(NAPSI)—Hurricane season officially runs through November, and while no one can predict what lies ahead, there are things you can do to prepare. Here, T-Mobile offers eight ways to stay connected.

1.Make a disaster kit: Include things such as batteries, snacks, water, a first aid kit, a flashlight and device chargers.

2.Update your family, friends and emergency services contact numbers. Make sure they’re saved and backed up in your devices AND written down someplace accessible.

3.Subscribe to official text alerts and connect with official social networks to learn about new developments before, during and after a disaster.

4.Keep your mobile devices fully charged. Have charging cables handy and consider picking up a car or portable charging device.

5.Protect your technology with waterproof re-sealable plastic bags.

6.Download emergency-assistance apps from the Red Cross and FEMA.

7.Make sure your phone supports Wireless Emergency Alerts and that you have enabled notifications on your device. Visit t-mobile.com/wea for details on how to set up alerts on T-Mobile and Sprint devices.  Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the 2020 Hurricane Preparedness Guide. The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today and runs through the end of November. Attorney General Moody is urging Floridians to review the preparedness guide now and understand that planning will be different this year as Floridians continue to take measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “As Floridians, we know that hurricanes are an unfortunate reality of living in our beautiful state. As we continue to deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19, it is equally important that we not drop the ball on our preparedness for hurricane season. The safety of you, your family, pets and property, depends on you preparing now.”

Entering hurricane season with already two named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season to be “extremely active” with 13 to 19 named storms. The Attorney General’s Hurricane Guide could serve as a useful tool to help families prepare with helpful tips, resources and information. Continue reading →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody today launched a new website seeking to educate Floridians about the dangers of misusing prescription painkillers and other opioids such as heroin and fentanyl. The website, called Dose of Reality, provides a one-stop shop of information about opioid addiction and resources to use for businesses, caregivers, educators, medical professionals, parents, seniors, service members, students, veterans and others.

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “We can defeat the opioid crisis by working together, and Florida’s new Dose of Reality website is designed to provide Floridians easy access to vital information and resources to stop opioid abuse.

“As the Chair of the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse, I will work to make sure local, state and federal agencies are coordinating efforts. Identifying effective strategies and implementing them statewide will improve the state’s response by making sure everyone is using the latest and most effective data and resources. Much in the same way, ensuring the public has an online portal with the latest information and medical recommendations will help Floridians make informed decisions and fight the opioid crisis in their communities.” Continue reading →

Attorney General Ashley Moody released a new resource for Floridians to use for protection against fraud as the state and nation continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Scams at a Glance is a new outreach program complete with a webpage on the Florida Attorney General’s website with information about common and emerging scams. The webpage also provides downloadable brochures designed to teach consumers how to avoid falling victim to fraud. The brochures and other information on the website are available in both English and Spanish. Scams highlighted include imposter scams, tech support scams and more. Savvy consumers can stop fraud in its tracks, but they must know what to look for.

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “One of the lessons we are learning from the current health crisis, is that scammers are willing to exploit any emergency to swindle consumers. Throughout this crisis, we have been working hard to stop scammers and prevent consumer fraud. I want Floridians to have the tools they need to fight back and that is why Scams at a Glance is so important. The new program is a tool of knowledge against common scams so that Floridians and their loved ones will be protected as we continue to battle the coronavirus.” Continue reading →

Dear Friends,

It is a privilege and blessing to have the opportunity to continue writing these monthly columns. Our country’s founders understood that the power of the pen (or in this case, the keyboard) was one of the best ways to reach the hearts and minds of individuals like you. Individuals who do care what happens in their communities, their state, and their country. Thank you for reading, listening, and being engaged in our fight to preserve faith, family, freedom, opportunity and life itself.

Our next challenge in preserving those values and principles is coming in November. You are already aware of how important November’s Presidential Election will be, but what you may not be aware of yet is the continued attack on our state constitution. The latest move by the socialist wing (which, let us be honest, is probably their biggest wing) of the Democratic Party is two amendment proposals that will be on your November ballot. The first of which, Amendment 2, is heavily funded by the man who almost sent Andrew Gillum to the governor’s mansion. That is right, John Morgan is back after his defeat in 2018 and this time he is looking to amend Florida’s constitution to raise Florida’s minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. This amendment, if passed would make Florida the only state in the nation with such a mandate and would destroy jobs and businesses that have already been hit hard during the COVID-19 situation. Inflation and cost of living would skyrocket and force working families and seniors to pay more for basic necessities. Entry-level and part-time wage jobs would be eliminated as this mandate would force business to shift their workforce to more experienced workers or make them rely further on job automation technology. Amendment 2, like Andrew Gillum, is just another one of John Morgan’s bad ideas. Continue reading →

Southwest Florida Water Management District:

A total of more than $8.3 million for projects in Marion County that will help protect Rainbow Springs, including Burkitt Road Septic to Sewer, Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Oak Bend I-75 Water Quality Improvement and the 180th Avenue Package Plant Abatement.

Is National News Giving Fair Coverage?

By TomL

Antonio West was the child who was shot and killed by two teens, who were attempting to rob his mother, his mother was also shot. Antonio’s murder and his mother wounding made the news for maybe a day, and then disappeared.

A Grand Jury from Brunswick, Georgia ruled the teens who murdered Antonio will not face the death penalty… it was Antonio who got the death penalty from his killers instead, because his mother didn’t have the money they demanded. They shot him in the face!

Murders from June 1 thru July 10 

7/10- Brittany Simpson, white

7/6- Sarah Goode, white

7/6- Jeffrey Westerfield, white

7/5- Perry Renn, white male

7/3- Laurey Kennedy, white

7/3 Eric Mollet, white

7/2 Rupert Anderson, white

7/2 Jennifer Kingeter, white

6/30 Jim Brennan, white

6/29 Paul Shephard, white

6/27 Shirley Barone, white

6/27 Penelope Spencer, white

6/27 Inga Evans, white

6/26 Jake Rameau, white

6/25 Gina Burger, white

6/24 Nathan Dasher, white

6/22 Jonathan Price, white male,

6/20 John Whitmore, white

6/18 John Yingling,white

6/17 Allyn Reeves, white

6/15 Michael Beaver, white

6/11 Angela Cook, white

6/11 Nathan Hall, white

6/7 Harry Briggs, white

6/5 Laura Bachman, white

6/2 Robert Mohler, white

6/1 William Headley, white

No national news! Why did I print this you figure it out. Just be aware and beware!

GOOGLE FACT CHECKED!

Are you new to the Sunshine State or just curious to know more about Florida’s water? Watch this video to learn a few tips about conserving water.

Rooting caused by feral hogs can disrupt our natural systems and change the vegetative structure of wetland systems. Watch this video to learn more.

Staff are replacing non-native plants in this ground cover restoration project. To learn about the importance of restoring this area, watch this video.