VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Flying Squirrel ring with ties to Georgia busted
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested seven people yesterday, as a result of a 19-month long investigation into a million dollar Flying Squirrel trafficking ring. Morea arrests are expected into an operation that…
FL Gov. DeSantis restrictions on restaurants
Sept. 25, 2020 - During a press conference in St. Petersburg, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that he is lifting the COVID-19 related restrictions on Florida restaurants. In a move to help boost Florida's…
Rainfall from Hurricane Sally expected in South GA
Hurricane Sally has made landfall on the coast of Alabama and is currently moving at a very slow 3 mph. The slow movement combined with the torrential downpours are causing heavy flooding for the region.…
GBI makes arrests in marijuana grow investigation
Release: Ellaville, GA (September 14, 2020) – On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the GBI arrested Doyle Tudhope, 24, of Bradenton, FL, and charged him with Manufacturing Marijuana. This arrest comes after the investigation of an indoor marijuana…
Eight FDC Correctional Institutions Earn Reaccreditation
Press Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The American Correctional Association (ACA) reaccredited eight Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) correctional institutions during the ACA’s 2020 Summer Conference panel hearings. “Each reaccreditation is further affirmation that Florida’s correctional institutions are…
FEA files motion to stop Florida school openings
The Florida Education Association (FEA) have filed a motion to delay the opening of public school campuses as COVID-19 cases are increasing statewide. Attorneys for FEA will meet with a judge (online) Wednesday to ask…
FDC offers $1K hiring bonus statewide
Release: FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announces $1,000 hiring bonuses for new hires at institutions statewide. Applicants who complete their correctional officer certification through either FDC or certain…
Miami doctor creates Botox drive-through
MIAMI, FL - Residents in Florida concerned about their crows' feet and laugh lines can relax once again. Botox injections have returned for quarantined residents... thanks to a drive-through! With COVID-19 restrictions being relaxed, certain…