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Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end Thursday
Read full article: Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end ThursdayThe chief executive of Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday.
Do you know the difference between annual and perennial flowers?
Read full article: Do you know the difference between annual and perennial flowers?Flowers are always a good idea to help spruce up your landscaping around your home, but knowing which kind of flowers (or plants) to get can be rather important.
Spring has sprung and the outdoors are calling
Read full article: Spring has sprung and the outdoors are callingNow that Spring has sprung, the weather is warming, and the animals are awakening. We find ourselves itching to get outside and, once outside, we’re either sneezing or reaching for the umbrella.
City unveils San Marco street designation to honor Jacksonville firefighter who died on duty 56 years ago
Read full article: City unveils San Marco street designation to honor Jacksonville firefighter who died on duty 56 years agoJacksonville firefighter Walter W. Flowers was killed on Christmas Day in 1968 when was thrown from a fire truck after it was struck by a train at an Atlantic Boulevard crossing.
Are divorce albums breaking new ground? Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini make the case
Read full article: Are divorce albums breaking new ground? Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini make the caseWhen the 2024 Grammy nominations were announced in November, one thing was immediately apparent: Women outpaced men.
How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide
Read full article: How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwideWith the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.
CBP officers working to ensure dangerous bugs don’t enter Florida through Mother’s Day flowers
Read full article: CBP officers working to ensure dangerous bugs don’t enter Florida through Mother’s Day flowersThey’re colorful, beautiful and a traditional gift for Mother’s Day. But federal authorities say don’t be fooled because imported Mother’s Day flowers can often bring hidden dangers.
Feds: Florida officers protected cocaine shipment for cash
Read full article: Feds: Florida officers protected cocaine shipment for cashMiami-Dade County officers Roderick Flowers and Keith Edwards Jr. are charged federally with conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. Hernandez met several times with the DEA source, laundering more than $100,000 and investing in cocaine shipments, the DEA alleges. By September, the source told Hernandez he needed protection to move a shipment of cocaine between two spots in South Florida and asked if his officers would do it, records show. The DEA says Flowers met with the source at Hernandez's office in Sept. 9. The source met with another undercover agent, who gave him 10 kilograms of sham cocaine in a suitcase.
Tips to making your own backyard habitat
Read full article: Tips to making your own backyard habitatThere are many ways to stay busy at home without making a permanent dent in the couch, like making a backyard habitat! This past spring, News4Jax explained how to become a backyard naturalist during the pandemic and now we’re going to dig a little deeper. Florida Fish and Wildlife experts suggest that making your yard into a backyard habitat takes it to the next level by supporting local wildlife. “Florida-native plants provide beautiful textures, dimensions and color to your landscape while also benefiting local wildlife such as pollinators and birds," said Amanda Herrera-Hernandez , business development coordinator at Liberty Landscape Supply. Another key step to remember would be to provide the elements of good habitat essential to all wildlife, like food, water, shelter and space to raise young.
No 7th trial for Mississippi man freed from prison in 2019
Read full article: No 7th trial for Mississippi man freed from prison in 2019The U.S. Supreme Court threw out the most recent conviction in June 2019, citing racial bias in jury selection. In June 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out the conviction and death sentence from Flowers sixth trial, which took place in 2010. Justices said prosecutors showed an unconstitutional pattern of excluding African American jurors in the trials of Flowers, who is Black. The Supreme Court ruling came after American Public Medias In the Dark investigated the case. Evans stepped aside from the case after State Attorney General Lynn Fitch took office in January.
Former Trinity, FSU star J.C. Flowers signs with Pirates
Read full article: Former Trinity, FSU star J.C. Flowers signs with PiratesThe slot value for Flowers 124th overall selection in the draft was $460,000. But Flowers was drafted as a pitcher by the Pirates and he was exceptional on the mound in college. In 23 appearances and 26.2 innings pitched, Flowers had 13 saves as the Seminoles reached the College World Series. In all, 18 players with ties to the area were taken in the MLB draft. Only three of those 18 players remain unsigned.