Amid public school test scores that are plummeting across the board and schools too often being used more for indoctrination than useful education, Florida becomes the first state to adopt the Phoenix Declaration to combat this trend.
The 31st case of flesh eating bacteria in humans was reported in Florida this week. It’s rare in our part of Florida, but useful to know where it’s common if you travel around the state.
Two of Florida’s top 10 dive bars are within easy driving distance of Indian River County. The dive bars earn their way onto this list by being more than just a watering hole. Some personality is required.
There are several nursing homes in Florida that rank amongst the best in the nation. If you or someone you love is looking at nursing home options, this is a good list to check out.
The American Farmland Trust is sounding an alarm about the continued urban sprawl and it’s effect on our local farmland. Despite the best efforts of the NIMBYs (not in my back yard) and the PANDAs (people against new development anywhere), the construction keeps creeping forward.
Indian River County is buying 20 acres of land for about $6 million. The purchase price is oddly higher than the highest appraisal that was done for it. Why do you think that happened?
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