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The article highlights the financial burden of false threats to schools in Florida, revealing approximately $65 million in response costs and $8 million in lost instructional time due to swatting incidents last year. It underscores the seriousness of these threats and their implications for mental health and safety in educational settings.
The article discusses Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's controversial guidance against adding fluoride to drinking water, raising concerns among health experts who warn it could increase tooth decay, especially in children and low-income communities. This recommendation contradicts decades of scientific support for water fluoridation.
The article celebrates Jessie Hill's impactful role in making Tampa's Gasparilla parade an inclusive event, highlighting his efforts to integrate people of color and women into a historically exclusive celebration.
The article highlights the withdrawal of Chad Chronister from consideration for the Drug Enforcement Administration under President-elect Donald Trump, illustrating the challenges of Cabinet nominations and the criticisms faced by Trump's nominees.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shortly after being selected by President-elect Donald Trump. He cited his commitment to local initiatives as the reason for his decision.
A dump truck driver tragically lost his life in a collision with a train in Ruskin, Hillsborough County, on Tuesday afternoon. The crash caused a significant fire that engulfed the truck and several train cars, but firefighters extinguished the flames within thirty minutes. An investigation is currently underway.
The article announces the appointment of new principals for three Hillsborough County schools, including Brittney Wilhelm as the inaugural principal for Morgan High School in Wimauma, set to open in August. It highlights the backgrounds of the new principals and the ongoing changes in school leadership within the district.
Authorities are searching for Elizabeth Pollard, a 64-year-old woman who went missing while looking for her cat near a sinkhole in Marguerite, Pennsylvania. Rescue teams are using cameras and excavation equipment to locate her after a shoe was detected deep in the sinkhole, raising concerns she may have fallen in. This incident highlights the dangers of sinkholes, especially in areas affected by coal mining.
The Florida Public Service Commission has approved Tampa Electric's request to shift costs from large corporate users to residential customers, despite staff recommendations against it. Consumer advocates express concern that this decision will result in increased electric bills for Floridians.
The article discusses the psychological impact of hurricanes on survivors, focusing on the risk of PTSD. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking treatment, as highlighted by mental health expert Isobel Rosenthal.