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This Florida Beach Has the Most Crime and Theft in America
One Florida beach is getting press for the wrong reasons: being one of the most dangerous in the U.S. for crime and theft. There’s nothing quite as lovely as heading to a beautiful Florida beach in the summertime, but sometimes, the beach can be a dangerous spot. This Florida...
UF/IFAS aims to increase South Florida farm success with new programs
Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit and vegetable crops to grow profitably and meet demands. “Farmland...
Can Florida’s orange growers survive another hurricane season?
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Oranges are synonymous with Florida. The zesty fruit can be spotted adorning everything from license plates to kitschy memorabilia. Ask any Floridian and they’ll tell you that the crop is a hallmark of the Sunshine State.
Florida Crime Files: 97-year-old beloved bartender punched in the face while on the job
A woman is accused of punching a 97-year-old bartender in the face, a Florida man is accused of pulling a gun on his former boss and threatening to kill everyone over $75, and a Florida man is accused of drunkenly fleeing from a deputy while driving a golf cart: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Bryan Norcross: Some computer forecasts continue to show a possible tropical threat late this week
The National Hurricane Center is painting a large potential development area from the Atlantic waters well east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to Florida. They are calculating that there is a medium chance of at least a tropical depression developing in that area over the next seven days.
Heat Advisory, Flooding, Thunderstorms For South Florida
MIAMI, Florida - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across South Florida during the afternoon and evening on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The strongest storms could contain gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours that could cause isolated flooding, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
70-year-old Mississippi man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge in Florida
A 70-year-old Mississippi man was arrested for cocaine trafficking and possession of drug equipment in Florida. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop conducted by a deputy from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office (SRCSO) on July 10. Johnson was driving a 2021 Chevy Malibu registered in Mississippi when he was pulled over for a traffic violation.
Holiday Builders Announces New Model Home at 4260 Flagler Estates Blvd, Hastings, FL
Hastings, FL – July 25, 2024 – Holiday Builders is excited to announce the construction of a new model home located at 4260 Flagler Estates Blvd in Hastings, Florida in St. Johns County. This new model showcases the Palm floorplan, a beautifully designed single-family home that combines comfort and style. The home is currently under construction and is due to open in September 2024.
North central Florida transportation company owners try to fill gaps in getting around
Henry Ellis never thought he’d be in the transportation business. It was love that moved him to start one. When his wife came down with kidney failure, the 58-year-old Gainesville resident had to find treatment for transportation three times a week. They found the transportation was either the wrong kind or was late.
Gators begin push with coveted defender Zavion Hardy during weekend visit
Prior to his visit to Florida this weekend, the last time Zavion Hardy was on campus in Gainesville he was in high school. The post Gators begin push with coveted defender Zavion Hardy during weekend visit appeared first on On3.
Florida’s 2024 season will be defined by a coach and a quarterback
I still sometimes think about the first thing I wrote on my first Gator football site, a prologue to the 2006 season. It was meant to sound profound and artistic; the execution in hindsight isn’t as good as I thought at the time. It was a coy way of suggesting that the Gators could win a national title if everything went right, and you know what? Just enough went right that they did.
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