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Florida’s ‘Forgotten Coast’ Attracts Homebuyers Looking for a Vacation Retreat
Yahoo News
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Beyond Florida’s glitzy billionaire destinations like Palm Beach and Miami, affluent homebuyers are flocking in droves to some of the Sunshine State’s lesser-known enclaves in search of holiday retreats. Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Gulf County...
Trump joked migrants would need to know 'how to run away from an alligator' to flee Florida facility
The Province
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News World 'Don’t run in a straight line. Run like this,' he said, as he moved his hand in a zigzag motion Author of the article: The Associated Press Adriana Gomez Licon And Will Weissert Published Jul 01, 2025 • Last...
Rasmus Asplund Leaves Florida Organization For Switzerland
Yahoo Sports
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Swedish forward Rasmus Asplund, 27, has signed a two-year contract with HC Davos, the National League club announced on Tuesday. “Rasmus is a classic two-way center who can handle all game situations," said Davos sports director Jan Alston. “He’s...
Jacksonville's Paris Richardson will represent Florida in Miss America pageant
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Richardson was presented with her new crown from 2024 Miss Florida winner Casana Fink and was awarded a $20,000 scholarship for her win. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville native Paris Richardson may have competed as Miss Gainesville, but her heart...
Here are all the new Florida laws taking effect today
Local 10 - Florida
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July 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved dozens of new laws. Many of these pieces of legislation took effect on July 1, covering topics like education, state...
Why Florida Gators remain the biggest winner in Florida football recruiting in June
Yahoo Sports
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It's only July, but most of the top senior football recruits in Florida are already spoken for. Only five of the top 24 players on the USA Today Florida Network Top 100 remain uncommitted after a busy June. Advertisement Advertisement St. Thomas...
Florida Removes Nearly 11,000 Hemp Product Packages for Violating Child-Protection Standards
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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July 1, 2025
Florida officials have removed nearly 11,000 packages of hemp products for violating child-protection standards for packaging, labeling, and marketing throughout the state during the Florida Department of Agriculture’s “Operation Safe Summer.” In...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.1.25
Florida Politics
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July 1, 2025
Good Tuesday morning. Welcome to the world — I imagine it’s easy not to worry about what projects of yours the Governor is vetoing when an angel like this comes into your life. Say hello to Amelia Grace Andrade, daughter of Jessica and Rep. Alex...
New Yorkers 'Accelerating' Florida Move Plans After Mamdani Victory
Newsweek
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July 1, 2025
Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory at New York City's Democratic mayoral primary last week has stunned the metropolis's wealthy buyers, who are reportedly looking to buy properties in other, more favorable locations—especially in Florida. "Within a...
Florida NIL Booster Calls Out Rival SEC School for Overpaying 5-Star Recruit
Yahoo Sports
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Florida NIL Booster Calls Out Rival SEC School for Overpaying 5-Star Recruit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators have been recruiting five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson heavily, but things have taken a turn for the worse....
Florida Leads Pack for Top 2026 Defender
Yahoo Sports
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Florida Leads Pack for Top 2026 Defender originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier comes into 2025 on the backs of an 8-5 season, which was his first winning record since taking the job in 2022. Advertisement...
Florida Citrus Growers Applaud Governor DeSantis for Approving $140 Million to Revitalize Florida’s Citrus Industry
Central Florida AGNews
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June 30, 2025
Bartow, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed today SB 2500, the General Appropriations Act, which includes a record-breaking investment of nearly $140 million ($139,673,565) to revitalize Florida’s citrus industry. Matt Joyner, executive vice...
Elite Five-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date
Yahoo Sports
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Elite Five-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's not every day that college football programs have the chance to gain a commitment from an undisputed five-star prospect, and it's even rarer to have an...
Florida Stallions Simplification, Verifying Shuttling To Argentina For 2025 Southern Hemisphere Season
Yahoo Sports
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Florida Stallions Simplification, Verifying Shuttling To Argentina For 2025 Southern Hemisphere Season originally appeared on Paulick Report. Simplification and Verifying, both young residents of Pleasant Acres Stallions in Florida, will shuttle...
Robert Michael & Co. Real Estate Team Celebrates Industry Recognition And Showcases Premier Central Florida Listings
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Recognized Among the Nation's Best, Robert Michael & Co. Unveils Exclusive Listings in Top Florida Markets. ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Michael & Co., a leading name in Central Florida real estate,...
What Are the Details of Governor DeSantis’s Florida Everglades Restoration Project?
Green Matters
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June 30, 2025
Gov. DeSantis has sights set on water quality improvements and an immigrant detention center. The residents of Florida will be happy to know that Governor Ron DeSantis has his sights set on a comprehensive Everglades restoration project. With...
Anonymous coaches offer opposing thoughts on Florida in season previews
Yahoo Sports
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As football season approaches, the various preseason preview pieces come out, some carrying more weight than others. Two of the more-trusted outlets are Athlon Sports and Lindy's, both of which feature a scouting section with quotes from opposing...
Marchand, Panthers reportedly strike 6-year extension after championship run
Yahoo Sports
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Fresh off an NHL championship, Brad Marchand is staying with the Florida Panthers long term. The veteran left wing, who joined the team after a late-season trade from the Boston Bruins in March, has agreed to a six-year extension with the...
Top-ranked junior Miles Russell commits to Florida State
Yahoo Sports
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One of the most highly regarded NCAA men’s golf recruits in years has made his decision. Miles Russell, the top-ranked junior in both the Class of 2027 and overall according to both the AJGA and Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings, announced his...
Jacksonville's Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025, will represent state at Miss America
The Florida Times-Union
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Paris Richardson, a 2020 graduate of Ribault High School in Jacksonville, was crowned Miss Florida 2025. Richardson won a $20,000 scholarship and will compete in the Miss America pageant in September. Noelle Schnacky was crowned Miss Florida's...