April 23, 2024

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| 12/11/2017

› Rizzo named new chair of Florida Democrat party
The head of the Palm Beach Democratic Party has been elected as leader of the state party, less than a month after the former chairman resigned. Terrie Rizzo was elected as the new chair of the party a special meeting of the group on Saturday in Orlando.

› Two Florida synagogues sue FEMA over hurricane disaster aid
Two Florida synagogues are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for being denied disaster-relief grants in the wake of Hurricane Irma because they are houses of worship.

› Puerto Rico evacuees still arriving in Orlando to build a new life
Months after the storm, a wave of suffering, desperation and hope continues to wash through two state-operated welcome centers in Florida, where the newest Florida residents can get help with housing, health needs, school enrollment, employment, driver’s licenses and federal aid.

› Visit St. Pete/Clearwater makes Orlando tourists a top target
In a decision driven by some major data crunching, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater next year will focus its tourism advertising on three target markets: Orlando, New York City and its Tampa Bay home.

 

 

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