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Brevard Zoo starts new Science Sundays series
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Brevard Zoo has introduced a new interactive program that will run through the rest of the summer. Science Sundays, which will be July 7 to August 25, is an interactive program that will intertwine education and entertainment to foster curiosity and a love of science in all guests with hands-on activities and expert sessions, according to a news release.
Operation Rooske: Central Florida Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Busted
A Central Florida fentanyl trafficking organization, described as a “family affair,” was busted in Operation Rooske. The multi-agency fentanyl trafficking investigation, which lasted just over three years, resulted in the arrest of 64 people and crippled the Lakeland-based organization. The operation included the coordination between the Polk County...
Shark attacks on July 4th harm 1 person in Florida and 3 in Texas
According to Texas officials, there may have been three injuries from shark attacks on July 4th in the seas around South Padre Island. In Florida, there was a fourth bite victim. A report of a significant shark bite to the leg was received at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, according...
'Barbecue Showdown": Former Florida teacher competes on Netflix BBQ show
The competition pits BBQ masters from all walks of life in a head-to-head contest of flavor and fire. When the meat hit the fire in the third season of Netflix's "Barbecue Showdown," the Sunshine State was represented. But not by a professional pitmaster or even a restaurant chef. Former special...
Billionaire Art Collector Jorge Pérez Slams Ron DeSantis for Slashing Florida Culture Grants
Real estate mogul and arts patron Jorge Pérez slammed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, calling the politician’s recent slashing of arts and culture grants from the state budget “a horrible message to send” to the people of Florida.World's Oldest Cave Art Discovered, Jorge Perez Blasts Arts Defunding in Flordia, Controversial Religious Sculpture Vandalized, and More: Morning Links for July 5, 2024 As the chairman and chief executive of the Related Group, Pérez has built a real estate empire in Miami and donated hundreds of millions to arts organizations in the city, including $80 million to a contemporary art museum that bears his name. “A lot...
Stay safe: Beryl kicks up surf, possible life-threatening rip currents on Florida coast
Beryl may not hit Florida, but it may make swimming off the coast even more dangerous than it already is. Forecasters warn that while Beryl has weakened to tropical storm status and is heading toward Texas, it is expected to intensify again into a hurricane soon after it crosses the Yucatan Peninsula on...
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