and needed to be resuscitated on the field, another sobering moment occurred in front of a prime-time audience on Monday night when Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was taken off by stretcher late in the fourth quarterer of a wild-card playoff game against Dallas. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Gage had movement in his fingers. He was taken to a hospital with a concussion and was being evaluated for a neck injury.”Definitely hope he’s doing well. He was moving so that’s a good sign,” teammate Lavonte David said. Gage was injured when he stumbled on a route, went to the ground, couldn’t make the catch and took a hard shot to the neck from Donovan Wilson. He appeared to try to get up but couldn’t and slammed his hand into the ground in frustration.Players from both teams took a knee and prayed while medical personnel attended to Gage. Tom Brady, who threw the pass to...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – An elderly man has died due to injuries he sustained during a hit-and-run crash in Southeast Gainesville last Friday. Gainesville Police Department officials confirm the victim of the crash died at the hospital over the weekend. Officers say the crash happened around 10:30 pm on Southeast 9th Street. The man was hit by a semi-truck and left along the road. RELATED: Elderly cyclist hospitalized in Gainesville after a hit-and-run He suffered broken bones and was in cardiac arrest when emergency crews reached him. He was then taken to the hospital where he eventually died. Gainesville Police Department officers are investigating the crash and searching for the driver. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Copyright 2023 WCJB. All rights reserved. The post Elderly cyclist dies after hit and run crash involving semi-truck in Gainesville first appeared on Daily Florida Press .

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sophomore guard Addison Patterson was named the Region 8 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performances in the Eagles’ first two Panhandle Conference games. Patterson played a crucial role in the team’s wins at #25 Northwest Florida State (14-6, 0-2) and at home against Pensacola State (9-11, 0-3). He scored 21 points on Saturday against Pensacola State, leading the team to a 69-61 win. Over two games, Patterson averaged 18 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals, shooting 43.5% from the field, 37.5% from three, and 72.2% from the free throw line. Patterson leads the team in scoring on the season with 17.9 points per game. He also leads the team in assists (3.6) and steals (2.3) per game. For all Region 8 Division I players, he ranks eighth in scoring and assists per game, and third in steals per game. The Eagles (19-1, 2-0 Panhandle Conference) head to Panama City tomorrow to take on Gulf Coast State (12-7, 1-1) at 9:00...

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TALLAHASSEE, FL — Rashanda Milton is a 35-year-old domestic violence survivor who was once homeless in Kissimmee, Florida September of 2022. Milton was 7 weeks pregnant when she became homeless and was then placed at a women’s domestic survivor facility in Kissimmee. Milton later made her way to the Brehon Family Services in Tallahassee. The Brehon House has been helping pregnant women for the last 45 years, but Deputy Director Halle Bush says their facility has seen an increase in pregnant mothers seeking housing. “A lot of it is employment and housing are the two biggest issues any kind of trauma or abuse we see a lot here or maybe their fleeing a domestic violence situation it can be various factors of a bunch of a different thing, but I say those are the biggest ones,” said Bush. Milton is one of many impacted by the lack of affordable housing in the city. Places like Sunrise Place apartments say they’re waiting list is up to 2 years long. The f...

Jan 17—The City of Gainesville has agreed to treat several hundred thousand gallons of Flowery Branch’s wastewater a day until 2028. The deal, approved by unanimous vote Tuesday, aims to relieve Flowery Branch’s strained wastewater treatment system, which has been nearing capacity amid continual residential growth since August. Gainesville City Manager Bryan Lackey said the 5-year agreement will see Flowery Branch run a sewer line from an existing pump station to a connection point near Gainesville’s Flat Creek plant and the treatment of 400,000 gallons of wastewater a day. Flowery Branch will be responsible for funding the project and paying for the service, according to Lackey, at no cost to the City of Gainesville. “In fact, Flowery Branch will be paying us to do that (at) 150% of the rate they charge their customers — all the customers through there are either Flowery Branch sewer customers or Oakwood sewer customers…so Flowery Branch bills th...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A group dedicated to preserving African American heritage is investing $4 million in churches around the country including one in North Central Florida. Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Gainesville is receiving the money through the African Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The first round of the Preserving Black Churches Grant program is designed for urgent maintenance needs. TRENDING: The Gainesville Country Club is listed for sale Mount Carmel is in the Pleasant Street Historic District. The grant will help replace the church’s roof protecting the building from water damage. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Copyright 2023 WCJB. All rights reserved. The post Church in Gainesville receives money through the African Cultural Heritage Action Fund first appeared on Daily Florida Press .

Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios Police are investigating a string of antisemitic incidents in South Florida over the weekend that have sparked outrage among community members. Driving the news: Someone used a light projector to display a swastika and antisemitic rhetoric onto a building in downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday. One day later, Boca Raton homeowners reported finding plastic bags filled with anti-Semitic propaganda and wood pellets thrown onto their front yards. West Palm Beach police said the incidents appear to be connected, and the department has referred the swastika incident to the state attorney’s office to determine if a crime was committed, WPTV reported. The big picture: Florida has seen a large spike in antisemitic incidents in recent years. The Anti-Defamation League found that the number of reported antisemitic incidents increased 50% between 2020 and 2021 — rising from 127 incidents to 190. zoom in: Jacob Solomon, president and...

We’re getting ready for the 46th Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic! This event goes beyond hosting hundreds of runners… We’re learning about the charities it benefits! Since the first race in February 1978, $6 million has been donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, The Friends of Tampa Recreation, and youth non-profit and running-related programs throughout the Tampa Bay area. Each volunteer providess which are crucial to the event’s success. Each of the charities joined us in the studio to talk about the impact the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic has had on their organizations. The 46th running of the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend is set for February 24 & 25. The 32nd running of the Publix Too Good For Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic will be held on February 18. There’s a distance for every member of the family and it’s open to all ages! There’s al...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two former Gainesville mayors died in the past week. James “Jim” Painter died Thursday from cancer at the age of 71, and Craig Lowe was found dead Saturday morning at the age of 65. Lowe’s cause of death remains undisclosed. From 1993 through 1996, Painter was Gainesville’s mayor. He also served on the city commission starting in 1990. Painter is remembered for his participation in several north central Florida organizations, such as the Santa Fe College Endowment Corporation, the Corporate Advisory Board for The Villages Senior Living Community and the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce. During Painter’s time as mayor, Money Magazine labeled Gainesville as “America’s Most Livable City” in 1995. The City of Gainesville wrote in a Facebook post it felt saddened to lose a “valued leader and friend.” “We are grateful for his many contributions and are keeping his family and friends in our thoughts,” the Facebook p...

Detectives accused Hakeem Lanier of shooting at a mother and her children while they were on their way to school earlier this month in Miami. He appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Wednesday. Police officers responded to Northwest 51 Terrace, between 17 and 18 avenues in Miami’s Liberty City after a ShotSpotter detected six shots fired at about 8:20 am, on Jan. 12. The mother told police officers she heard an argument before the gunman started to fire in their direction and she and her children had to run for their lives, according to the arrest report. Witnesses allegedly saw Lanier, 31, standing near a light pole holding a black handgun. Police officers arrested Lanier at about 5 pm, on Tuesday, and questioned him. Lanier told police that he thought his mother was in danger over a conflict between neighbors, he saw a gun, and then heard gunfire, so he fired back, according to the arrest report. Lanier was booked shortly before 1 am, at the Turner Guilford Knig...

ST. PETERSBURG — Getting developers to build affordable housing is a tough sell. It means making apartments plush enough to lease to doctors and lawyers but renting them for as little as half the going market rate for the next 50 years. That math only works with hard-to-obtain subsidies from local and state government. Even then, most affordable housing projects are at best a piecemeal solution that add some 50 or so homes built on the cheapest land available. Related: St. Petersburg bulldozed a Black community on Trop site. What’s next? With his decision to rip up his predecessor’s plans for the Trop site and prioritize affordable housing for the historic Gas Plant district, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is hoping to turn that pattern on his head. Building lower-rent housing on the city’s marquee redevelopment project would honor the predominantly Black neighborhood that was razed to make way for an industrial park that was never built, he said. Event...