WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Kat Cammack joined Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) at a press conference outside the Capitol Building with Women for Gun Rights, a nationwide organization of women committed to safeguarding the Second Amendment, and discussed upcoming gun rights legislation.
“The Second Amendment is clear: shall not be infringed. I was glad to stand with my colleagues and advocates for women’s rights to keep and bear arms,” said Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03). “Thank you to Congressman Hudson and the advocates who traveled to the Capitol today to share their support for this fundamental right.”
“Women for Gun Rights is proud to stand with Congressman Hudson and other members that work to protect the rights of citizens to be able to protect themselves,” said Dianna Muller, Founder, Women for Gun Rights (DC Project). “Witnessing the horror of citizens being murdered in their homes in Israel has really shed light on the importance of our 2nd Amendment and highlighted why we feel safer being armed.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing 25 years of working with the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers to reward tipsters who provide information that leads to an arrest. Today, in Altamonte Springs, Attorney General Moody, local sheriffs and representatives of FACS and Central Florida Crimeline celebrated the success of this crime-fighting partnership and encouraged Floridians to continue playing an active role in helping law enforcement solve cases.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Crime Stoppers is a vital tool to solve difficult cases and increase safety in our communities. For 25 years, the Office of the Attorney General has worked with Crime Stoppers to encourage the public to help law enforcement bring criminals to justice. Now, we are working to make that process easier—modernizing anonymous reporting to encourage even more tipsters to come forward with pertinent information.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—During National Crime Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to take a stand against crime and report suspicious activity. Following the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is experiencing an increase in reports domestically. Attorney General Moody asks Floridians to report suspicious activity by calling 1(855) FLA-SAFE.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “The FBI is experiencing an increase in reports of suspicious activity nationwide, and we must remain on alert in Florida to keep our state safe. If you see something, say something by calling 1(855) FLA-SAFE. While we always need the community’s help during times of heightened alert, public safety is the responsibility of all of us year-round. So, if you have information about an unsolved crime and want to remain anonymous, dial **TIPS from your cell phone. If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody, local county clerks and sheriffs today announced the expansion of Project Protect into Manatee and Hardee counties. Florida law enforcement agencies received nearly 104,000 reports of domestic violence in 2021, resulting in more than 63,000 arrests. Project Protect provides doorbell cameras to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other crimes free of charge to help survivors feel more secure at home.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “It is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we are expanding an important program to help survivors feel more secure at home. Starting today, our Project Protect is available in Manatee and Hardee counties, and survivors of domestic violence in these counties can now access free doorbell cameras to watch over their residences. Through this program, we can help survivors feel more secure and build a Stronger, Safer Florida.” Continue reading
Health Fair
- Date:11/01/2023 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location:Ocala Downtown Market
SE 3 St. and SE 3 Ave.
Ocala, Florida 34471
First Friday Art Walk
- Date:11/03/2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location:Downtown Square
1 SE Broadway St.
Ocala, Florida 34471
First Friday Art Walk will take place in Downtown Ocala Friday, November 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, September through May. The following activities will be included in November’s event: Continue reading
NOV 1
Birds of Lake May
Hike with staff to try and spot some of the birds that have been documented at Lake May Reserve. Learn about the habitats and species which utilize them. For beginners.
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NOV 2
Culinary Collection – Youth Program
Culinary Collection, Youth Program Soups and Salads Youth will create a homemade soup, homemade salad dressing and taste their creations. 4-H membership not required. Sign up in 4-H online or contact Stephanie Klein at stephanieklein@ufl.edu
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NOV 3
Downtown Clermont Food Trucks
Stroll through Downtown Clermont and enjoy 25+ food trucks and vendors. Sip, Shop and Enjoy!
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APPLE CIDER BRINED TURKEY
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BRINE
2 qt. apple cider
6 c. water
1 c. kosher salt
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 orange, quartered
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. whole peppercorns
1 (8-lb.) whole turkey, giblets removed
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by J.D. Schramm
(NAPSI)—The first time I heard about Crisis Text Line was when one of my students shared information about this mental health support service in one of my classes on strategic storytelling. I was doubtful that a text messaging service, provided entirely by trained volunteers, could make a difference in people’s lives. Yet, I was intrigued and curious. The first time I contacted Crisis Text Line, by texting 741741 from my iPhone, was Thanksgiving of 2019. I had just lost one of my best friends to a brain tumor. My husband and I had decided it was too costly for me to return home for the funeral. This is when my grief started to set in. I was truly struggling. My own depression, which I’d faced since my teens, was “‘nudging at me” again. Then, add in holiday pressures, bickering over the trivial with my family, and trying to keep the kids engaged and off their devices–I was at the end of my rope that day. Without anybody else in the house knowing, I reached out and a complete stranger helped me to a place of calm. It was all I needed at that moment. I felt sheepish “taking up their time” when others had more pressing problems. The volunteer assured me that my needs mattered too. Continue reading
(NAPSI)—When it comes to combating polio, there’s good news, bad news and better news.
The good news is that efforts to eradicate the dreaded disease have been going on for decades. Back in the disease’s peak years in the 1940s and 50s, it affected between 13,000 and 20,000 people in the United States each year, many of them children. Thousands died. Many others were permanently paralyzed. Then Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin developed vaccines and the number of cases dropped. As of August 30, 2023, only seven cases of “wild polio virus” (two in Pakistan, five in Afghanistan) have been detected in 2023.
The bad news is that even one case of polio is one too many, and while cases of polio have fallen over 99% worldwide since 1988, a variant of the polio virus is causing outbreaks and consuming critical resources needed to stop the transmission of wild poliovirus. What’s more, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio. Continue reading
New Tools Help Teachers Improve Student Literacy
The Problem
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, an organization that measures academic performance of students from across the country, has long term data that shows 9-year-old students scored, on average, five points lower in reading in 2022 than did their pre-pandemic peers in 2020. The declines represent the largest drops in decades.
Fortunately, educators don’t have to combat this issue alone. As part of the Discover Literacy education program, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, National Afterschool Association and Discovery Education created five short, animated videos to help teachers and other school professionals master best practices for literacy instruction. Continue reading
