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Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala sells for $31.7 million to Palm Beach County developer
Development of the former Winding Oaks Farm property in Ocala has advanced another step. Here's what we know: What's the latest at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala? The former Winding Oaks Farm has sold for $31.7 million, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. ...
'It was covered up': Residents lash at Riviera Beach Council over water quality scandal
There’s more anger and scrutiny in Riviera Beach over contamination in the city’s water system, after an emergency meeting raised more questions than answers. Last week, the City removed the utility district director, Michael Low, on the back of a county health department investigation over alarming failures to deal with E. coli in the water system. It had emerged in January that, after finding traces of the bacteria, the contaminated water was not retested nor was the public made aware for seven months.
Port St. Lucie's Sidewalk Master Plan, five years later
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie has reached its halfway point in the city’s 10-year Sidewalk Master Plan. Public Works officials leading the plan recognized some of its achievements at a city council meeting on Wednesday. Leaders said the plan has built 20.6 miles of sidewalks...
JetBlue Airlines suing Florida over what it calls too much in corporate income tax
JetBlue Airways is suing the state of Florida for overcharging the airline by more than $631,630 in corporate income tax, according to its complaint that was filed in Leon County. The complaint, filed July 19 in Leon Circuit Civil court, says the airline contested the "entire amount of the additional corporate income...
Florida hopes to reduce ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for children with rare diseases
Tiem Strouse seemed like a perfectly healthy baby boy when he was born in 2013 in St. Petersburg. But at about 13 months, his development stalled. The baby words that had come early stopped. He would only walk on the balls of his feet and at times would spin around for no reason, mom Liz Strouse said. He also appeared to be suffering from night terrors.
Florida Congressional delegation delivers millions in support of FIU’s climate tech research
FIU is at the helm of groundbreaking research that harnesses the power of cutting-edge technologies to study and preserve the environment. FIU’s strength in this research area, dubbed “climate technologies,” is turning heads — and garnering supporters locally and nationally. For a third historic year, members...
Delray Medical Center | 1st Hospital in Florida to Use Innovative Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Delray Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida to treat a patient with the Nectero Endovascular Aneurysm Stabilization Treatment (Nectero EAST®) System. The procedure was performed by Dr. Joseph Ricotta, Chairman of the Vascular Surgery Program at the hospital, as well as National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery for Tenet Healthcare.
DeSantis: We need Florida to be No. 1 in college football again
As college sports’ powerbrokers continue to wait for Congress to help solve some of their largest issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis has another idea. DeSantis said Wednesday he has spoken with other governors about addressing name, image and likeness and the NCAA transfer portal, which have become “almost like yearly free agency.”
PBSO Captain Urges Wellington Residents To Lock Vehicles, Homes
Vehicle thefts stand out among crimes that increased in Wellington in 2023, and one statistic points to a key reason why, the Wellington Village Council heard at a meeting Tuesday, July 16. In 62 percent of 61 vehicle thefts analyzed, the doors were unlocked, and the keys were inside the...
Repairs to begin months after crane crashed down onto Fort Lauderdale drawbridge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Repairs will begin Friday night to the Fort Lauderdale drawbridge where a large crane came crashing down more than three months ago. Work begins at 9 p.m. on the bridge deck of the Southeast Third Avenue Bridge in the heart of downtown. It was back...
'We tried to keep it for the locals': First Turn owner talks about decision to close
Owners announced via social media Wednesday morning that Daytona’s Original First Turn, Daytona’s Steakhouse and Gastro Pub at First Turn, and Someplace Else at First Turn would all soon be closing in Port Orange. The announcement further emphasized the rate at which restaurant closures are occurring locally, with Volusia-Flagler experiencing more than 20 closures this year alone. ...
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