A.G. GancarskiMay 14, 2020
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The current low water mark is Memorial day 2009.
Tag: Memorial Day
A.G. GancarskiMay 14, 2020
Staff ReportsMay 27, 2019
1min182
"...for all fallen heroes of our Armed Forces."
Drew WilsonMay 26, 2019
8min314
Originally called “Decoration Day,” the holiday was borne out of the Civil War.
Ryan NicolMay 26, 2019
3min405
Mucarsel-Powell will again attempt to visit the migrant detention center in Homestead.
Guest AuthorJune 4, 2018
4min300
Hurricane season charged into Florida Friday with one storm already on the books. Subtropical Storm Alberto dampened many Memorial Day festivities but serves as a good reminder that Floridians must be prepared for storms and the damage they may cause. Protecting against storms doesn’t end with stocking up on supplies and shoring up property. It […]
Staff ReportsMay 29, 2018
3min220
Motorists should soon catch a break from rising gas prices, the AAA reported, as oil and gasoline futures prices plunged after Russia and Saudi Arabia expressed interest in raising oil supply. “This news couldn’t come at a better time, as motorists roll into the summer driving season,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “The drop […]
Drew WilsonMay 28, 20189min329
Summertime is here — well, almost. While Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces, the holiday also marks the unofficial start to summer. And for many people, that means it’s time to start thinking about summer vacation. Nearly 42 million Americans are hitting the road for the long weekend […]
Danny McAuliffeMay 26, 2018
5min857
Amid the barbecues and other festivities this holiday weekend, Democrats will be knocking on doors in 23 of the state’s 67 counties and encouraging Floridians to register to vote. Partnering with Florida U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who will face a tough challenge from Republican Gov. Rick Scott in November, the Florida Democratic Party has dubbed the Memorial […]
Peter SchorschMay 26, 2018
37min313
Our expectations of a three-day weekend filled with backyard barbecues and relaxation have been met with the reality of the precocious 2018 Hurricane Season. As of Friday afternoon, it appears the Sunshine State will get a soaking over the holiday, thanks to the untimely formation of now-Subtropical Storm Alberto — six days ahead of the […]
Blake DowlingMay 31, 2017
7min413
I was looking at some pictures of my great uncle on Memorial Day (Captain Alex Hood Dowling), thinking about his sacrifice for our country, as well as those of so many others. Our family watched the PBS Memorial Day special and heard some wonderful and heartbreaking stories of those that made the ultimate sacrifice. It […]