The city of DeLand has a new policy that says you cannot record videos or audio inside the police department’s lobby. The city commission voted on a new rule this week because there have been more incidents involving “First Amendment auditors.” These are people who exercise their right to record videos in public places. The...
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Florida Starts New Baker Act Dashboard to Improve Mental Healthcare
Now, it is easier to understand what mental health resources are required throughout Florida. The Florida Department of Children and Families has created a unique dashboard that displays information about individuals who have been admitted for mental health services under the Baker Act. The dashboard displays information about over 87,000 individuals in Florida who have...
6 Florida States Sue Biden Over Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Florida and six other states are taking legal action against President Joe Biden regarding his recent student loan forgiveness plan. They argue that the plan will result in an estimated cost of $475 billion for taxpayers. This announcement was made by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office earlier this week. Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, North Dakota, Ohio,...
More Flooding is Expected in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
There was a lot of rain in some areas of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This caused rivers and creeks to fill up and overflow. As a result, authorities had to close roads and rescue people who were stuck in flooded streets. Over a span of 18 hours starting at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
The Way to Get a DOE Tag in Pennsylvania
If Pennsylvania deer hunters buy their antlerless deer license early, they will be guaranteed the ability to get one in 19 out of the 22 Wildlife Management Units. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is making a change to when you can buy a license to hunt antlerless deer. They are doing this to try and reduce...
Beware of This Venomous Snake Slithering Through Pennsylvania
Spring has arrived, which means people will be spending more time outdoors and exploring. Pennsylvania has many great places for hiking, picnics, camping, and more. However, there are a few things you should be cautious about when enjoying the outdoors. During spring, there are more people, bugs, and animals outside. If you are considering going...
A New Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania House Mirroring Federal ACP
A bill was introduced to the Pennsylvania House on Monday. This bill aims to create a program that provides internet subsidies across the entire state. The program would be similar to the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. House Bill 2195 is a proposal to help make broadband internet cheaper for households that have financial difficulties. It...
The Record Yellow Perch in Pennsylvania: Here is All Information
A Pennsylvania angler received a phone call from a fishing buddy, which made him realize that he should not cut up the trophy fish he had just caught. Chuck Main, who is 55 years old and lives in Beaver County, caught a yellow perch on April 7. This fish is similar in size to the...
Get Antlerless Deer License Now in PA Without Waiting this Year
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that the process of buying deer licenses in Pennsylvania has been difficult in the past due to long lines and wait times. However, they have stated that the licenses for the 2024-25 season will be quick and easy to obtain. When antlerless deer licenses become available for purchase in late...
Avian Flu Could Infect Pennsylvania Dairy Cattle: Quarantine Restrictions
People all over the country are getting avian flu, which is short for highly deadly avian influenza. Pennsylvania has not yet had a proven case, but the state is doing everything it can to make sure that doesn’t happen. In early April, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture put out-of-state dairy farms with bird flu cases...