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Articles from the August 8, 2022 edition


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  • DeSantis Reveals New Program that Encourages Veterans to Become Teachers

    Tom Lemons|Updated Sep 5, 2022

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the launch of a new webpage to help recruit qualified military veterans to join schools across the state. On August 17th, the State Board of Education will consider a rule to formally implement a program for veterans to receive a five-year temporary education certificate while they finish their bachelor's degree, provided they meet certain criteria. This rule implements SB 896, which Governor DeSantis signed earlier...

  • Toddler Found Unresponsive in Swimming Pool

    Tom Lemons|Updated Sep 5, 2022

    SPRING HILL - Fire Rescue is on the scene of a drowning at a residence on Franconia Ave, involving a 4-year-old child. CPR is in progress and the child will be airlifted to a trauma center for treatment. There are no further details at this time....

  • Toddler Found Wandering in Busy Parking Lot Near US-19

    Tom Lemons|Updated Aug 16, 2022

    SPRING HILL – A possible tragedy was averted this morning, thanks to the quick actions of a Spring Hill man who noticed a toddler wandering dangerously close to US-19. Joseph Dono was in the drive-thru at Dunkin Donuts, located in front of the Target Department Store on US-19, when he noticed a young child running through the parking lot. Dono says, "I jumped out of my vehicle and ran over and grabbed the child before he could get hit by a car." In shock, Dono yelled, "...