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Fairhope man critically injured in Florida crash
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - A 62-year-old Fairhope man is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night in Florida’s Walton County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP said the man was traveling...

Epic Launches, Travel Shifts, and Tradeshow Traffic Shape Orlando’s Summer
(Photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort) As Epic Universe debuts and Orlando retains its top meetings rank, the city navigates tourism changes, federal funding boosts, and a packed June tradeshow slate Orlando enters summer with a mix of...

“You must not be very good”: Florida man roasts Matthew Tkachuk after trade in most Florida way ever
Matthew Tkachuk in action during NHL playoffs (Image via: Getty Images) Imagine dropping 100+ points in the NHL, getting traded in a blockbuster deal, and then being told to your face that you “must not be very good.” That’s exactly what happened...

Rockies All-Star Tagged As Yankees Trade Target By Former MLB Executive
By Hunter Mulholland is a Newsweek contributor based in St. Louis, Missouri. His focus is MLB Content. Hunter has been with Newsweek since April 2025 and previously worked at Fansided and SportsHub STL. He is a graduate of Westminster College...

Florida's grim warning for America's real estate
Zach Janik had all the makings of a Florida lifer. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, he spent most of his adult years in St. Augustine, a small beach town on the state's northeast coast. In 2018, just shy of 30, he purchased a tidy three-bedroom...
It’s too soon for Florida to have another bear hunt | Column
Florida is once again barreling forward with a proposed black bear hunt that would start this year and continue for years to come. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission owes it to the people of our state to allow our voices to be...

Mom Hint: Summer Fun and Travel
The countdown to summer is on! Lifestyle and parenting expert, Sherri French, shared ideas to help make the most of the season at home or while traveling: Stay hydrated Betty Booze 4-Pack - $11.99 What better way to make sure summer 2025 is epic...

Allstar Coaches Rolls Into the Northeast with New State-of-the-Art Pennsylvania RV Rental and Travel Center
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA, May 21, 2025 — In response to growing demand for luxury motorhome vacations across the Northeast, Allstar Coaches, the nation’s premier provider of Florida RV rentals, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new...

Canadians go elbows up on U.S. travel, opting for these destinations instead
Open this photo in gallery:Travel by Canadians to destinations such as Japan increased by nearly 30 per cent year-over-year.PHILIP FONG/AFP/Getty Images For the past three years, Don Armitage and his wife have spent the month of March in Florida...

Genesis Prep: Boxing or business - Bentley Ubert is ready to take a swing at what’s next
When Genesis Prep Academy senior Bentley Ubert was looking for a new hobby during his junior year, he didn’t take up chess or e-gaming. He decided to become a boxer. “My dad showed me six of the Rocky movies,” he said, “and I was really...

It's hurricane season. Florida's power grid needs to be stronger.
Dominic M. Calabro Florida's power grid faces increasing risks from hurricanes, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions. Investing in grid infrastructure is crucial to prevent costly and frequent power outages. Florida needs to prioritize grid...

These two Missouri businesses inspire after disaster, survey says
Two Missouri businesses, J. Huston Tavern and Crown Candy Kitchen, were recognized on MarketBeat.com's list of inspiring business comebacks. Crown Candy Kitchen in St. Louis survived both the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1918 flu pandemic. J. Huston...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.4.25
Good Wednesday morning. Be the first to get news as it happens — Florida Politics gives you the scoop on all things Sunshine State! Get up to speed fast — sign up for the hottest text alerts: Breaking #FlaPol news, budget battle, campaigns,...

Moving to SW Florida - thousands of homes readying. Where, how many?
Some residents oppose the developments, citing concerns about overbuilding, particularly cluster homes on small lots. Several large developments are planned or underway, including Kingston, Verdana Village, and Bellmar, with thousands of proposed...
NATIONAL BRIEFS: US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump's trade wars, OECD says
Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors, and even Elon Musk have doubts President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters, and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the...

Walmart Is Reportedly Terminating Some Staff In Florida As Court Pulls Immigration Protection
The move follows a similar decision by media giant Walt Disney. Walmart is letting go of some store workers in Florida following the Supreme Court's ruling on migrant legal residency, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the...

Connor McDavid's wife Lauren teases opening date for her new luxury Trove Living & Bar Trove business in downtown Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle launched her luxury bar in downtown Edmonton earlier last month with a grand opening party. On Tuesday, she shared the official opening date for her furniture business at the same location....

JetBlue teams up with Brightline to change how you travel across Florida
JetBlue passenger Desiree Salter posted video of her blessing a plane with oil to social media on Feb. 15, and the video has gone viral following recent flight incidents. Credit: @desireesalter /TMX JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced it has teamed...

Will DeSantis Sign Bill Allowing Longer Noncompete Agreements in Florida?
While federal agencies and some states have moved to rein in the reach of noncompete agreements, a Florida bill awaiting the governor’s signature would go in the opposite direction, significantly lengthening the agreements and expanding employers’...

Florida Hometown Title celebrates a decade of deeds
Special to Hendry County News LABELLE — Florida Hometown Title is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of deeds—a milestone that reflects the company’s trusted service, community impact, and nearly 11,000 closings across...