Other Issues
Florida cucumbers may be linked to two separate salmonella outbreaks, FDA says
An FDA investigation may have linked cucumbers recalled from a Florida distributor to two separate salmonella outbreaks affecting hundreds of people. Read More.
Palm Tran will cut 3 bus routes, replace them with Uber and taxis. Will fares increase?
Palm Beach County’s public transportation agency, Palm Tran, will replace service on three of its bus routes this summer with rideshare app services, using the money saved to improve other routes. Read More.
Tri-Rail makes getting to Miami faster and easier
A new Tri-Rail express train promises to cut travel times for people heading to and from Miami. Read More.
Jewzz: A new dating app for Jewish singles from Matzoball founder
Boca Raton resident Andrew Rudnick has created Jewzz, a new dating app for Jewish singles, which debuted in April and already has more than 6,000 users. Read More.
A 12-year-old from Florida has won this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
Bruhat Soma spelled 29 out of 30 words correctly in Scripps’ second-ever spell-off, in which competitors have 90 seconds to spell as many words given to them as possible. Read More.
Florida is named the shark attack capital of the world
Florida has the most shark attacks of any place in the world, with 351 since 1882, according to a new report. Most attacks have been in Volusia County. Read More.
Florida disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins June 1
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins this Saturday and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will also begin this weekend. Read More.
Florida Named Worst State For Singles
Results from a recent study indicate that the Sunshine State may seem gloomy for singles. Read More.
Florida Is In For A Whopper Of A Hurricane Season
Florida is in for a whopper of a hurricane season, according to experts who rolled out predictions during a week in which state officials also begin to repeal renewable-energy goals as they carry out a law recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read More.
Riviera Beach police combat crime by 'cornering' certain stores
Riviera Beach police have launched an initiative to crack down on corner and convenience stores for eyesores and safety hazards like broken security cameras, broken lights, and boarded up windows. Read More.
Five people fall victim to social media scam in Okeechobee County
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) is warning people of a scam that allows the hacker to access one's Facebook account. Read More.
Florida ranked second best for military retirees in America: study
With Memorial Day coming up next Monday, America's veterans looking for some rest and relaxation might want to think about heading to Florida after it was named one of the best places for military retirees in the country. Read More.
Ron DeSantis Signs 11 Bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the following bills... Read More.
'Locally-driven solutions' behind USDOT $4 million grant to Boca Raton
The United States Department of Transportation is granting Boca Raton $4 million as part of the 'Safe Streets for All' program. Read More.
Texas Senate panel holds hearing on DEI, antisemitism. What UT chancellor said of protests
Both UT System and Texas A&M System chancellors asserted their commitments to complying with SB 17, and said they reject all antisemitism on campuses. Read More.
