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Cracker Barrel stock plunge is about far more than bad marketing | Opinion
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 26, 2025
When blonde, blue-jean clad Sydney Sweeney recently sent liberals into a tizzy with an American Eagle ad, it was a clue that corporate branding in America is undergoing a massive reboot. Other clues also have emeged. In March, the Steak 'n Shake...
Three South Florida residents killed in Turnpike crash identified
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 25, 2025
Authorities have identified the three South Florida residents killed in the August 12 crash on Florida’s Turnpike as 30-year-old Herby Dufresne of Florida City, 54-year-old Rodrigue Dor of Miami, and 37-year-old Faniloa Joseph of Pompano Beach. -...
FGCU Housing Services Renovates North Lake Village Ahead of School Year
Eagle News - Florida
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August 27, 2025
The time and maintenance required to care for hundreds of housing units are indescribable. Director of Maintenance Operations Ron Dalton and his team have continued the upkeep by providing several upgrades to North Lake Village over the past two...
This Florida neighborhood has been crowned America’s next hot spot for ultra-wealthy homebuyers
New York Post
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August 25, 2025
Port Royal, a secluded corner of Naples, Florida, is fast becoming one of the country’s most exclusive neighborhoods to live — where pastel-toned mansions line man-made peninsulas and sales are setting records on par with Palm Beach and Malibu. In...
2.7M people sign petition of support of illegal truck driver after deadly Florida crash
Toronto Sun
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August 25, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant who is facing three charges of vehicular homicide after he allegedly made an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike while driving a tractor-trailer on Aug. 12. change.org A...
Schemmel Soda Group Joins Douglas Elliman in Florida
RIS Media - Connecticut
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August 25, 2025
Douglas Elliman Inc. has announced The Schemmel Soda Group has joined the firm’s first Sarasota office. Previously with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, the team is led by cofounders Joel Scemmel and Donna Soda and includes agents Sharo...
Jimmy Buffett among five posthumous recipients of Florida Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 25, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, one of the state’s highest honors, to five notable Floridians, including the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. - Advertisement - Buffett (1946–2023), famed for...
Central Florida woman arrested for performing unlicensed dental work and allegedly using krazy glue during procedures
WSVN 7 - Florida
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August 25, 2025
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) —A Central Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly practiced cosmetic dentistry without being licensed and used art supplies during patients procedures. Emely Martinez used social media to advertise the various...
'It's false hope': Florida homeowner can't dispute her lender-based insurance claim
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 25, 2025
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — New Port Richey homeowner Rose Martin emailed Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Nadeen Yanes after she said she was left with no rights to fight her Hurricane Milton claim with the insurance company, forced by her mortgage lender. "Hi, I...
US Tampa Bay Times Public university research delivers big wins for Florida taxpayers | Column
Yahoo News
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Florida has long held the crown as the No. 1 higher education system in America, thanks in large part to the $3 billion per year in groundbreaking research under way at our state universities. Not only does this research — much of it funded by...
Opinion | How a Florida ruling spells doom for Alabama’s book banning efforts
Alabama Political Reporter
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August 25, 2025
After writing a story last week about a federal judge striking down a Florida law that would allow for school libraries to remove books containing “sexual conduct,” I wondered whether I should write an opinion further explaining how it correlates...
Shawn Thornton departs Florida Panthers front office after 11 years with organization
Yahoo Sports
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A longtime member of the Florida Panthers is starting the next chapter of his life. Panthers Chief Revenue Officer Shawn Thornton announced on his Linkedin page that he was departing the organization. Thornton played three seasons for the Panthers...
Poll: Central Florida voters overwhelmingly back TDT
Florida Politics
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August 25, 2025
Central Florida voters strongly support Florida’s Tourist Development Tax program, according to new polling that reinforces earlier statewide results showing broad, bipartisan approval. A survey conducted July 21-25 by Hill Research found that 79%...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.25.25
Florida Politics
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August 25, 2025
Good Monday morning. New polling shows that Central Florida voters overwhelmingly support Florida’s Tourist Development Tax program. According to a survey by Hill Research, Orange County voters back TDTs by a 61-point margin, with 79% in favor and...
Florida, Texas, or Ohio Contest Rules – Week of 8/25/25
LAZER 99.3 & 98.5 - Massachusetts
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August 24, 2025
These are rules for Lazer 99.3 Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace Ticket Giveaway. Listeners can win by being the first caller at 413-526-9932 after cue to call is given to correctly identify which state (Florida, Texas, or Ohio) the story is...
Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work allegedly used superglue on victims' teeth: police
Fox News
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August 24, 2025
Emely Martinez was not licensed to perform dental work, according to authorities. (Credit: WTVT) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida woman was recently arrested after allegedly performing unlicensed dental work in multiple...
Would you eat that? Why Florida recommends not eating invasive python snakes
Yahoo News
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Editor's note: This story originally published in 2024. Python hunter Bayo Hernandez prefers his snake ground up like hamburger meat with ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Another hunter fancies the slithering scourge of the Everglades in a stir fry or...
Florida football among 10 most overhyped programs of past decade
Yahoo Sports
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Until recently, the Florida football program had dealt with one of its deepest nadirs in program history, experiencing a tumultuous decade of ups and downs — with far more downs than ups. Over the course of the past 10 years, the Gators saw three...
Florida football commit Will Griffin passes Tim Tebow in Florida high school record books
Yahoo Sports
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The next big name for Florida football just passed one of the most famous Gators of all time in the record books. Will Griffin, a quarterback at Tampa Jesuit High School and a Florida Gators commit for the 2026 class, has now thrown for more...
Levy County recognized by Florida Festivals and Events Association
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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August 24, 2025
BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County leaders say the county is being recognized for their events and festivals. The Florida Festivals and Events Association gave Levy County awards for event management, marketing and community engagement. They also...