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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event

DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

USPS Operation Santa Program is now accepting letters

September 15 marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now...

USPS salutes the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 150 years

The Postal Service continues its tradition of honoring American military academies by...
Human Interest

Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners.
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue final transfer of 155 beagles on August 12

On Aug. 10, Big Dog Ranch Rescue (BDRR) announced that, by August 12, the final 155 beagles will have been released

Ten Florida children lost to drowning since the Fourth of July

Disability Advocacy & Support Specialists (DASS) is urging Florida families and community recreational programs…
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Samaritan’s Purse expands locations for rebuilding and replacing new homes after Hurricane Helene

A year and a half after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and parts of the Southeast, many families are still struggling to get back on their feet.
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24/7 Chaplain Support Launches for Service Members and Military Families

Military life comes with unique pressures. From deployments and relocations to financial stress and the transition to civilian life, service members ...
Opinion

When will Congress repay Social Security money taken years ago?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.
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Letter to the Editor: Healthcare crisis coming Oct. 22

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule, “Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis …
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Schools
Palm Beach State College has received a $1.1 million state investment to support the launch of its new Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician program ...
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Warren Williams, of Pahokee, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Social Science ...
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Ashleigh Shaw, of South Bay, on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List.
Police & Fire
The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers, tribal communities, businesses and tax professionals about promoters selling fake “Tribal Tax Credits” ...
On August 31, Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all automated license-plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known as Flock cameras, to be removed from all state highways …
On Monday, June 29, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officially entered...
FLHSMV, and its division, the FHP, has launched its summer Arrive Alive public safety campaign, a two‑month statewide effort running ...
Government

Florida launches newly designed driver licenses and identification cards

Beginning Sept. 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin issuing a newly designed Florida driver license.

IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers

On Sept. 25, The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the ...
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PBSC to host free, nonpartisan Election Expo ahead of November Election

PBSC in partnership with Leadership Palm Beach County, and the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, will host the 2026 Election Expo...
Business
n September 22, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has completed 2,000 miles of overhead-to-underground neighborhood...
The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to stay vigilant against identity theft.
Veterans
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They fought for this country. they shouldn’t have to leave it to heal

Veterans with severe PTSD and depression are increasingly traveling overseas for treatments they cannot legally access in the United States.
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event

DAV & RecruitMilitary  will host a virtual Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers ...
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Career Fair

DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time.
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DAV & Recruit Military to host Virtual Military Community Job Fair

Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring ...
Health
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DCF highlights statewide resources and partnerships in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention ...
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small, dark mosquito with white markings known for spreading diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

Dengue fever cases reported in Florida

Florida Department of Health is reminding Floridians that mosquitoes can carry disease.   Practice mosquito bite prevention and control to prevent the spread of these illnesses.
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New Medicare reforms can help seniors -- but only if they opt in

Medicare's prescription drug benefit, also known as "Part D," has undergone major changes that could save seniors hundreds or even thousands of dollars on prescriptions.
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Does a chronic disease diagnosis change what you put in your grocery cart?

When someone is diagnosed with a chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease, one of the recommendations...
Traffic & Road Work
Florida gas prices rose 18 cents last week, then declined 6 cents through the weekend.
Florida gas prices surged 21 cents per gallon last week as rising crude oil prices pushed fuel costs...
As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, AAA says now is the time for travelers to begin planning...
Agriculture
Workers harvesting sweet potatoes in Suwannee County, Fla. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

New study sheds light on the hidden toll of back pain among horticulture workers

For many nursery and landscape workers, back pain does not send them home. It's something they work through ...
Dr. Carrillo examining leaves for pests. [Photo courtesy by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

UF launches initiative to support rapid-response research against invasive pests

When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat ...
Wildlife & Environment
A female Burmese python coils around her clutch of eggs and displays defensively at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie. [Photo by Alex Romer, UF/IFAS]

Study targets the Burmese pythons that matter most

A new study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offers agencies a tool to identify pythons ...
Southwest Florida Water Management District

SFWMD announces upcoming public meetings in September and Oct. 8

Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.
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