Quantcast

West Florida News

Saturday, November 16, 2024

West Florida News Reports News

Medium s9ehqrazcwi7po3nfp2wnfi9afog

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veteran History Project Interview Featuring U.S. Navy Veteran Don Wilson

By West Florida News | Apr 2, 2024

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has unveiled a new installment in the Veterans History Project Series, highlighting the military service of veterans from Florida’s 17th District. The latest interview showcases the experiences of United States Navy veteran Don Wilson.In response to Wilson's interview, Congressman Steube expressed gratitude, stating, “Florida’s 17th district is grateful to have another American hero share their story of military service. Mr. Wilson’s testimony is a valuable example of patriotism for younger generations to follow.”Reflecting on...

010c0350 9694 4b12 bf37 1e95217e6425

Which former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By West Florida News | Mar 31, 2024

This former West Florida News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

Medium qjor7q6aba3j2gn1lh89sh3yxtfn

Sarasota County cities: 8 companies received FDA inspections in 2023

By West Florida News | Mar 30, 2024

There were eight companies in cities associated with Sarasota County that received eight FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Medium tim mossholder grlgtekn5s unsplash

West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | Mar 30, 2024

The following parishes in the West Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Medium ishuwpt6uyanzpnvvfpnzrwi0yoq

1 company in a city within DeSoto County received one inspection in 2023

By West Florida News | Mar 29, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with DeSoto County that received an FDA inspection in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Medium ronjarmin1800x2250editado

Census Bureau: 85.7% of people in Sarasota County were old enough to vote in 2021

By West Florida News | Mar 29, 2024

Of the 429,336 citizens living in Sarasota County in 2021, 85.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 367,897 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Medium guy3yrvoyjza3x92utpmthz4c774

How many companies in cities in Charlotte County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By West Florida News | Mar 28, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Charlotte County that received two FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

School District of DeSoto County Education: 31 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By West Florida News | Mar 28, 2024

In School District of DeSoto County, 0.7% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

School District of DeSoto County Education: 2,302 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By West Florida News | Mar 27, 2024

Hispanic students made up 50.2% of the School District of DeSoto County's student body in the 2022-23 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 11.4% of School District of DeSoto County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By West Florida News | Mar 26, 2024

In School District of DeSoto County, 11.4% of students identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.

Medium s9ehqrazcwi7po3nfp2wnfi9afog

Steube and Armistead Advocate for Safeguarding Women’s Sports

By West Florida News | Mar 26, 2024

WASHINGTON— U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Lainey Armistead, former team captain for the West Virginia State University women’s soccer team, have collaborated on an opinion piece emphasizing the importance of safeguarding women's sports from unfair competition. The piece, published in Fox News, delves into the complexities surrounding men competing in women's sports and the necessity to uphold principles of fair play and safety.The authors highlight the evolution of attitudes towards women's sports, noting that statements like "Women’s sports is strictly for...

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.6% of School District of DeSoto County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By West Florida News | Mar 25, 2024

Multiracial students made up 2.6% of the School District of DeSoto County's student body in the 2022-23 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

More white students enrolled in School District of DeSoto County in 2022-23 school year

By West Florida News | Mar 24, 2024

In School District of DeSoto County, 34.9% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

7304d1bb b66b 4afc a311 619f30fe7cb5

Emani Jefferson, former North Port High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By West Florida News | Mar 24, 2024

The game took place in Bloomington, Indiana.

010c0350 9694 4b12 bf37 1e95217e6425

Which former West Florida News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By West Florida News | Mar 24, 2024

This former West Florida News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

More Asian students enrolled in Charlotte County School District in 2022-23 school year

By West Florida News | Mar 23, 2024

Asian students made up 1.6% of the Charlotte County School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

Medium joshua eckstein sre2j0jr9p0 unsplash

West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the West Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

C3761e20 7a74 4b59 a08c 4ba6086dfa73

Tre Carroll, former Charlotte High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By West Florida News | Mar 23, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 8 seed.

Medium deborahstempowski1500x1875editado

Census Bureau: 87.9% of people in Charlotte County were old enough to vote in 2021

By West Florida News | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 184,837 citizens living in Charlotte County in 2021, 87.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 162,524 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Medium commissioner of education manny diaz jr 2023

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Charlotte County School District in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | Mar 22, 2024

In Charlotte County School District, 17.4% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.