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Articles from the June 23, 2024 edition


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  • Here Comes the Sahara Desert

    Tom Lemons, June 24, 2024|Updated Jun 24, 2024

    FLORIDA – The Sarah Desert is headed to Florida over the next week. In an event that meteorologists say is nothing new, westerly winds carry over 180 tons of dust across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Gulf of Mexico each year. Experts say most of the dust remains aloft between 5,000 and 15,000 feet and has both positive and negative effects on Florida. Positives: • Can weaken tropical systems and lower activity because the dry Saharan air layer contains 50% lower hum...

  • Multiple Gender Options Removed from Student Website Following Complaint

    Tom Lemons, June 24, 2024|Updated Jun 24, 2024

    HERNANDO – A glitch in the system is what sources say allowed the Hernando County School District's student enrollment website to show multiple gender options. A parent complained and the problem went away. On Friday, R News received a screenshot of the Winding Waters K-8 Skyward Information System showing a drop-down list that allowed students to choose between Agender (no gender at all), Cis gender, Female, Male, Non-Binary, Pan gender, or unreported. The parent who sent the...

  • Is Sheriff Nienhuis Using Identity Politics to Pander Black and Christian Voters?

    Tom Lemons, June 23, 2024|Updated Jun 24, 2024

    HERNANDO – Politicians use various tactics to earn the trust of voters during an election year. A Republican candidate might make promises to their base that reflect traditional conservative values, like lowering taxes and reducing the size of government. A Democrat might build their platform on important liberal issues, like protecting abortion rights and stiffening laws on gun control. Whether or not they keep their promises is irrelevant because it's the vote that c...