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Florida lawmakers save state parks from golf, then yank away funding for preserving land
The Bradenton Times - Florida
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by Craig Pittman Hey kids, here’s a civics lesson for you. The Florida Senate and House of Representatives—or as they’re sometimes called, “Dumb and Dumber”—make a lot of headlines by passing dopey laws, but that’s not their real job. Deleting...
Florida speeds up I-4 road projects with $1.7 billion boost
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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Florida is taking additional steps to speed up congestion relief along the I-4 tourist corridor. Lawmakers recently voted to expedite the construction of two express lanes on I-4’s busiest stretch in Osceola and Polk Counties and a separate road...
Skip Florida And California: This Is The Most Affordable Disney Vacation
The Travel
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June 14, 2025
There is a reason why Disney is the Happiest Place on Earth. Millions of people visit Disney's parks across the world every year. However, planning a family vacation or even a day trip to a Disneyland Park in the U.S. can be expensive, especially...
This Georgia island was just named the most underrated travel destination in the U.S.
The Manual - Oregon
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June 14, 2025
Looking for a beach getaway without the crowds? U.S. News & World Report has just named St. Simons Island, Georgia, the most underrated travel destination in the country. As part of its annual Best Vacations rankings, the outlet evaluated more...
‘Cultivating effective citizens’: Florida State’s novel civics program
WorldNetDaily
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June 14, 2025
“Liberty is the lifeblood of America, but it flourishes only when citizens understand the ideas that sustain it,” says Ryan Owens, the director of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. The problem according to Owens...
Stranger who viciously killed sleeping Florida teen lived in 'horror movie' apartment, landlord says - as cops admit they are bewildered over random slaying
Daily Mail
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June 14, 2025
A stranger who killed a sleeping teenage boy in Florida lived in an apartment reminiscent of a horror movie as his former landlord said he always had an off feeling about him. Kyrill Kehl, 26, killed Dominic Ferrell, 17, in his 34th floor...
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into Club World Cup opener as global spotlight lands on South Florida’s ambitious MLS project
TDPel Media
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June 14, 2025
When Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the football world didn’t just notice—it zoomed in. From Hollywood stars to local die-hard fans, everyone’s watching what David Beckham’s MLS creation has become. Now, that spotlight’s getting even brighter as...
Here are all the tax cuts included in the Florida Legislature’s budget this year
Florida Politics
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June 14, 2025
On the 102 days of negotiations about what taxes in Florida to slash, legislative leaders unveiled almost its tax package for the coming fiscal year. Nearly $1.3 billion in savings were included, some with revenue costs in the hundreds of millions...
Peter Doocy Reveals If He’d Follow Dad Steve After His Move to Florida
Us Weekly
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June 14, 2025
Growing up, Peter Doocy remembers starting each and every morning by watching his dad, Steve Doocy, on TV. But in May, Steve, 68, announced he was leaving Fox News’ curvy couch in New York City to move to Florida, where he would cohost Fox &...
FLORIDA KEYS FACE IMMIGRATION ANXIETY
Keys Weekly - Florida
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June 14, 2025
By Mandy Miles and Jim McCarthy Confusion, rumor, outrage and alarm have permeated online comments and real-life conversations in the Florida Keys. “What is going on? Is this really happening?” The questions are constant, but the answers are...
Are ICE immigration agents targeting the FIFA Club World Cup games? Why a South Florida official finds that 'troubling.'
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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A CBP agent's presence at a FIFA Club World Cup event caused concern and prompted a statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Mayor Levine Cava expressed concern, emphasizing the importance of making all community members feel...
FLORIDA: Jacksonville Mayor Thwarts Enforcement of Immigration Laws
[your]NEWS
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June 14, 2025
Florida leads the nation in assisting with President Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown, but Jacksonville’s Democratic Mayor resists. On March 25, 2025, Jacksonville became the first city in the United States to enact a local immigration bill...
Florida's Cutest Island With An Adorable Name Is A "Mini Bahamas"
The Travel
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June 14, 2025
Its name is one that you'll always hear moms and dads call their babies — a pocket-sized beachscape for nature and beach lovers just off the coast of West Palm Beach. It's like a "mini Bahamas," where the crystal-clear waters, sandy shores, and...
Florida’s long-awaited budget cuts spending, saves money for future downturns
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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TALLAHASSEE — After weeks of infighting and stalled negotiations, Florida’s legislative leaders released a slimmed-down budget for the next fiscal year on Friday. The $115.1 billion spending plan is supposed to limit what lawmakers say has been a...
NASCAR has travel trouble on the way to Mexico City
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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June 14, 2025
MEXICO CITY — Trackhouse Racing driver Shane Van Gisbergen was buckled into his seat, ready to head to Mexico City for NASCAR's first international Cup Series race of the modern era when a loud "BOOM!" suddenly forced the pilot to abort takeoff....
Kangaroo on the loose in Florida city highlights problems with exotic pets
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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The stunning sight of a kangaroo hopping down a busy St. Cloud road made headlines last month and, for the animal sanctuary that took in the wayward marsupial, provided another reminder that ordinary people owning exotic animals is not always easy...
After Stark Warning From DeSantis, Let's See How Florida Protestors Blocking The Road Treated A Green Light
OutKick - Tennessee
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June 14, 2025
Another win for Ron DeSantis! PublishedJune 14, 2025 10:01 AM EDT•UpdatedJune 14, 2025 10:01 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Happy No Kings Day to all who celebrate! And that's mostly the lunatic Dems, who organized this dumb protest. The...
Florida sheriff fires off blunt message to violent anti-Trump protesters: 'We will kill you graveyard dead'
Fox News
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June 14, 2025
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a warning to protesters planning on attacking law enforcement ahead of nationwide "No Kings Protests" on June 12, 2025. (Credit: Brevard County Sheriff's Office)...
Kangaroo hopping around Florida road highlights problems with exotic pets
The Columbian - Washington State
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The stunning sight of a kangaroo hopping down a busy St. Cloud road made headlines last month and, for the animal sanctuary that took in the wayward marsupial, provided another reminder that ordinary people owning exotic animals is...
Averitt elevates Justin Burkett to vice president of sales for Florida, Puerto Rico
The Trucker
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June 13, 2025
post Home > Business > Averitt elevates Justin Burkett to vice president of sales for Florida, Puerto Rico Reading Time: < 1 minute COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt is announcing the promotion of Justin Burkett to regional vice president of sales for...