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Want to see tonight's rare black moon in Florida? Here's what you should know.
Yahoo News
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A rare black moon will happen tonight Aug. 22-23. Don't worry too much if you miss it, although it won't happen again for almost three years: A black moon is invisible. There will be a moon-sized dark spot in the sky, though, which makes...
Florida can keep ‘sexual predator’ marking on driver’s licenses, appeals court rules
Florida Politics
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August 18, 2025
Florida can continue branding convicted sexual predators on their driver’s licenses. In a divided ruling, the 5th District Court of Appeal has upheld the constitutionality of requiring state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to have “SEXUAL...
Florida GOP Pulls 'Deport Depot' Merch After Home Depot Objection
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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Florida GOP Pulls 'Deport Depot' Merch After Home Depot Objection The Florida Republican Party is backtracking after launching controversial "Deport Depot" merchandise that mimicked the Home Depot logo, sparking backlash and a takedown request...
Sanibel's CROW facility treats wildlife species from across SW Florida
Naples Daily News - Florida
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CROW, a wildlife hospital on Sanibel Island, Florida, is rebuilding its sea turtle complex destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The Harkey Sea Turtle Complex, the only facility of its kind between Sarasota and the Keys, will cost nearly $3 million to...
Checkers & Rally’s Transitions to New Franchise Leadership at Three South Florida Locations
QSR Magazine
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August 21, 2025
Checkers & Rally’s, the nation’s leading double drive-thru quick-service restaurant, has announced the transfer of ownership of three stores in the South Florida area to seasoned restaurant franchisees, Dannie and Genese Augustin. The three...
Brentwood Golf Course becomes the 50th facility added to the Florida Historic Golf Trail
Yahoo Sports
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The Brentwood Golf Course on Jacksonville's Northside has become the 50th facility added to the Florida Historic Golf Trail, joining the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Ocean Course from the First Coast. The designation for the course, which is also home...
Catch 'The Lure of Florida Fishing' exhibit at Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 22, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — There's a great fish tale being told at the Tampa Bay History Museum in downtown Tampa. A brand-new exhibit, "The Lure of Florida Fishing," spans more than a century and is all about big catches and big marketing, a playful visual of...
$700,000 Revenue, Well Established General Dental Practice Business Opportunity in Orlando, Florida
DOTmed
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State: Florida Asking Price: $700,000 Revenue: $700,000 Category: Dental Listing ID: FLDT1J Company Overview PRIME exits and American Healthcare Capital are proud to be the exclusive representative of a 20-year-old, well-established general and...
Ranking the Top 25 Florida football players in last 25 years: A tough list to crack
Yahoo Sports
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It's been a captivating first quarter of the century for Florida football, filled with the highs of winning national championships and the lows of losing to Georgia Southern. Through those 25 years, the Florida Gators have developed their share of...
Prepaid and Rejected: Rethinking Meal Memberships at FGCU
Eagle News - Florida
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August 28, 2025
FGCU Dining Services plays a vital role in the student experience. From providing daily meals to accommodating some dietary needs, they work hard to keep campus life running smoothly. However, as students, we also recognize the significant...
Digital Ad Tax Raises Red Flags For Broadcasters Eyeing Revenue Shifts.
Inside Radio - Tennessee
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As more radio stations rely on digital advertising sales beyond just streaming audio spots, the threat of digital ad taxes continues to loom. The next state to put one into place is Washington, where effective Oct. 1 the retail sales tax will...
Florida Nonprofits Hope Hotline Connects Immigrant Detainees, Families
Miami New Times - Florida
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The Florida Immigrant Coalition has launched a new billboard on Interstate 95 and 7th Street accusing authorities of illegally detaining more than 1,000 people at Alligator Alcatraz, the troubled South Florida detention facility. The nonprofit is...
Florida among six states approved to restrict SNAP purchases on junk food
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 18, 2025
Earlier this month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that six additional states have been granted waivers allowing them to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used on...
ARE ICE, TARIFFS & IMPORTS THREATENING FLORIDA KEYS LOBSTER INDUSTRY?
Keys Weekly - Florida
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August 21, 2025
By Alex Rickert and Jim McCarthy In the Florida Keys, immigration enforcement and changing international markets are draining the lifeblood of the island chain’s lobster industry. And locals are sounding the alarm. For more than four decades,...
SpaceX rocket launches mysterious X-37B space plane from Kennedy Space Center in Florida
Yahoo News
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried the X-37B Space Force space plane to orbit again – the mysterious uncrewed vehicle seeing its eighth mission. The mission, known as USSF-36, launched at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, August 21 from NASA's Kennedy Space...
Florida beekeepers thriving, thanks to business accelerator
Okeechobee News - Florida
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By Meredith Bauer UF/IFAS Left to right: Jamie Ellis, Andra Johnson and Amy Vu at the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory. [Photo by Cat Wofford, UF/IFAS] Today is National Honey Bee Day. Beekeepers are celebrating the buzzing...
2025 MBA To Watch: Alejandro Waterhouse, University of Florida (Warrington)
Poets&Quants - California
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August 22, 2025
“I am a passionate person who always fought for his dreams against all odds.” Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina Fun fact about yourself: I played rugby for 10 years. It is the second most popular sport in my home country! Undergraduate School and...
US suspends truck driver visas after fatal Florida crash unvolving undocumented driver
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 22, 2025
The United States has stopped issuing visas for commercial truck drivers following a deadly crash in South Florida earlier this month. - Advertisement - Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move Thursday, saying the freeze takes effect...
From fields to social media feeds: Virtual conference helps rural ag producers harness digital marketing tools
UF/IFAS
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August 21, 2025
Across industries, business success increasingly relies on savvy digital marketing. Owners of small businesses, however, don’t always have the training or resources to effectively leverage online platforms. An upcoming virtual conference,...
Tourism in Florida is up, but -- O Canada! -- that country's numbers have dropped
WGCU - Florida
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August 20, 2025
TALLAHASSEE -- U.S. travelers continue to bolster Florida's tourism industry, while the state hopes to make up for a decline in Canadian visitors by drawing people from other countries. Visit Florida on Tuesday estimated 34.435 million people...