Daily News Roundup: October 31, 2024
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Prine Elementary Teachers Honored with National Award from Girls on the Run
At Prine Elementary School, two dedicated fourth-grade teachers are making a powerful impact both inside and outside the classroom. Brigette Carlock and Michele Wagstaff, known to their students as “Caring Carlock” and “Wacky Wagstaff,” have been honored with the prestigious “Remarkable Volunteer Award” from the nationally acclaimed Girls on the Run (GO…
Florida Power & Light Requests Rate Increase to Recover Hurricane Restoration Costs
Florida Power & Light (FPL) has filed a proposal to raise rates, aiming to recover nearly $1.2 billion spent on power restoration efforts following Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. These storms, which hit various regions of Florida this hurricane season, caused significant damage to the state’s electrical infrastructure, necessitating extensive and…
Extra Police and Fire Support Helps Longboat Key's Hurricane Milton Cleanup Reach New Milestone
Three weeks after Hurricane Milton struck, the debris along Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key is steadily clearing, thanks to a unique collaborative effort from police and fire departments across Florida. Officers from Miami Beach, Jacksonville, and other agencies have come together on the island, aiding the town’s recovery efforts in a major way.