Stone Hicks, a 4-year-old with end-stage kidney disease, had his wish of becoming a police officer for a day come true thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Orlando Police Department.
Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida recently announced the "single-largest" fentanyl bust in the county's history, the department revealed in a Friday press conference, WTVT reported.The sheriff's office launched the investigation into the illicit operation in August after it learned about an organized drug trafficking operation based out of Mexico. The department arrested four individuals in connection with the scheme and seized 14 kilograms of fentanyl, two vehicles, and $5,261 in cash....
My advice to Jewish students at these institutions: Come on down. At schools like mine, the University of Tennessee, in red states, such intimidation, harassment and lawlessness aren’t tolerated.
Opinion by Sammy Miller (CNN) — This spring marks both the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s death, and what would have been his 125th birthday. Why is it that out of the hundreds of musicians who electrified the nightclubs of Harlem, that “Duke” was the name that became synonymous with jazz? What insight should we glean
Growing up under the taxing burden of mental illness, my emotional health was my No. 1 priority in my first year at NYU. Weary of my newfound independence, I sought out university-based resources that I hoped would appeal to my concerns as a young adult and student. Eager to make use of the university’s self-proclaimed This story Opinion: NYU needs better mental health services appeared first on Washington Square News.
Public opinion about EV crash safety often hinges on a few high-profile fire incidents. Those safety concerns are arguably misplaced, and the actual safety of EVs is more nuanced. I’ve researched vehicle safety for more than two decades, focusing on the biomechanics of impact injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Here’s my take on how well the current crop of EVs protects people: The burning question EVs and internal combustion vehicles undergo the same crash-testing procedures to evaluate...
By Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times This article was originally published in KFF Health News. Monica Kelly was thrilled to learn she was expecting her second child. The Tennessee mother was around 13 weeks pregnant when, according to a lawsuit filed against the state of Tennessee, doctors gave her the devastating news that her baby had Patau syndrome. The genetic disorder causes serious developmental defects and often results in miscarriage,...
The Lewitt Ray Aura microphone has distance-sensing technology that is like autofocus, but for your voice.
Florida bade farewell Friday to Bob Graham during a public memorial at Florida’s Old Capitol, with hundreds of people filing up to the second-floor rotunda where Graham lay in state and sharing memories with his family and friends. Among the mourners was Graham’s wife, Adele, his daughters, Gwen (a former congresswoman), Cissy, Suzanne, and Kendall, and their families. A military honor guard conveyed the casket to its bier and stood watch throughout the event. Adele Graham took a few moments...
Former Senator Bob Graham passed away on April 16 at the age of 87. Graham had been one of the most outspoken opponents of the Iraq War. But his brightest legacy was his perennial fight against the cover-up of role of the Saudi government in September 11 terrorist attacks. Graham was chairman of the Senate More
Deion Sanders gave Texas credit but said “the dogs” of high school football come from Florida, Louisiana and Georgia.
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday an additional $1.5 billion to restore the Everglades and provide water quality improvements for fiscal 2024-25. Approximately $850 million will be allocated to Everglades restoration, this includes $614 million for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir. DeSantis said that when he became governor in 2019, there had been persistent neglect of Everglades...