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Florida Man Trades Ferrari F40 for Ineos Grenadier and $2.4M
The Drive
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August 15, 2025
While I’ve never been to one, I can imagine that a salesperson at an Ineos showroom isn’t the busiest salesperson in the world. As a result, the sales rep who recently took in a Ferrari F40 on trade for an Ineos Grenadier probably saw the iconic...
Florida congressman talks immigration, Israel trip, Medicaid cuts
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Rep. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican, addressed the Volusia County Tiger Bay Club in Daytona Beach despite protests outside. Fine defended President Donald Trump's immigration policies and spending bill, citing the high cost of illegal...
Florida to open ‘Deportation Depot’ at shuttered prison weeks after launching ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility
Fox News
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August 15, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is opening a second immigration detention facility dubbed "Deportation Depot" at a state prison (Credit: WTVT) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! From "Alligator Alcatraz" to a new "Deportation...
Atlanta Fed President Bostic visits Red Bay for worksite tours, visits with business leaders
The Red Bay News - Alabama
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic, right, shares a lighthearted moment with moderator, Dr. Timmy James, during a forum for business and community leaders at the Weatherford Center in Red Bay, Ala., on Wednesday, Aug. 13,...
Florida troopers respond to semi-truck crash with injuries on I-75
Fox 4 - Florida
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August 15, 2025
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Drivers crossing Alligator Alley on Friday will want to take note of a crash causing slowdowns. Florida Highway State Troopers are investigating the reported two vehicle / semi-truck crash with injuries on Northbound Interstate...
NBA Exec Drops Major Update on Potential Chicago Bulls Trade
Newsweek
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August 15, 2025
The Chicago Bulls already traded one of their top scorers last season when they sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings at the deadline. Could they move another one of their high-octane guards before the start of the 2025-26 campaign? Coby White...
CBRE Arranges Sale of 304-Unit Multifamily Community in St. Petersburg, Florida
REBusinessOnline
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August 15, 2025
42ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Carillon Bay Apartments, a 304-unit, value-add multifamily complex located in St. Petersburg within the Gateway Business District. A Texas-based firm purchased the property for $37 million,...
3 Meeting Planners Share Their Top Florida Incentive Programs
Meetings Today
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Incentive groups are loyal to the sandy shores and sunny skies of Florida. The destination’s appeal may start with its warm weather, but it has other draws including accessibility, nearly half a million hotel rooms, world-renowned theme parks,...
Aaron Bean launches Northeast Florida tour highlighting impact of recent federal legislation
NE Florida News
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August 14, 2025
U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean, who represents Florida’s 4th district, has announced a two-week tour across Northeast Florida to highlight the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The tour is scheduled to begin on August 18 and will include visits...
A debut crime thriller explores brotherhood and betrayal in 'Florida Palms'
WUSF - Florida
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August 15, 2025
It’s 2009, the height of the Great Recession and two friends in central Florida are fresh out of high school. With the economy in the dumps and options limited, teenagers Eddy and Cueball join a drug-running operation. That's the storyline of...
Automotive Properties buys 7 auto businesses, ups distributions
Real Estate News Exchange (RENX)
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Automotive Properties REIT (APR-UN-T) is acquiring seven automotive dealership and collision centre properties, in Greater Montreal and in Orlando, Fla., for a total of $93.5 million, the trust announced today in its Q2 financial report. Six of...
Congratulations Boyles Tree Farm: 2025 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
UF/IFAS
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August 15, 2025
By Joe Boyles, Boyles Tree Farm; Brian Cobble, Florida Forest Service; and Chris Demers, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences All photos courtesy of Boyles Tree Farm Joe Boyles and grandson, Ian, in a new longleaf pine...
Heat trade Haywood Highsmith to Nets, swap 2nd round picks
Local 10 - Florida
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August 15, 2025
MIAMI — The Miami Heat have traded forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a protected 2026 second-round pick, the team announced Friday. Highsmith, 28, signed with Miami in 2021 and played...
Gov. DeSantis has approved plans for 'Deportation Depot' in north Florida
WFSU Public Media - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility dubbed "Deportation Depot" at a state prison in north Florida, as a federal judge decides the fate of the state's holding center for...
Avelo Airlines Adds Budget-Friendly Flights from Florida to North Carolina and Beyond Starting at $57
Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina
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August 15, 2025
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — Travelers looking for affordable ways to reach North Carolina now have new options thanks to Avelo Airlines, which just announced expanded routes connecting Florida with key destinations in the Southeast and Northeast. The...
Playboy reveals plans to move HQ from California to Miami to shed itself of ‘anti-business’ regulations
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Game on: Fall intramurals are back at Florida Tech
The Florida Tech Crimson
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With the fall semester back in full swing, intramural sports are making a comeback. Looking to make new friends or find ways to stay active this semester? Fall intramurals are a perfect opportunity to get involved on campus. The Intramural Office...
Florida to open 2nd detention spot
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 15, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility dubbed "Deportation Depot" at a state prison as a federal judge decides the fate of the state's holding center...
Extreme Florida heat increasingly dangerous for maternal, infant health
WLRN - Florida
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August 15, 2025
This story was produced through a collaboration between The Tributary and Climate Central. Kelly Googe has a lot of stories from her 32 years as a doula coaching women through their pregnancies. But, especially in the summer, she returns to one...
Report: Heat, Nets Pull Off Surprising NBA Late-Offseason Trade
Newsweek
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August 15, 2025
The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets have come together on a surprising trade in the latter weeks of the NBA offseason. ESPN's Shams Charania has reported that the Heat have sent forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round draft pick to the Nets...