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Florida Eatery Named 'Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant' In The State
WFLA Orlando - Florida
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Every state has that one unassuming spot that locals cherish and the food speaks louder than the decor. With a modest exterior and no-nonsense atmosphere, it's the kind of place you might pass by without a second glance. But step inside, and...
Florida Panthers keep core together for shot at third straight Stanley Cup
The Morning Journal - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Bill Zito looked exhausted July 1. The Florida Panthers’ hockey operations president and general manager was trying to schedule a fishing trip. He was trying to figure out how the next few weeks will work. He needed a nap,...
Young bear spotted on I-4 overpass as sightings surge in Florida
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Kylie Nelson captured video of an unusual scene as she and her son took a morning walk along the shore in Naples, Florida. They spotted a black bear paddling through the waves. ORLANDO, Fla. - Wildlife officials are monitoring reports of black...
State of Florida Imposes Price Hike on Disney World Visitors
Inside the Magic
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July 1, 2025
If it feels like every little thing costs more on your Disney World vacation these days, you’re not wrong. Between higher ticket prices, Lightning Lane costs that fluctuate daily, and food that seems to get more expensive with every visit, guests...
Horror In Florida: 5-Year-Old Children Found Locked In Dark Shed, 2 Women Arrested
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 2, 2025
Five-year-olds found locked without food, water, or supervision; suspects face multiple charges. A disturbing scene unfolded early Saturday, June 28, 2025, when two five-year-old children were discovered abandoned and locked inside a shed with a...
9 Family Connection’s summer food drive aims to help domestic violence victims
WFTV - Florida
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July 1, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — 9 Family Connection, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida and Annabel’s Closet teamed up to organize a summer food drive that gathered thousands of pounds of food to help hundreds of families fleeing domestic violence. The...
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's new laws go into effect and Senate passes Trump's tax bill
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Wednesday will be humid with highs in the mid to upper 80s as clouds increase. Expect storms...
The Wide Angle: Swimming our way to Florida
Austin Daily Herald - Minnesota
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July 1, 2025
Published 5:16 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2025 In an ideal world, I should be standing on a dock of a lake, sipping coffee as the sun rises higher over the surrounding pine and birch trees. Instead, I’m here with you guys — which isn’t a lament. You’re...
Fueled by Trump, governor candidate Byron Donalds courts Florida voters
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 1, 2025
They arrived early, packed the room near West Palm Beach and expected to be wowed. And the hundreds of Republicans weren’t disappointed. They heard what they were seeking, and more, from Congressman Byron Donalds, whom they’d like to see as...
Republicans’ Absurd Food Benefit Policy Could Reward States Who Waste Money
HuffPost
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July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON — When the government announced Monday that 10% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were paid in error last year, Republicans proudly declared that they were on top of the problem. “This is exactly why we need to get...
Hydration is key to beating the heat in Florida
Sanibel-Captiva Islander and Island Reporter and Captiva Current - Florida
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The heat is on throughout the Sunshine State. While July is typically the hottest month of the year, June proved to be a rapid preheat to the hot and humid days that will last through August and often beyond. While hydration is important...
Trump and DeSantis: Florida should build EAA reservoir, not Army Corps
The News Press - Florida
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump said the state government should take over construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir. DeSantis first proposed the idea at a news conference in Juno Beach in January. The nearly $4...
Kosher is hot: South Florida’s list of certified restaurants keeps growing
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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July 1, 2025
Jews from all over the place have been moving to South Florida, and kosher restaurants are following along. There’s been a wave of new openings since we published our last roundup in January. Below you will find some freshly minted and some older...
Two women accused of child neglect after 5-year-olds shut in shed in Florida heat
The Independent
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July 1, 2025
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US The mother and grandmother of...
Savannah favorite Zunzibar set to open location in Florida
WJCL TV - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
Savannah favorite Zunzibar set to open location in Florida Currently, Zunzibar operates locations on Tybee and Hilton Head islands and in Savannah. WE'LL TELL YOU HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED...AND VOICE YOUR OPINIONS. A NEW RESTAURANT ON HILTON HEAD...
Exhibitions on view in July at Southwest Florida art centers
WGCU - Florida
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July 1, 2025
From Sarasota to Marco Island and Venice and Sanibel to Arcadia and LaBelle, Southwest Florida is home to more than a dozen art centers. Most host visual art exhibitions showcasing member, regional and nationally renowned artists that change every...
Here's what's at Southwest Florida museums during July
WGCU - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of July, two exhibitions open, one closes and 24 others continue their runs. These are the exhibitions...
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO
FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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LAKELAND, Fla. - An 18-year-old apparently wasn't "lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times, threatening to shoot it up. The backstory: According to the...
July 4 food costs heat up as meat, egg prices climb
NJBIZ - New Jersey
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July 1, 2025
The basics: July 4 cookout costs up 2.2% year over year, driven by higher meat prices Ground beef surges 7.4%; eggs remain 40% higher Chicken, watermelon, strawberries offer more budget-friendly options Inflation, tariffs, shifting holiday...
Disney, LEGOLAND, SeaWorld: See July 4 events at Florida theme parks
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, with Florida expecting to see a surge of travelers looking to take advantage of the holiday for a quick trip. If they're coming to Florida, there's probably a theme park on the itinerary. AAA projects...