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Colombia Avocado Board Sees Increase in United States Demand; Ricardo Uribe and Manuel Michel Comment
ORLANDO, FL - Considering the opportunities avocado presents at foodservice or retail, the striking demand for the fruit is clear no matter how you slice it. During the first semester of 2024, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced shipment increases of more than three times the total avocado volume shipped to the United States.
A 57 Year Old Florida Man Was Just Arrested For the 75th Time
You’d think after the 1st, 2nd, even the 3rd time he’d learn his lesson, but a 57 year old Florida man was just arrested for the 75th time. It’s not very often I’m impressed by the Florida Man and his antics, but this is just downright impressive in the worst way. On my list of to-do’s in life, getting arrested isn’t one of them. In fact, I hope I never see the inside of a jail cell, unless I’m going on a tour. Now, that’d be cool. But there are some career criminals out there, that just can’t stay away. Maybe they like the food? Maybe they like being on a first name basis with the guards? Or they just can’t seem to keep themselves out of trouble. And that seems to be the case with this guy, 57 year old Mark Brents.
Florida mom sues landlord after son dies in apartment fire, says building had inoperable smoke alarms: lawsuit
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - A Florida mother is suing the owner of an apartment complex after a devastating fire earlier this year claimed the life of her 11-year-old son, according to court records. In the wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday in Seminole County court, the family of Ramon Thomas alleges...
Villagers should make note about Labor Day trash pickup
Some residents of The Villages will see changes to their trash pickup due to the Labor Day holiday. If you live in Community Development Districts 1 through 11, located in the Sumter County, Marion County, or Fruitland Park portions of The Villages, normal residential sanitation collection will be held on Monday, Sept. 2.
Winning Florida Lottery ticket worth over $107,000 sold in Palm Bay
PALM BAY, Fla. - Check your tickets! One person is over $100,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in Central Florida. The Florida Lottery said the Sunlight Food Mart located at 1191 San Filippo Drive Southeast in Palm Bay sold a Fantasy 5 ticket worth $107,125.46. The winning numbers...
National Hurricane Center tracking area of interest in Atlantic with slight chance of development
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area of interest in the Central Tropical Atlantic, where slow development is possible. In the next few days, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form, and after that, the environmental conditions are expected to be generally favorable for some slow development.
HURRICANE CENTER: New Area Being Watched Southeast Of Florida As August Wraps
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The National Hurricane Center Tuesday is watching an area southeast of Florida as a location where a tropical system could form. Nothing of significance is expected to happen for several days — if at all — but it’s a… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: New Area Being Watched Southeast Of Florida As August Wraps
Jonathan Dickinson plan would change state park beyond golf courses. Learn more details
Gov. Ron DeSantis' Great Outdoors Initiative includes many changes to Jonathan Dickinson State Park, beyond the three golf courses that have been the focus of vehement opposition from across the state. Here are more details from the Unit Management Plan Amendment: JDSP golf course plan: Catch up on the latest breaking news in this...
AAA: Florida drivers to see lowest Labor Day gas prices for holiday weekend in 3 years
As Floridians plan on taking their cars on the road this upcoming Labor Day weekend, they'll be happy to hear that they will likely find the lowest gas prices for the holiday weekend in three years. Florida gas prices averaged $3.29 per gallon for regular on Sunday, the lowest daily average in two...
History Center celebrating 30-year history of Watermark newspaper
Watermark, Orlando’s own LGBTQ+ newspaper, is celebrating 30 years of covering Central Florida queer headlines and the Orange County Regional History Center has joined the celebration with an exhibition of its own. Cover Story: Celebrating Watermark’s 30 Years features a retrospective of 30 of the publication’s most impactful covers,...
The proposed plans for Anastasia State Park are leaving more questions than answers. Here’s what we asked the state
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) has proposed dramatic plans to change Anastasia State Park and News4JAX has been trying to find out where all of this started. There has been a public outcry since FLDEP revealed plans to develop a 350-room lodge,...
A game-by-game prediction of the 2024 UCF football season
UCF is preparing to head into their second season in the Big 12 and most would say it is their "prove it" season. What do I mean when I say a "prove it" season? Well, UCF has a year under their belt in the Big 12, they were the best newcomer last season, and they made a lot of great additions to the team in the offseason, they don't have many excuses not to have a good season.
Hemp industry backs group fighting against Florida marijuana legalization
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Some in the hemp industry are concerned about the potential passing of Amendment 3 which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults in Florida. If marijuana is legalized, some are concerned that consumer interest in hemp-based products like delta-9, which has fewer effects, will...
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