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Keys corals begin to pale as water temperature rises
As a long, hot summer drags on and Florida Keys water temperatures continue to rise, coral reefs are beginning to change from their bright colors to pale, a precursor to bleaching. Since July 9, water temperatures on the reefs throughout the Keys have reached the threshold for bleaching. Some off of the southern reefs in the Keys, such as Looe Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, Sombrero and the inshore patch reefs, started reaching the bleaching temperature threshold as early as July 1, NOAA’s Mission: Iconic Reefs...
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
This is exactly why I never miss an opportunity to buy some scratch-off tickets when I'm on my way to the beach, or anywhere else that sells scratch-off tickets. The 500X THE CASH game is a $50 game with a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50. Scratch-Off games are an essential part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, accounting for around 77% of ticket sales. Scratch-Off games have generated more than $17.69 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception.
Florida Housing Market Dip: Multiple Cities Experience Significant Resale Value Drop
MJP – According to a recent report from ATTOM, three out of the five urban areas that experienced the largest decreases in standard profit margins in the second quarter of 2024 are located in Florida. ATTOM recorded the most significant drop in profit margins from one year to the...
Trump says he removed ‘last bandage’ from ear following assassination attempt
Former President Trump said Friday he removed “the last bandage off of my ear” in the wake of a recent assassination attempt against him in which one of his ears was injured. “As I think you can see, I’ve recovered well and, in fact, just took off the last bandage off of my ear,” Trump…
Florida Rapper Turned Speedster Caught With A Bible And Drugs
We all know the Florida Man is crazy and has his own set of ideas when it comes to what’s right and wrong, and one Florida rapper turned speedster was caught with a bible and drugs. The incident took place Wednesday night in Polk County when police saw two...
Red Lobster quietly closes another seven restaurants bringing total to 106 – months after filing for bankruptcy
RED Lobster have closed at least seven restaurants nationwide as financial troubles persist. The chain shut up shop the cluster of outlets across six states. Two restaurants in Florida will close, as will locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas. Red Lobster shuttered a slew of restaurants as it...
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