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Howell Key, a rare off-the-grid private island in Florida, hits the market for $21.9 million
A remote private island is now for sale in the Florida Keys. Howell Key, which is about a mile offshore from the 25-mile mark in Summerland Key, is a nearly 10-acre private island only accessible by boat or helicopter. The off-the-grid private retreat was completed in 2012, and now comes...
Man bitten by shark while spearfishing in Florida Keys
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was bitten by a shark while spearfishing near Key West on Monday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Abrue Hernandez, 37, was bitten by an 8-foot bull shark, the sheriff’s office said. He was airlifted to a Miami-area hospital with injuries to his chest and to both of his legs, according to News 6 partner Local 10.
Daylight saving time 2024: Sunshine Protection Act, why Florida still falls back, for now
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, two days after we "fall back" for daylight saving time. Sunshine Protection Act would permanently extend daylight saving time from 8 months of the year to the full 12 months. Did Ben Franklin invent daylight savings? He was likely one of the first...
Florida abortion ballot measure financial impact statement blasted by proponents
A Florida panel approved a financial impact statement for an abortion ballot measure the state will vote on in November, but supporters of the amendment are crying foul over the state-approved text. The financial impact statement is written by the Financial Impact Estimating Conference to tell voters the impact an amendment would have on state […]
Heat advisory in effect on Wednesday in South Florida
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A heat advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening for South Florida. The advisory is expected to last until 6 p.m. The feel heat index possibility in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach counties ranges between 105 to 110 degrees while the highs will reach the low to mid-90s.
Chesapeake Utilities gets OK for renewable natural gas projects in Florida
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's subsidiary, Peninsula Pipeline Company received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects that will bring renewable natural gas to Florida City Gas customers. Florida City is a recent acquisition by Dover-based Chesapeake.
Black history museum site recommended to DeSantis
St. Johns County is the location of the Florida Museum of Black History, as recommended by the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force after its meeting on June 28, where the Task Force voted 6-1 to formally transmit this recommendation to the governor and the Legislature. “We did it!”...
Allegiant adds more than dozen new flights, including several from Florida. Here's where, when
Allegiant Travel Co. announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the U.S., including several new routes to and from Florida. To celebrate, the airline is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $39, according to a news release. The budget airline describes itself as...
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