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Could coral that survived last summer's heat wave seed more resilient babies?
South Florida coral that survived last summer’s blistering heat wave could help seed new generations of more resilient coral, thanks to a $16 million-dollar grant from the Inflation Reduction Act. The University of Miami Rosenstile School will spearhead the work with local coral restoration groups over the next three...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
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 Braces for Increased Rain and High Temperatures Along I-95
Melbourne, FL – Higher rain chances are expected today in central Florida, especially along the sea breeze as it pushes inland this afternoon. Residents should prepare for hot weather with heat index values reaching up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida, the...
Miami Beach Prepares Secret Olympic Send-Off Celebration for City Employee's Daughter
Miami Beach is gearing up for a heartfelt send-off, but the guest of honor, Antwan Terry, is in for an Olympic-size surprise. The city is throwing a spirited farewell for this dedicated city employee as he prepares to support his daughter, the fleet-footed Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry, on her quest for Olympic gold in Paris, according to MiamiBeachFl.gov.
Aventura Commissioner Michael Stern dies after battling cancer
AVENTURA, Fla. – Aventura Commissioner Michael Stern died early Thursday morning after battling colon cancer for the past five years, his wife confirmed on social media. He was 57 years old. “We were together for 27 years,” Randy Lipman Stern wrote in her post Thursday morning. “Last night my...
‘It's all lies': Investors say Pembroke Pines company owes them thousands of dollars
A group of people who invested in a Pembroke Pines aviation sales company say the former president of the business isn’t holding up his end of the deal. On Tuesday afternoon, four people met outside Premier Aviation Sales Inc. to demand answers and try and get their money back.
$750M Miami Project Moves Forward
ROVR plans to develop 1,000 units in the River Rapids neighborhood. The Miami Urban Development Review Board has unanimously approved ROVR Development’s proposal to build 1,000 units inside Miami’s River Rapids neighborhood. The developer has another 593 units in various stages of development nearby, outside of the newly...
Transfer RB Damien Martinez is 'a big, physical back' who has UM teammates excited
Miami middle linebacker Kiko Mauigoa knows exactly what type of running back the Hurricanes added in Oregon State transfer Damien Martinez during the spring transfer portal window. Mauigoa, who started his career at Washington State, faced Martinez in 2022 when the running back was a true freshman. In that game,...
ACC Basketball: Top 10 returning players to watch for 2024-25 season
We do not often see a freshman dominate in the ACC on a team not named Duke or North Carolina. Markus Burton did just that for a Notre Dame team that struggled for most of the season with the freshman leading the team in both points and assists. Recognized as...
Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday approaching
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday begins next Monday, July 29. Shoppers can buy individual school supply items for less than $50, learning aids for under $30, clothes and shoes for less than $100, and electronics for less than $1500 all without paying sales taxes. The holiday runs until August 11. […]
Audubon Celebrates new islands in its Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries System
A generous donation from Mahaffey Management, LLC, adds three mangrove spoil islands to the Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries System and brings the total number of islands up to 28. The islands, spread across Tampa and Sarasota bays, host thousands of breeding pairs of 29 species – among the largest and most diverse coastal bird populations in the state.
Casey’s buys nearly 200 stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi
(Radio Iowa) – The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store officially announced the acquisition today (Friday) of 198 stores in the southern U-S that includes 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. . Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for more than $1.145-BILLION dollars. Casey’s C-E-O Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
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