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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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
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’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...
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...
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 announces 2nd migrant facility despite another lawsuit over the first one
Straight Arrow News
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, has announced that his state will open a second immigration detention facility. The “Deportation Depot” will join “Alligator Alcatraz,” which is defending against another lawsuit. Deportation Depot The Deportation...
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...
Florida groups concerned about potential end to Affordable Care Act tax credits
WFSU Public Media - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Millette Haas, a Florida resident who is in cancer treatment, is concerned that Affordable Care Act tax credits may be going away. “Those tax credits saved me total $3,000 out-of-pocket I don't have to pay and I'm on a fixed income,” she said....
Florida OnlyFans Star Allegedly Hid Over $5.4 Million In Income, Faces 7 Years In Prison
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Content Creator “Natalie Monroe” Indicted for Tax Evasion OnlyFans content creator Kylie Leia Perez, also known by her stage name, “Natalie Monroe,” is facing charges of tax evasion. Perez, who allegedly earned more than $5.4 million from her...
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 Mandatory E-Verify Law: A Compliance Plan for Covered Employers
JD Supra - California
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August 15, 2025
Employers in Florida need to comply with the state’s stricter employment verification obligations, or they could face serious consequences. Since 2023, private businesses with at least 25 employees have been required to use the federal E-Verify...
Is It Better to Rekey or Change A Lock?
News Blaze
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August 17, 2025
Home security stands as one of the essential responsibilities that come with owning property. Homeowners who recently moved into a new house or lost their keys or encountered security problems will ask the same question: Should I rekey or change...
Florida’s school year begins amid voucher expansion effects
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 15, 2025
This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org. The school year has started for many Florida kids. As...