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Scientists, experts try to freeze coral to preserve the species at Florida Aquarium
TAMPA, Fla. — A group of international biologists and experts are attempting to freeze coral larvae to preserve the endangered species. Pillar coral, which looks like fingers or a cluster of cigars growing upwards, have very small, swimming larvae that are only a fraction of a millimeter long. Their size creates the opportunity to freeze them in an alive form in liquid nitrogen. To do this, scientists and experts will use cryomesh technology to preserve tens of thousands of larvae, according to a news release from The Florida Aquarium.
Falling mortgage rates, looming condo reform deadline shape South Florida housing market
South Florida's housing market continues to be a tale of two markets. Even as the number of single family homes and condominiums on the market continues climbing, home sales keep growing as condo sales are still slowing. Condos. More supply and less demand describes the regional condo market this summer.
Police: 6 men from Florida kidnapped 2 people in Connecticut in 'targeted' attack
DANBURY, Conn. — A half dozen Florida men are in custody after police say they "targeted" at least two people and kidnapped them in Connecticut. The investigation started shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in the area of Clapboard Ridge Road near Dogwood Lane in Danbury after police got reports of a disturbance. Danbury is close to the Connecticut/New York border, about 37 miles from New Haven.
Florida definition of ‘religion’ too narrow, Satanic Temple says
This story originally appeared on Florida Phoenix. The DeSantis administration, in encouraging introduction of religious chaplains into Florida’s public schools, has published a definition of “religion” that appears to exclude world faiths with millions of followers. The Florida Department of Education’s model policy to guide school principals interested in implementing the optional program defines both […]
Defense attorney for Florida deputy charged in airman's death is a former lawmaker and prosecutor
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The defense attorney for a deputy charged with fatally shooting a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman in Florida’s Panhandle is a well-known litigator with decades of experience, as well as a former prosecutor and state lawmaker who unsuccessfully ran for governor. Attorney Rod Smith’s legal career includes his team’s prosecution in the 1990s of serial killer Danny Rolling, whose murders of five college students terrorized Gainesville, Florida, which is home to the University of Florida, and where Smith was state attorney. Rolling pleaded guilty to the murders, and his sentencing trial was televised on Court TV. Smith argued that Rolling deserved to be executed, telling jurors, “If these crimes do not justify the death penalty, it defies imagination what kind of crimes would have to exist to justify such a recommendation.” Rolling was executed in 2006.
SW Florida HS roundup Aug. 26-31: The week's cross country, golf, volleyball, swimming results
A roundup of Southwest Florida high school sporting events for the week of Aug. 26-31. Get the best Naples Daily News and The News-Press content sent to your email every Thursday morning in the Southwest Florida High School Sports newsletter. Sign up to receive the Naples and/or Fort Myers newsletters through the links: The News-Press | Naples Daily News ...
Florida can enforce transgender gender-affirming care ban, restrictions. What that means
Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18 and its new restrictions for adults may be enforced while a lawsuit works its way through the courts, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. That means that doctors in Florida may no longer provide gender-affirming care for minors such as puberty blocking or hormone therapies, even if the parent or guardian gives permission, with some exceptions. Children undergoing or "threatened" with such procedures may be taken into...
Florida Aquarium’s World Ocean Day event benefits marine wildlife programs
Blue Lagoon cocktails and a sea of hors d’oeuvres awaited the Florida Aquarium supporters at the World Ocean Day Soirée on June 8, where lobster rolls, spicy scallop ceviche, a tropical fruit bar and much more surrounded a silent auction on the rooftop terrace. A sloth named Apaporis...
Top Reporter: Trump Campaign Wasting Money in Florida Because He’ll Be Mad If No Ads on TV at Mar-a-Lago
The Trump campaign may be spending money in Florida for reasons unrelated to its ultimate goal of winning the presidential election. The post Top Reporter: Trump Campaign Wasting Money in Florida Because He’ll Be Mad If No Ads on TV at Mar-a-Lago first appeared on Mediaite.
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