A Clay County mom has filed a petition to terminate the parental rights of her ex-husband after a report says their son, Rylan, died of a drug overdose in January.
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OURFlorida.com provides local governments federal money for rental assistance. Until recently smaller communities like Hernando County, were excluded.
A new assistance program is accepting applications for low-income renters and landlords in Florida who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris announced the launch of the program, “Opportunities for Utilities and Rental Assistance,” or
The U.S. Department of Treasury issued $1.4 billion to support Florida’s effort it’s part of the $25 billion included in the federal government’s 2020
“Low-income families are on the verge of homelessness, and this program will provide a safety net to keep families stable and in their homes,” Harris said in a press release.
A 41-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Saturday after a litany of drugs, syringes and pipes were found in his possession.
Bryce Dennis Oliphant was charged with multiple counts of drug possession and drug paraphernalia. He also had a warrant for smuggling contraband into a detention facility.
Sgt. Nick Whiteman was pumping gas at the Marlin gas station in Islamorada at approximately 11 a.m. when a Nissan sedan parked at the gas pump next to him. Sgt. Whiteman noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the car. He also noticed the female driverâs two children â ages 13 and 14 â where sharing the single front passenger seat. The driver stated she did not have a medical marijuana card. She stated the male in the backseat was smoking marijuana. The male in the backseat, later identified as Oliphant, appeared nervous.