TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Space Florida, announced the selection of Colonel Robert Long, United States Space Force, Ret. as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With an extensive background in the military and space industry, Colonel Long will further drive Space Florida’s mission to advance the aerospace industry and solidify Florida as the global hub for aerospace. The vote to select Colonel Long took place during a Space Florida Board of Directors meeting on September 19, 2023.
“I am honored to welcome Colonel Long as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Space Florida,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Chair of the Space Florida Board of Directors. “Throughout the selection process, Colonel Long laid out a compelling long-term vision that will ensure Florida’s dominance in the space industry. Together with the Board of Directors, Space Florida will continue to expand Florida’s footprint and focus on business investment, research and development, national defense, manufacturing, workforce, and more. As Florida’s aerospace ecosystem continues to rapidly grow, I am confident that Colonel Long will serve the state with great distinction and use his proven track record and visionary leadership to propel Space Florida into a new era.” Continue reading
I recently sat down for an interview with Megyn Kelly.
She said, “[you could be] enjoying this beautiful golf course, Mar-a-Lago, your lovely family. You don’t have to be running for President, sitting for 4 criminal trials, some civil and possibly looking at jail time. Is it worth it?”
My answer is simple: America is always worth it.
Because if we don’t win the 2024 election, we won’t have a country anymore.
Amen!
By TomL
I have to keep the location out of this story. It is an incident still colmenating.
In September I complained in writing to a persons a email address that no one else would see, about a persons educate that effected a small group of people. Basically this small group of people stand in the drizzling rain were waiting in line for their turn and another person butted ahead of them. I complained to the person by email. Signed my name and with my phone number. A guy who was a friend of his did not like what I had to say. While ranting at me on the phone he mentioned he did not care how big I was, how long a body part is, who I knew bla bla bla and then he called me a CONSERVATIVE I said what? How dare you! I answered when the guy took a breath and said I am a hard core Republican Conservative!
At the end about ten minutes we agreed to disagree. That afternoon I looked up conservative. The dictionary missed a few thing that describe me.
One place it says holding traditional values, again I agree in favoring private enterprise, private ownership and social traditional ideas. It also says right-winger reactionary, diehard. On the internet it says…
Conservatives are group of individuals, mostly republicans who have a different view or philosophy in the political world. Conservatives have both a political and social philosophy that allows traditional institutions to be upheld and maintained in the government
BUT they left out a few thing……….
I believe in family, god, and country, friends and my right to bare arms. I guess I need to learn how to back up a little but so far unless the odds are outrageously high I won’t. I would not want to get someone else hurt! I have been known to shut up which some times is best. You know…It does not matter how much you argue when you are wrong you are wrong and I told him about his Assets. oops wrong spelling. I think you got the idea.
YES I AM A CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN! (HARD CORE)
The Coping with Dementia Care Partner Conference scheduled to take place in the Savanna Center on October 30th will open with a welcoming concert performed by Cornocopia, a French horn trio of accomplished musicians who live in The Villages.
The trio will consist of Tica Lossee, who taught music in the Baltimore City Public Schools for 32 years; Karen Buckley, a post-graduate piano and horn student at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester and the University of Connecticut; and Lesan Van Sickle, a Bachelor of Music in horn performance at Baldwin-Wallace College, and Master of Music at the Manhattan School of Music who played professionally for 13 years.
Doors open for the conference at 9:30 a.m. where the trio will perform while attendees are visiting the educational presentations of more than 30 Resource Partners. Music will continue until the speaking program begins at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Have a hauntingly good time at Lady Lake’s Not Too Scary Halloween LADY LAKE – Join the Town of Lady Lake for a delightful, but Not Too Scary Halloween, packed with family-friendly fun on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Guava Street Athletic Complex, 221 W. Guava St. Revelers will enjoy Halloween-themed games that’ll tickle your funny bone and challenge your skills. Trick or treat with our community sponsors and fill your bags with goodies at various stations throughout the event. Show off your most creative and fabulous costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes! This year, the Lady Lake Library is having a costume contest with all new categories. The winner in each of the following categories will take home a $20 Target gift card, sponsored by The Friends of the Lady Lake Library. • Baby (0-2) • Preschool Age (3-5) • School Age (6-17) • Family • Homemade The event is presented by Lady Lake Parks & Recreation. For more information or to learn how to be a part of this popular annual event by providing a promotional business booth with games or candy, contact Parks & Recreation Director Mike Burske at (352) 430-0451 or visit ladylake.org. Bring your family and friends for a hauntingly good time! Let’s celebrate Halloween together in a way that’s fun for all ages! Best of all, it’s free to attend.
The Lady Lake Police Department, in partnership with McDonald’s, will host Coffee with a Cop on National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to join the department for a free hot or iced premium roast coffee at McDonald’s, located at 452 U.S. Highway 27/441 in Lady Lake.
The public will have the opportunity to join Chief Steve Hunt and several officers for a casual chat with no agenda. The goal is to allow residents and police officers to get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the community in which they live in and serve. Continue reading
Lady Lake Police Chief Steve Hunt was honored to join tri-county first responders at MISSION BBQ’s 9/11 ceremony. Chief Hunt spoke of making this day personal and sharing in the grief felt by so many, as well as encouraging people to show kindness to one another.
“We remember those who sacrificed 22 years ago on that day and those who have suffered from the ramifications of that day,” he said. “I ask that we just have a little more tolerance for one another and really reflect on the things that are important, to honor those who gave their lives so we can live a better life. I am so thankful for those who served and for the men and women who are answering the call today.”
Lake County, Fla. (September 12, 2023) —Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Safe Kids, a strategic initiative in 42 Florida counties that called attention to traffic safety in and around schools to ensure that children had a safe return to school from Summer Break. During the Task Force Operation Safe Kids, Florida’s sheriffs issued 7,218 warnings and 5,171 traffic citations, dedicated 5,900 hours during the enforcement period, delivered 5,520 educational messages and posted 80,674 social media messages throughout the state.
“Safeguarding Florida’s future through youth-focused programs and services is a key objective for law enforcement statewide. This goal has been achieved today by identifying and monitoring high-risk areas, issuing warnings and citations, and educating the public on the importance of school zone safety,” said FSA President and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. “The implementation of this program highlights Florida sheriffs’ strong commitment to upholding the security of families and local communities in our state.” Continue reading
(NAPSI)—There may be a problem lurking in your house that you can’t even see: dirty ducts. But that doesn’t have to be.
The Issue
Even with the proper use of filters, your home’s heating and cooling system gets really dirty through normal, everyday use, just as surfaces in your home get dusty over time.
All sorts of contaminants and air pollutants—bacteria, pet dander, dust, skin cells, mold, tobacco smoke, even chemicals—get pulled into an HVAC system and recirculate through the home several times a day, building up in the system.
Worse, rodents and insects can chew their way into the ductwork to travel throughout your home, build nests and leave droppings. Telltale signs include chewed materials, unpleasant smells, and bacteria contaminating the air you breathe. Continue reading
by Harry Markham -May 9, 2023
On April 25th, Washington State took decisive action in reducing the risk of gun violence and particularly mass shootings within their borders with the introduction of three new gun control bills. The bills bring into law a ban on some styles of semi-automatic rifles, introduce a ten-day waiting period between the purchase of a firearm and its reception by the buyer, and make lawsuits against gun makers or sellers possible in certain cases. While the signing Governor recognizes that the bills “don’t solve all the problems”, the state has taken an important step in reducing the risk of mass gun violence.
Between 2015 and 2021, Washington state suffered 31 mass shootings. While mass shootings are not the most common form of gun violence – greatly outnumbered by single victim homicides – they often act as a catalyst for gun reform due to the attention and shock they garner both locally and across the world. This is the case in Washington, where three new bills have been introduced in an attempt to ensure that the residents of the “Evergreen State” never have to suffer such a tragedy again. Continue reading
