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Cane toads: South Florida pests for nearly a hundred years
Cane toad, also know as the bufo toad, are poisonous to predators and an invasive species in South Florida. [Photo by Sandi Smolker] The...
Space Florida outlines upgrades for Cape Canaveral after record year
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is seen from the roof of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at Cape Canaveral, Florida on Oct. 14, 2024. [Photo by...
'Critical Habitat' protections proposed for Florida manatees
Manatee mother and calf swimming together. [Photo by NOAA] Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical...
Hurricane Helene to hit North Florida as a major hurricane
Garry Sears, 79, prepares his home for flooding on Tuesday in Oldsmar after Hurricane Helene formed Wednesday morning. [Photo by Douglas...
Florida prepares for major hurricane as Helene strengthens
People fill sandbags at Fossil Park in north St. Petersburg on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 ahead of what is expected to be Hurricane Helene....
Local artist showcased on Brightline to promote Palm Beach County
Artist Lisa Kaw looks up at her painting on the Brightline train as part of a collaboration between the Cultural Council for Palm Beach...
Hurricane Debby brings heavy rain to parts of Florida
John Riley, 38, of Riverview, Fl. pictured in front of his flooded home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Riley had to evacuate his home Monday...
Sasse to step down as University of Florida President
Ben Sasse, president of the University of Florida, shares his strategic vision for UF during a meeting with faculty on Aug 25, 2023, at...
South Florida leads State in unemployment
Hiring sign displayed at a store entrance. [Photo by Eric Prouzet] Florida’s unemployment rate held steady in June for a third...
Brightline among Time's 100 most influential companies
Brightline is the only private passenger high-speed rail company in America. Here a train heads south out of West Palm Beach toward its...
‘Freedom Month’ sales tax holiday in July
Florida sales taxes won’t be collected in July on many supplies for boating, fishing and camping and tickets purchased for live music...
New nuclear power eyed in Florida
Incidents such as Three Mile Island have long stymied nuclear projects in the U.S., but the issue has drawn renewed interest in recent...
Buffett to be remembered on Florida roads
The State has honored Jimmy Buffett by designating Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and creating a “Margaritaville”...
Slight uptick for Florida oranges, but citrus woes persist
May showed a slight uptick for Florida oranges from projections but declines for grapefruit and other fruits. [Photo by Max] With one...
Governor signs $116.5 billion budget
Governor DeSantis in Georgia touting Florida's economic successes. [Photo by William Hunton] Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 12 signed a $116.5...
Recreational pot on ballot in Florida
A divided Florida Supreme Court in March approved a November ballot proposal allowing recreational use of marijuana.
Florida sets tourism record
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said May 16 an estimated 40.6 million people traveled to Florida during the first three months of the year.
Florida Office of Ocean Economy coming to FAU
The Office of Ocean Economy will cultivate partnerships and coordinate efforts with state and private universities to promote research.
Florida’s space industry boom creates demand for wharfs
Florida’s aerospace agency says that by 2033 it must nearly double the current footprint of about 2,800 linear feet of wharf space.
Brightline picks downtown Stuart for Treasure Coast station
Brightline announced the selection of Stuart as the location for an intercity passenger rail station.
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