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A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Another book ban battle emerges in Florida, with high stakes for the First Amendment
Another legal battle has begun over Florida's book bans, with significant stakes, as the sued school district is launching a controversial defense that could shake First Amendment law nationwide. This case emerges in Florida's northeasternmost county, Nassau, wedged between Jacksonville and Georgia. ...
Florida denies racial discrimination against FAMU
TALLAHASSEE — Disputing that state policies are discriminatory and rooted in segregation, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to reject a potential class-action lawsuit about issues such as funding and programs at historically Black Florida A&M University. Lawyers in Moody’s office filed an...
The 12th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival Returns!
Get ready to feast your senses on the freshest seafood and the most exciting culinary battles as the South Beach Seafood Festival returns for its 12th spectacular year. Scheduled from October 23rd to 26th, this four-day celebration promises to be the most unforgettable yet, with a lineup led by none other than Food Network’s celebrity chef Robert Irvine.
Hollywood’s Yamashiro Restaurant And Surrounding Property On The Market
One of the most famous restaurants in Hollywood is on the market.Laura Dern Says She Had To Quit College To Film 'Blue Velvet' After Ultimatum: "If You Make This Choice, You Are No Longer Welcome At UCLA" Yamashiro and its surrounding 7.3 acre property are asking $100 million. Such films as Kill Bill, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Teahouse of the August Moon used the location, as have TV shows I Spy, Perry Mason, Route 66, and My Three Sons. The Japanese restaurant is currently owned by producer and nightlife impresario Elie Samaha. The property is on National Register of Historic Places. As such, the 20,432-square-foot building will be protected, and the restaurant is likely to continue. As 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Stomps On Superhero Fatigue, Studios Debate Comic-Con's Relevance 'A Complete Unknown' Director James Mangold Promises, "I Don't Do Multiverses"
3 arrested as Coast Guard unloads over 7K pounds of intercepted cocaine in Florida
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – U.S. Coast Guard crews worked Tuesday to unload some $96 million in interdicted drugs at a South Florida port as a trio of suspected smugglers await trial in federal court. The crew of the 270-foot Coast Guard Cutter Forward offloaded more than 7,300 pounds of cocaine...
Elite 2028 quarterback Neimann Lawrence talks the Miami Hurricanes and his upcoming visit
Hollywood (Fla.) Ransom Everglades 2028 quarterback Niemann Lawrence talks the Miami Hurricanes ahead of his weekend viist The post Elite 2028 quarterback Neimann Lawrence talks the Miami Hurricanes and his upcoming visit appeared first on On3.
The 67th Annual Vizcaya Ball celebrates 1960s-Inspired Theme
MIAMI – The Vizcaya Ball returns for its 67th edition, raising funds for the continued preservation of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens while beautifully illustrating the timeless nature of fashion and history. This year’s highly anticipated black-tie affair introduces the theme “Vizcaya Royale,” which captures the elegance of late 1960s fashion. Join us for this grand celebration on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Lobster diver airlifted to Miami hospital after being hit by boat propeller
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — A lobster diver was airlifted to a Miami hospital after he was hit by a boat propeller, officials say. In a post on Facebook, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened just after 8 a.m. Wednesday near the Boca Chica Bridge in the Lower Keys.
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