Covid-19?
Nothing new!
The War-Of-Words rages on – It’s surprising and disappointing that there is still no ‘truth’ that we can all accept.
Ask any one, the dumb, the smart, the ignorant, the educated, the rich, the poor – each has their own version of the ‘facts’.
What is ‘education’ and what is ‘propaganda’? Do we know?
Here are a few recent quotes:-
“Anyone who has had COVID cannot get or give the disease”. True or false?
Seems to me that, by definition, ‘antibodies’ will only form if there is an ‘infection’ for them to fight!
If that’s true, then you must be infected, so is it reasonable to anticipate that an infected, immune, inoculated person can infect others?
“An immunized person can’t be a carrier, so we don’t need to wear a mask.” True or false? Continue reading
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the publication of the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide. The Guide updates the programs, policies and benefits Florida provides for our servicemembers, their families and military veterans.
“The Florida Military Friendly Guide reflects Florida’s consistent commitment to our military installations, servicemembers, their families and veterans,” said Governor DeSantis. “As the most military-friendly state in the nation, Florida has the back of the thousands of military and civilian families who live and work in our defense communities. We hope this guide connects our service members with the resources and support they need.”
Produced by Enterprise Florida and Florida Defense Support Task Force, the Florida Military Friendly Guide is distributed in print to Florida’s 23 major military installations, representing each of the six services, more than 65,000 active duty Servicemembers and families, over 35,000 DOD civilian employees and families, and 1.45 million veterans. An online version is also available.
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Enterprise Florida, the Florida Defense Alliance and the Florida Defense Support Task Force remain committed to working with Florida’s state agencies to support our military men and women and their families and keep pace with their needs,” said Secretary of Commerce Jamal Sowell, president & CEO of Enterprise Florida. “This edition of the guide boasts more resources than ever and reflects the hard work of the Governor and Florida Legislature.” Continue reading
The Lady Lake Chamber will have their Installation and Annual meeting March 4. Here is the 2021 and 2022 executive Committee. President Vicki Kerley, Vice President Luke Emerson, Secretary Tiffany Jack & Treasurer Jeanne Lazo.
By TomL
I have heard some rumors about taking the words “Under God” out of the Pledge Allegiance. I fact Check that and I can’t find where the rumor started and can’t find if someone is really trying to take then the words “under God” out. Several political’s repeated the rumor. NOT TRUE!
BUT the way things are going and the strange people that are getting elected it will come up. It will be political suicide! Do you ever wonder how these people are getting elected? Hell we are making girls compete against boys who wish to be girls. The problem is they have the male structure and strength. Girls are better at things that boys are not. NOT FAIR! It’s robbing some girls of their scholarships. I’m getting at what? It show that there is a force trying to disrupt everything in our country that means anything about our great Country’s history and current structure.
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the Social Minister Francis Bellamy. It was originally published in the Youth’s Champion on September8, 1892. Bellamy had hope it would be used by all countries.
The original form read: Continue reading
The Sumter County raging tax battle has been temporarily stopped.It has been tabled until July. Three new Sumter County Commissioners Miller, Search and Estep have voted against the compromise that has been proposed. The proposed tax could have doubled the taxes for the residents and businesses in Sumter County.
Recently the Developer offered to pay $40% more of the road impact fees on every home they build. The compromise was denied by the County Commission. All three County Commissioners have their own idea of a fair taxation. Some of the increased taxes are supposed to assist with the New UF Health Hospital.
Commissioner Breeden has rejected any taxation on the people of Sumter County. Breeden said when we raised the ad Valorem tax we promised the people that we would not raise taxes for five years, that was in 2018.
Commissioner Doug Gilpin was not agree.
I guess we will have to wait till July to see how it is worked out.
Governor DeSantis was in Brownwood discussing the success of the amount of shots that were given. Now getting things ready for a new batch of Vaccines. Florida will be receiving 41,000 more doses on top of our normal allotment.
Earlier Gov DeSantis said the drive through’s work so well some will become permanent. It looks like there is a plan in place now if they will get the medication in the state.
Clark Yandle of “Yandle Building Material” was named Ocala Business Leader of the year. Here you see President of OBL Tony Clayton of Ocala Electric presenting Clark Yandle his award. Clark has been a member for many years and is also highly visible in the community helping others and working hard for the improvement of the North Magnolia, what he calls the “MIRCLE MILE”. Clark Yandle is very deserving of the Business Leader of the Year award, congratulation Clark.
Ocala Business Leaders recently had a guest speaker. The newly name police Chief Balken came to introduce himself at one of the OBL breakfast meeting. Chief spoke briefly about our loss of tPolice Chief Greg Graham who recently died in a plane crash. Chief Balken said he will be missed. The new Chief spoke on a number of local issues, gave us important statistics and had a good question and answer session. Chief Balken was well received.
On January 15, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis commended the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approving the continuation of the Low-Income Pool (LIP) program in Florida. The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) reached an agreement with the CMS to extend the 1115 Managed Medical Assistance waiver that allows for the continuation of the LIP program through June 30, 2030. The LIP program was established to ensure continued government support for the provision of health care services to underinsured and uninsured populations by providing critical funding to important safety net providers, including Florida’s hospitals.
“LIP funding provides critical support to Florida health care providers that serve our most vulnerable,” said Governor DeSantis. “Continuing this essential program means Floridians will have access to quality health care when they need it.”
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to make great strides in providing meaningful health outcomes and support our frontline providers,” said Acting Secretary Shevaun Harris. “We appreciate the federal government recognizing the significance of our LIP program and providing us with the necessary funding to ensure the stability of the program for individuals and families.” Continue reading
On January 14, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida received $85.8 million in CARES Act funding to address housing instability and homelessness across the state. The funds, which are being released in two separate disbursements ($20 million and $65 million), will be used to provide rental assistance, support emergency shelters, and conduct street outreach programs to connect unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness with local housing and other essential services.
“As Governor, I am committed to ensuring Floridians, no matter their circumstances, have the resources they need to succeed,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This federal funding will ensure those experiencing homelessness have the necessary level of support and can access the wraparound services they need to get back on their feet and begin or continue on their journey to economic stability and independence.”
In March 2020, $2.96 billion was allocated to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through Emergency Solutions Grants to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness due to financial setbacks resulting from COVID-19. Florida’s Emergency Solutions Grant, which totals $85,896,094, will be administered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the single point of contact within state government for the 27 Continuums of Care (CoCs) and other agencies, organizations, and stakeholders serving the homeless population. Continue reading
