DeSantis announces cash bonuses to increase police recruitment
Following a police recruitment deficit of 2020, Gov. DeSantis announced $5,000 paid to 1,500 recruits. He sees it as a way to encourage police efforts, and to show support towards police.
USFSP developed flood monitoring technology
University of South Florida researchers develop a community flood watch program called CRIS-HAZARD. It provides monitoring systems that will take photos of flooded streets to alert individuals.
Tampa Sports Authority says they aren’t responsible for Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s management team dropped Macklemore from its tour following Pro-Palestine comments from Macklemore on stage earlier in the month.
A group of Florida Republicans announed that “it is okay” to cross party lines
Some Florida Republicans are publicly endorsing Democrat David Jolly for governnor
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