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Video: ‘Illegal immigrant’, say Trump officials after Indian man’s wrong U-turn kills 3 in US
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
A tragic accident on Florida’s Turnpike on Saturday claimed lives of three people after a semi-truck made an illegal U-turn, causing a devastating collision with a passenger van. The crash occurred near mile marker 170 in St. Lucie County when a...
A young Florida couple had a whirlwind romance. Then she was murdered.
USA Today
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Randy White was protective of his beautiful young wife. When the couple met for lunch at their Florida home on June 14, 1982, he insisted on following her back to work in his car despite the inconvenience. He watched her unlock the door and wave...
Kerry Katona slams Brooklyn Beckham's 'despicable' vow renewal ceremony
PerthNow
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August 18, 2025
Kerry Katona has branded Brooklyn Beckham "despicable" for renewing his wedding vows without his parents. Brooklyn - eldest son of Victoria and David Beckham - married actress Nicola Peltz in a glitzy ceremony in Florida in 2022 with his family in...
Businesses cite licensing, permitting delays as they exit Lauderdale Lakes for friendlier cities
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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Delays in licensing and permitting are driving some small businesses out of Lauderdale Lakes, according to property managers and tenants who said they have waited months or even years for city approval. "I haven't got my license yet," said Neil...
Florida's Senate president says 'everybody breathe' about property taxes
WFSU Public Media - Florida
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August 13, 2025
Speaking to a hometown crowd, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, tried to ease concerns about the effects of potential property-tax cuts — particularly the effects on financially strapped rural communities. "When it comes to property...
WalletHub analysis: Florida is sixth-best state to live in
Florida Politics
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August 15, 2025
When it comes to the best states to live in, a new WalletHub analysis places Florida just outside the top 5. WalletHub, a personal finance management company, looked at all 50 states and compared dozens of factors to determine the list. Those...
Florida makes 7-OH kratom a Schedule 1 drug, essentially banning it
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Florida has declared 7-OH, a concentrated kratom byproduct, illegal due to its high potential for abuse and lack of accepted medical use. An emergency rule classifies 7-OH as a Schedule 1 drug, similar to meth and fentanyl, effective immediately....
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.15.25
Florida Politics
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August 15, 2025
Good Friday morning. It may not feel like it, but it has been more than two months since John Thrasher — decorated U.S. Army veteran, towering figure in Florida politics, and 15th president of FSU — died at the age of 81. Whether during his time...
Impact Weather: Heat index reaching triple digits in Central Florida
WESH 2 - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Impact Weather: Heat index reaching triple digits in Central Florida YES, PLEASE. RIGHT. ALL RIGHT. TOP WEATHER STORIES WE’RE TRACKING. FIRST OFF, HEAT ADVISORIES ONCE AGAIN TODAY. AND WE WILL HAVE ONCE AGAIN TOMORROW. SO IMPACT WEATHER FOR BOTH...
Florida Officials Embrace Medieval Black Bear Hunt With Open Arms
Miami New Times - Florida
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday in favor of reviving controversial black bear hunting and approved rules for future hunts, including dog-hunting teams, baiting, and archery. This will be the first...
Travellers brace for another day of cancellations amid Air Canada flight attendants' strike
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 17, 2025
Thousands of Air Canada flyers are facing another day of travel disruption on Monday, after striking Air Canada flight attendants defied a federal back-to-work order and abruptly halted the airline's plans to resume operations. It comes after...
Two remote Great Lakes islands called some of the most underrated spots in U.S.
MLive - Michigan
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August 18, 2025
The Great Lakes is filled with around 35,000 islands with 420 of those named. However, not every island in the Great Lakes is accessible. Two of them have just been named among the top 11 most underrated islands in the country on a list from CNN...
BMW Championship draws crowds, economic boost to Baltimore area
WBAL - Maryland
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August 15, 2025
The BMW Championship returns to Baltimore County for the first time in four years, bringing with it thousands of spectators. The BMW Championship is drawing thousands of spectators as the top 50 golfers in the world compete in the PGA Tour FedEx...
What's Happening: Davidson County dental implant lab celebrates move to Midway, plans to expand
The Dispatch - North Carolina
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Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: A growing business specializing in making crowns, implants and bridge work for dentists across the state and beyond celebrates moving to a new location; and an industrial site sells for over $6 million....
Florida’s CHOICE Act: Offering Unprecedented, New Tools to Employers to Prevent Unfair Competition
JD Supra - California
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August 13, 2025
As of its July 3, 2025 effective date, the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (“CHOICE”) Act dramatically overhauled Florida’s restrictive covenant framework. While many states have passed, or are...
Winter Haven's outdoor dining expansion is a success for business owners
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Downtown Winter Haven is home to many restaurants that have embraced outdoor dining. The Sidewalk Cafe Project started due to COVID-19, but it's been so successful that it's staying and expanding. Raymond Sykes is the owner of Ave Bar, Bistro...
Florida Growth Surges: Jobs, GDP, Investment On The Rise
Business Facilities
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August 12, 2025
(Credit: Port Miami) As of June 2025, Florida’s unemployment rate was 3.7% and had been lower than the national rate for 56 consecutive months. Florida’s private sector job growth rate had exceeded the national rate for 49 of the last 51 months...
JetBlue Expands Network With New Florida, Latin America & Caribbean Routes
Simple Flying
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August 15, 2025
JetBlue Airways has announced a new wave of expansion in three core markets for the carrier: Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These consist of new routes along with some returning destinations. Some of the highlights include JetBlue's...
The future of NIL at Florida Tech
The Florida Tech Crimson
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Name, image, likeliness, this is what brands an athlete. Students can make money off their sport for the first time in college athlete history. Florida Tech has adopted NIL, allowing its student-athletes to make a name for themselves. NIL is a...
Florida Blue Foundation celebrates 25 years of transforming lives and strengthening communities across Florida
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 13, 2025
For 25 years, the Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and one of the largest foundations in Florida, has been dedicated to creating healthier communities for people across the state – especially for those in...