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In Florida primary, Matt Gaetz is fighting a battle over the future identity of the GOP
Gaetz is in a primary fight tied to ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the latest salvo in an ongoing war. Gaetz led that ouster. Now his district encapsulates a GOP intraparty clash that fuels dysfunction on the House floor and the campaign trail.
Impact of Hurricane Debby on North Florida Citrus
High wind speeds were prevalent when Hurricane Debby passed through the North Florida region last week. Perry, Florida, received the brunt of those winds. According to Lisa Strange, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent in Taylor County, wind speeds were recorded at 80 miles per hour. It led to some citrus trees toppling over. Others reported similar damage throughout the cold-hardy citrus region.
Why Local Blue Herons Look Scruffy This Time of Year
Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The great blue herons at Gulf Islands National Seashore (and all along the Gulf Coast) are currently in their molting season, causing them to appear scraggly. Molting is the process where birds shed old feathers to grow new ones. Molting season typically...
Florida delegates headed to DNC making ‘Florida is in play’ pitch to national Democrats
It’s an uphill battle for Florida Democrats to make strides in the election this year, but delegates are still trying to make the case to national Democrats that their state is worth fighting for. Florida delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week are expected to make the case to top Democratic […]
Florida Weather: Weekend Thunderstorm Risks, Rising Temps
Tallahassee, FL – Florida residents should brace for a weekend of volatile weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee monitors the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, followed by rising temperatures. According to the latest Day-3 Outlook, valid from Saturday morning through Sunday, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for severe storms has been identified for areas just short of southern Alabama, as a cold front is expected to sweep down from the Northwest.
Here’s how lower humidity can make the heat more bearable
ORLANDO, Fla. – A rare summer cold front is heading to Central Florida. While we don’t usually expect cool temperatures in summer, this front is strong enough to lower the humidity, making the heat more bearable. During summer, meteorologists often talk about the heat index or “feels like”...
SWFL contractor expands services, nears $50M in revenue
Key takeaway: Extreme Companies of Florida is on an eight-year growth tear, from painting to demolition to roofing. What started with one unit in 2016 now has four divisions, 200 employees and nearly $50 million in annual revenue. Core challenge: The uncertain economy makes projections and planning complicated for the...
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