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Florida woman makes history in python challenge
Gulf Coast News - Florida
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August 18, 2025
>> A YOU >> TAYLOR STANBERRY THE FIRST WOMAN TO EVER WIN THE ULTIMATE GRAND PRIZE OF THE FLORIDA PYTHON CHALLENGE. AND SHE DID IT IN HISTORIC FASHION. SHE CAUGHT 60 PYTHON'S THIS YEAR IN ALL, PEOPLE CALLED 294 PYTHONS IN THE COMPETITION. SO SHE...
Florida Mom Sues Raw Milk Dairy After Getting Dangerous Infection
Crooks and Liars
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August 18, 2025
Well, I'm guessing the real problem here was a right-wing media diet. After all, Bob Kennedy, the secretary of Health and Human Services, shills for raw milk! And so does Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA. But the Florida dairy farm who sold it was...
Florida mother says unborn child died after exposure to raw milk
USA Today
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A central Florida woman is suing a dairy farm and grocery store for allegedly selling raw milk that hospitalized both her and her toddler and also led to the death of her unborn baby. Rachel Maddox of Seminole County said in the lawsuit filed Aug....
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...
Florida GOP Nixes ‘Deport Depot’ Merch After Pushback from Home Depot
Breitbart
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August 18, 2025
The Republican Party of Florida had to pull back their “Deport Depot” merchandise after retail giant Home Depot reportedly took issue with the similarity to its own logo. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced last week the opening of a second...
How Florida football starting QB is progressing in fall camp, other notes
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Florida football coach Billy Napier offered a promising update on starting quarterback D.J. Lagway entering the final week of fall camp. Napier said Lagway took part in 11-on-11 drills for the first time on August 18, two days after not...
Can the rich continue to prop up US consumer spending?: McGeever
Zawya
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(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) ORLANDO, Florida - U.S. consumer spending's surprising resilience is the main reason the economy has not only avoided recession, but continued to grow at a solid clip....
Florida State continues to recruit 4-star RB Jae Lamar
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Florida State made a strong push for four-star running back Jae Lamar. They made him an offer last August and hosted him for a home game last September. FSU also hosted Lamar for visits back in March and June. Lamar would ultimately choose the...
Honor Foods expands Central Florida presence with new Kissimmee facility
WFTV - Florida
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August 18, 2025
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Honor Foods is broadening its reach in Central Florida through the acquisition of a new facility in Kissimmee. Honor Foods, a prominent food distributor, is expanding to enhance its service capabilities in the region. The...
Mayor responds to DOGE letter from State of Florida
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 19, 2025
On Monday, Aug. 4, Governor Ron DeSantis’ Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) informed Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of its intention to review the county’s financial information. Following is a statement from Mayor...
Pacific Retail Capital Partners, Lyon Living, and Silverpeak Announce Acquisition and Redevelopment of Lakewood Center
The AI Journal
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August 18, 2025
Venture to Transform Southern California Property into a Vibrant Mixed-Use Destination LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pacific Retail Capital Partners (“PRCP”), Lyon Living, and Silverpeak today announced the acquisition of the 2 million-square-foot...
Home Depot tells Florida GOP to stop using its brand to promote immigration detentions
MSNBC
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August 18, 2025
Hardware company Home Depot put the kibosh on Republicans’ using the company’s brand to promote a new facility to hold imprisoned immigrants. With their attempts to market an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades as “Alligator...
Pensacola tourism sees summer slump as fewer international travelers coming to Florida
WEAR - Florida
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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Every year, Florida ranks as a top vacation destination in the summer. This year, the travel numbers statewide were on the decline, specifically with international travelers. There were 18,000 fewer tourists in Pensacola this...
SNAP faces more restrictions in Florida; Won't cover soda, energy drinks, candy in 2026
CBS 12 - Florida
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WASHINGTON (CBS12) — Florida shoppers who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help buy their groceries will soon have fewer options for what those benefits cover, and state officials expect that will make them...
Florida GOP backs down, pulls ‘Deport Depot’ merch after Home Depot objects
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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August 18, 2025
click to enlarge Image via Florida GOP Store Just days after the Republican Party of Florida released new merch for the state's second immigrant detention center, dubbed "Deportation Depot," it has quietly removed the line from its site. The Home...
‘Deport Depot’: Florida GOP Pulls Its Home Depot-Inspired Merch After Company Pushback
Mediaite - New York
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August 18, 2025
Photo via AP by: XNY/STAR MAX/IPx 2025 7/15/25 The Florida Republican Party has pulled its “Deport Depot” merchandise created after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) dubbed the state’s latest migrant detention center, “Deportation Depot,” The Washington...
Night Owls Only: There’s a Diner Open 24-7 in Florida
Only In Your State
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Late-night meals are about way more than just good food. They're often on the heels of a really fun experience—just after a concert, party, or wedding—and are the perfect way to keep the vibes going. They're also often associated with delicious...
Florida’s Hidden Invaders: Invasive Plants in Our Yards Part 1
UF/IFAS
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August 18, 2025
Walk through almost any Florida neighborhood, and you’ll probably spot a few invasive plants without even realizing it. Many were originally planted for their beauty, drought tolerance, or easy care—but those same qualities make them quick to take...
SRS Real Estate Arranges $7.3M Sale of a Multi-Tenant Retail Property in St. Petersburg, Florida
REBusinessOnline
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August 18, 2025
29ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $7.3 million sale of a two-parcel, multi-tenant retail strip center located at 730 4th St. N in St. Petersburg. Built in 2009, the property totals 10,802 square feet and was fully...
Another new home insurance company gets Florida permit. This makes 15 since reforms were enacted.
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 18, 2025
Suddenly insurance companies seem to be falling out of the sky in Florida. Another new company — it would be the 15th since lawmakers enacted reforms in 2022 and 2023 to quell litigation costs — has been permitted by the Florida Office of...