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Trump will visit a remote immigration detention site in the Florida Everglades
KSAT - Texas
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July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is making a day trip to Florida’s Everglades on Tuesday for a firsthand look at a new immigration detention facility that the White House suggests will be especially secure given that it is “surrounded by...
Florida GOP Drops 'Sick' Alligator Alcatraz Merch to Flood of Backlash: 'Disgusting and Inexcusable'
International Business Times
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June 30, 2025
As Florida officials rush to open a massive migrant detention camp deep in the Everglades, the state's Republican Party premiered a line of branded merchandise celebrating the controversial facility — drawing outrage across social media. The new...
Tiger Sharks Are Now Converging En Masse On The Florida Panhandle
Forbes
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Alex Fogg, Shane Reynolds and Kinga Philipps document a tiger shark beneath Island Pier between Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida. Shane Reynolds The Island Pier juts 1,262 feet out from the sugary, white sands of Florida’s Okaloosa Island,...
Fourth of July celebrations planned throughout central Florida
WFTV - Florida
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June 30, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — Everyone is preparing for a memorable Fourth of July, with celebrations across the region and here in central Florida. These celebrations will feature fireworks, music and community events to mark America’s Independence Day. From...
State budget approved: Many NE Florida projects spared the veto pen, others not so lucky
WJAX - Florida
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June 30, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The $117.4 billion Florida budget was finally approved Monday, less than 24 hours before it was set to take effect. Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $600 million in budget vetoes during the signing ceremony, including...
Red Cross urges hurricane preparedness as new disturbance forms near South Florida
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
As Tropical Storm Barry fizzled out after making landfall in Mexico early Monday, attention is quickly turning to a new weather system forming off Florida’s east coast that could strengthen into a tropical depression or storm later this week. With...
Florida Land Steward Update, June 30, 2025
UF/IFAS
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June 30, 2025
SIGN UP OPEN FOR SEVERAL REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS (RCPP) Sign up by July 31, 2025 Through RCPP, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial assistance to landowners to help implement conservation...
Food, Love & History at O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits
Ponte Verda Recorder - Florida
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By Leigh Cort “I like to make people happy with the food I create!” For nearly two decades Chef Eddie Deleon has been an important member of today’s culinary history in one of the oldest coquina buildings (circa 1790) in St. Augustine at O.C....
Beekeepers in Southwest Florida warn of aggressive honeybee presence
WINK - Florida
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Africanized honeybees, commonly known as killer bees, have made their presence known in Southwest Florida. These bees look almost identical to regular honeybees but are more aggressive and tend to sting in swarms. WINK News reporter Bridget...
Judge denies request for change in $1M bond on woman accused in Greensburg Beverage estate theft
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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June 30, 2025
A 26-year-old Murrysville woman accused of participating in a scheme to defraud her aunt of a $4.4 million estate settlement will remain in the Westmoreland County Prison after she lost her bid Monday to have her $1 million bond reduced. Angela...
Florida families, businesses to get some relief after Gov. Ron DeSantis signs tax savings bill into law
WPTV 5 - Florida
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June 30, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tax savings bill into law on Monday that will provide permanent tax savings on essentials for families and "keep Florida affordable," the Florida Senate said in a news release. House Bill 7031 will permanently eliminate...
2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say; 2 women arrested
FOX 7 Austin - Texas
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a knife – while their caregivers left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office. According to the...
Fouth of July firework displays, parades and event in Southwest Florida
Gulf Coast News - Florida
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June 30, 2025
Fireworks displays and patriotic parades are taking place throughout Southwest Florida for the Fourth of July. Below, you'll find ideas for celebrating the 4th of July to showcase your patriotic spirit and honor America.Lee CountyBonita Springs'...
This State Produces The Most Oranges (And It's Not Florida)
Mashed
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June 30, 2025
Citrus, and more specifically oranges, are the most famous food in Florida. The fruit is so intertwined with the identity of the Sunshine State that the official beverage of Florida is orange juice. So, you might think this corner of the country...
In a Florida Exhibition, Sandy Rodriguez Examines the Hidden Histories of the Gulf of Mexico
Art in America
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June 30, 2025
In the paintings on paper of Los Angeles–based artist and researcher Sandy Rodriguez, each color has a defined function. “Each pigment carries symbolic power,” she recently told ARTnews. “Maya Blue connects us to our ancestors; red ochre records...
Florida sees 9 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024
Sunshine Sentinel - Florida
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June 30, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...
Owner narrowly escapes when Panama City Beach food boat flips
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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The Back Porch BBQ floating food boat capsized in Grand Lagoon during a severe thunderstorm on June 25. The McAdams are now facing the challenge of rebuilding their business, as their equipment is submerged and their boat requires major repairs. A...
Guide: Fourth of July events in Central Florida
WESH 2 - Florida
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June 30, 2025
The Fourth of July is a monumental holiday in American history, and it is a time when people come together and celebrate with fireworks, friends and family. Check out this list of unique and fun things to do this Fourth of July in Central...
Eco-friendly Florida pest control company rescues bees for raw honey
Local 10 - Florida
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June 30, 2025
Ana Angulo and Jean Loui Navarro are passionate about rescuing bees and they are hoping to help change the pest control industry. The master beekeepers know pesticides are impacting the powerful pollinators responsible for about 75% of flowering...
What new Florida laws take effect on July 1?
WINK - Florida
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On July 1, over 100 new laws will take effect throughout Florida. Several laws stand out, and cover stories WINK News has reported in the past. One of the standout bills that has raised some contentions is SB 164, which provides harsher penalties...