The Lake County Board of County Commissioners today appointed Mayor Ed Freeman to the Keep Lake Beautiful Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to advise the Board on activities related to the county’s membership in Keep America Beautiful.
The Keep Lake Beautiful program is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a national non-profit community improvement organization that builds and sustains vibrant communities by creating clean, beautiful public places; reducing waste and increasing recycling; generating positive impacts on the local economy; and inspiring generations of environmental stewards.
“I personally feel keeping our county beautiful and making it more beautiful is extremely important,” said Mayor Freeman. “Anything that I can do to further that idea with our citizens and county commissioners is something with which I would like to be a part.”
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Trying to understand how AI effects the Newspaper, magazine industry. As far as Copy Righting articles. I understand when a writer, write’s something or an article and Ai finishes it or enhances the article with a lot of facts. The writer can copy right what he or she put into AI but not what AI created. The writer must be able to prove that they created what ever they are filing claim about.
Most publisher & writers are scared to death of AI. They should be because it is not their words it is the machines words. Is that what you want to read, research done by a machine that has control of misinforming you? Watch what they try to do to Trump before the election. They will be using AI on him, in fact if truth be known they probably are using it to create legal information to use on him. My opinion is it is not our friend!
I have a lot of critics about grammar, sentence structure and other intellectual rules of writing. Mt rule of writing is did you understand the point that I was trying to get across? Nuff said! Then I write by the way you misspelled two words complaining about me.
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The pictured individual attempted to force entry into Best Buy at 552 N. U.S. Hwy 27/441 during the early morning hours of April 21 by using a sledgehammer to create a hole through the wall of a neighboring business.
The suspect is a white or Hispanic male, medium build, wearing a white ball cap, grey hooded “Heavenly” pull-over sweatshirt, faded blue jeans, and either black or grey shoes.
The suspect was wearing black/white heavy gloves and carrying a silver and black backpack.
Anyone with information should contact Det. Jim Dunagan at (352) 751-1565 or jdunagan@ladylake.org.
Pictured is a group photo of some of the Ocala Business Leaders after a meeting with City Growth Planning Officials. The some of city officials involved managers in charge of part of the planning attended the meeting. Attending were: Rachel Fautsch – Community Outreach Manager; Jeff Shrum – Growth Management Director; Emily Johnson – Senior Planner; Tye Chighizola – City Projects Director; Endira Madraveren – Chief Planning Official; and more.; Information and picture supplied by Peake Wilson & the city of Ocala.
We all bark for ice cream! held at Letty Towles Dog Park for PAWS Ice Cream Social, benefiting the Humane Society of Marion County Fl
orida,put on by Ocala Recreation and Parks. Enjoy meeting and greeting other pet lovers and grab an ice cream for your furry friend. The morning will be filled with fun-dog themed activities;
Photo by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
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n an enhancement to emergency service response for the residents of Ocala, Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) announces the addition of Rescue 6 to its fleet. The unit was officially welcomed at Station 6, today. This addition comes at a time as when the Southwest Ocala witnesses a surge in development, including both commercial and residential projects.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Cammack joined Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) in a bipartisan letter alongside Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Scott Franklin, and 14 additional colleagues from across the Sunshine State in demanding that the Biden administration does not proceed with any proposed wilderness designation at Big Cypress National Preserve.
Federally-designated wilderness areas are defined as areas “where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor and does not remain.” Any wilderness designation of Big Cypress by Biden administration officials would not only restrict the free movement of the local Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes, but it would supercharge the spread of invasive species, destroy local small businesses, and restrict wildfire response capabilities.
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) and Scott Franklin (R-FL) were joined in support by Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Kat Cammack (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Carlos Giménez (RFL), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Brian Mast (R-FL), Cory Mills (R-FL), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Bill Posey (R-FL), John Rutherford (R-FL), María Salazar (R-FL), Greg Steube (R-FL), Michael Waltz (R-FL), and Daniel Webster (R-FL).
“Big Cypress National Preserve is an iconic fixture of our Southwest Florida community that must be protected from debilitating federal overreach,” said Rep. Donalds (R-FL). “I proudly stand with my constituents, local stakeholders, and environmental officials from across the Sunshine State in demanding that the Biden administration does not proceed with any wilderness designation of the preserve. It is imperative that we block this disastrous and completely unnecessary potential action by out-of-touch bureaucrats in Washington.”
“As we approach the 50th Anniversary of the Big Cypress National Preserve, it is crucial to continue protecting this outstanding natural and sacred land for future generations,” said Rep. Díaz-Balart (R-FL). “As the first-ever National Preserve in the National Park Service, this land stands as one of the most ecologically diverse areas of our country. Any proposed wilderness designation by the Biden Administration would pose significant threats to the sacred cultural sites of the Miccosukee Tribe and Seminole Tribe, and way of life enjoyed by the Tribes, constituents and tourists who visit America’s first Preserve for camping, fishing, and hunting. As the Member of Congress representing a majority of the Preserve, I remain steadfast in my commitment to safeguarding its future.”
“In Florida, we know no one is better at preserving our state’s natural beauty than the locals who have lived with and alongside the land for generations,” said Rep. Franklin (R-FL). “If the Biden Administration finalizes this determination, it will be in vehement opposition to the will of our state’s agencies, Tribal Nations and the affected counties in my district. I thank my Florida colleagues for joining the effort to stop this overreach from the federal government.”
“I’m glad to join Rep. Donalds and my Florida colleagues in opposing a wilderness designation for Big Cypress National Preserve,” said Rep. Cammack (R-FL). “The wilderness designation will restrict access for the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes which rely on this area for cultural, ceremonial, and burial significance, along with hunters and fishermen who work to manage invasive species. This most restrictive designation isn’t good for the Sunshine State.”
“America’s family caregivers work around-the-clock to provide essential care for their loved ones, and over half—56 percent—act as advocates on behalf of their family members. The last thing these caregivers need is more red tape that distracts from their support for those in their care,” said Rep. Kat Cammack. “I’m honored to introduce this bipartisan and bicameral ABC Act with my colleagues to lower the burden around the important medical decisions caregivers must make every day. Together we can support the 48 million caregivers that make up a critical part of our health care landscape in the U.S.”
“Family caregivers work around the clock to support their loved ones—often balancing their jobs and family responsibilities at the same time—and Congress must do our part to make their lives easier,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the ABC Act, a bicameral, bipartisan bill that will cut through bureaucratic red tape to provide caregivers with the support they deserve.”
“There are over 48 million family caregivers in the United States who provide essential services so their loved ones can continue to lead an independent lifestyle,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “I’m proud to join a bipartisan and bicameral group in introducing the ABC Act to streamline policies and alleviate administrative barriers so our caregivers can spend less time on stressful paperwork, and more time caring for patients in need.”
“Family caregivers face daily and numerous challenges when it comes to their many important responsibilities to help provide for the health and wellbeing of care recipients,” said Rep. Jimmy Panetta. “By streamlining the overly burdensome and bureaucratic process, the bipartisan bicameral Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act would allow family caregivers to focus more on people rather than paperwork. This legislation would help ensure that the federal government is a partner, not an obstacle, for the over 48 million family caregivers around the country.”
“Family caregivers are the backbone of our nation’s long-term care system, and they are overwhelmed managing their loved one’s care,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond. “The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act could help reduce the stress family caregivers experience by making it easier to navigate resources, eligibility, benefits, and health systems when providing care. AARP thanks Representatives Cammack, Magaziner, Malliotakis, and Panetta for their dedication to family caregivers and urges Congress to swiftly pass this important bipartisan, bicameral legislation.”
The bill’s Senate companion, S. 3109, was introduced by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Ed Markey (D-MA).
The bill has been endorsed by dozens of organizations, including AARP, the ALS Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Heart Association, Autism Speaks, the Family Caregiver Alliance, the Home Care Association of America, the National Alliance for Caregiving, and many more.
Including 400 Law Enforcement Officers Recruited from Illinois, California, and New York
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has reached the milestone of nearly 5,000 bonuses awarded through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This program encourages Floridians to join the profession and attracts out-of-state law enforcement officers to relocate to Florida. To date, 1,267 law enforcement recruits from 49 states and U.S. territories have relocated to Florida because of the program, including 400 recruits from anti-police jurisdictions like Illinois, California, and New York. Each of the nearly 5,000 law enforcement officers has received a $5,000 bonus after taxes, bringing the total amount awarded though the program to more than $32 million to date.
“Florida’s investments in law enforcement recruitment are investments in the safety of our communities,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida is a law-and-order state, and we will continue to pursue policies that attract the best law enforcement officers in the nation to serve and protect Floridians.” Continue reading
Submissions will be used to support Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new website to collect family-oriented, kid-friendly recipes for a project designed to benefit the Hope Florida Fund. She invites Floridians and parents from across the state to submit their favorite recipes.
“In the DeSantis family, we love cooking with the kids,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “I am asking Floridians to share their favorite kid-friendly recipes to be included in a project that will benefit the Hope Florida Fund. The Governor and I look forward to submissions from parents and cooks in the Sunshine State.”
Individuals interested in submitting a recipe can do so at www.Floridarecipes.com. Special consideration will be given to recipes that are specifically tailored for kids and incorporate the cuisine of a region in Florida. Submissions will be accepted through June 3, 2024. Continue reading
