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Tourist hospitalized after terrifying attack at Florida beach: 'Severe lacerations to the upper arm area'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 16, 2025
He was in chest-deep water with a friend. by Simon SageAugust 16, 2025 A French Canadian is recovering from a shark bite in Florida, according to USA Today. What's happening? A tourist in his 40s suffered "severe lacerations to the upper arm...
Get Ready for the Sale of the Year With the 275-Mile Yard Sale in Florida
Only In Your State
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Shoppers unite for the ultimate yard sale in Florida! What is commonly known as Flea Across Florida is an epic, not-to-be-missed 275-mile yard sale in Florida. Truly, it is nothing short of an extravaganza stretching from Live Oak, Florida, all...
21-Year-Old Turns Viral Business into Lavish Disney Family Trip
WebProNews
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August 16, 2025
In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurial success stories, few capture the imagination quite like that of Aaliyah Arnold, a 21-year-old whose viral business triumph enabled a lavish Disney World getaway for her family. What began as a modest...
Sylvester Stallone gives fans a look inside his oceanfront Florida estate
FOX Business
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Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Sylvester Stallone is giving fans an inside look at his Florida home. In a recent interview for the September/October cover of Veranda, Stallone and wife Jennifer Flavin spoke about how they knew they...
Forget robot bunnies - realtor turned real-life Indiana Jones is hunting Florida's most dangerous predators
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
By ZAK BENNET IN EVERGLADES, FLA. FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Beneath the dark canopy of Florida's Everglades with only stars in sight, Daily Mail got an exclusive look at one of Florida's peculiar new tourist attractions: the high–stakes, high–end world of...
Three killed in collision on Florida’s Turnpike after semi-truck Sikh driver makes illegal U-turn, faces racist backlash
Financial Express
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A fatal crash on Florida’s Turnpike claimed the lives of three people after a semi-truck driver made an illegal U-turn at an “Official Use Only” area. The victims, a 30-year-old man driving the minivan, along with his two passengers, a 37-year-old...
Labor Day travel tips: Jeanenne Tornatore shares where to go for a perfect getaway!
CBS Austin - Texas
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As summer winds down, travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore is here to remind us that Labor Day weekend and the mild fall temperatures make it a perfect time for a getaway. Tornatore shared some top destinations and Marriott Hotels to consider during...
Florida Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty in U.S.
West Orlando News - Florida
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August 16, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida earned the #1 spot on the First Liberty Institute’s Religious Liberty in the States Index. The “Religious Liberty in the States Index” is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed comparison of how all 50 states...
President Donald Trump Endorsed in Florida Senate Race
West Orlando News - Florida
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August 16, 2025
President Donald J. Trump endorsed Ashley Moody for her run to return to the U.S. Senate to represent Florida. President Trump said Ashley Moody had his “complete and total endorsement” and emphasized to voters that the Republican Senator will not...
Sellers are increasingly delisting their homes in South Florida. Here’s why.
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 16, 2025
South Florida home sellers are increasingly pulling their houses off the market — frustrated that they’re not finding buyers at their preferred price. And the tricounty region — encompassing Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties — has led...
Eden Christian grad playing college volleyball in Florida offers inspiration to small school players
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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August 16, 2025
By: Ray Fisher Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 11:01 AM SFU athletic communications Eden Christian Academy graduate Elena Arnold was a member of the St. Francis women’s volleyball team as a right-side hitter for three years before transferring to...
Hurricane Erin now catastrophic Category 5 storm, winds at 160 mph. Florida impact?
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Hurricane Erin, the first of the 2025 Atlantic season, strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane with 160 mph winds. The storm is projected to intensify and is moving west-northwest at 17 mph. Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are expected in the...
Florida Department of Commerce reports Florida’s unemployment rate stabilizes
WFTV - Florida
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August 15, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.7% as of July, according to the Florida Department of Commerce. The department reported that 417,000 people were classified as unemployed out of a labor force of nearly 11.2 million....
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Eric Mann’s life of service at the YMCA and impact on Northeast Florida
News4Jax - Florida
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August 15, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Eric Mann, a dedicated leader at the YMCA, is preparing to retire next summer after an impressive 45-year career with the organization. His journey has taken him through multiple cities across the United States, culminating in...
Hey there Delilah, what’s it like in Melbourne, Florida?
The Florida Tech Crimson
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Known best for their 2007 hit, “Hey There Delilah,” the popular alt-rock band Plain White T’s is set to debut at this year's Homecoming Fest. You might also recognize some of their other popular songs like “Rhythm of Love” and “1, 2, 3, 4.”...
Florida’s unemployment rate holds steady in July 2025
WQCS - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Florida’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in July 2025 at 3.7 percent, according to the latest data released today by the Florida Department of Commerce. The seasonally adjusted rate is up 0.3 percentage points compared to the same time last...
Florida boosts funding for farm-to-food bank partnership in response to federal cuts
WUSF - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Florida is investing in a program that will help local farmers and hungry families. This year, lawmakers allocated $38 million toward Farmers Feeding Florida, a new statewide initiative to expand an existing food purchase program between local...
Florida’s jobless rate remains at 3.7 percent in July
WLRN - Florida
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Florida’s jobless rate was unchanged in July at 3.7 percent. South Florida continues to have one of the lowest rates across the state. The Miami-area unemployment rate was 3.4 percent last month. Despite worries about President Donald Trump’s...
Florida Land Steward Update, August 15, 2025
UF/IFAS
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August 15, 2025
Joe Boyles and grandson, Ian, in a new longleaf pine plantation in Suwannee County, courtesy of Boyles Tree Farm. CONGRATULATION BOYLES TREE FARM: 2025 JON GOULD FLORIDA OUTSTANDING TREE FARM OF THE YEAR The Florida Tree Farm Program is excited to...
Florida Tech volleyball flips a switch
The Florida Tech Crimson
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After losing all four games in the first preseason tournament, Florida Tech women’s volleyball team flipped a switch this past weekend at the Rollins Invitational. The Panthers came back four games on top, going undefeated in the tournament. For...