Daily Archives: May 3, 2023

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8-year school term limits pass

The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Legislature and DeSantis last year approved a measure that capped board members’ terms at 12 years. During discussion Monday, Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, questioned…

Immigration Changes Teed Up for DeSantis

As he opened the 2023 legislative session nearly two months ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted illegal immigration. “We must further strengthen our laws against illegal immigration by enhancing employment verification, increasing penalties for human smuggling and further disincentivizing illegal migration to the state of Florida,” DeSantis said March 7 during his State of the State…

Nominate your favorite teacher to win $500

Envision Credit Union recently announced the launch of a community contest, inviting local community members to nominate a teacher they feel deserves to be recognized. Envision plans to announce 10 winners during National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 8-12, 2023. The 10 educators will be chosen by Envision’s selection committee and each teacher will receive a…

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Gadsden Arts is a 2023 Blue Star Museum – The arts center and museum will offer free admission to military personnel.

The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023.  Find…

Hope for ‘not better’ times

In a recent Christianity Today interview with Chris Davis, a pastor in Virginia, Davis told the story of a much-anticipated two-month sabbatical. He had been a pastor for 10 years and had been going through health problems and family struggles. “Our daily goal was simply to make it to that day when the sabbatical would…

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