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Of all the towns in Florida, this is the one you need to visit the most!

Popular Florida Destination Named State's Best 'Must-Visit Small Town'

A flock of cranes whoop loudly at Fort Cooper in Citrus County. It’s the kind of up-close wildlife encounter you might expect at one of Florida’s 175 state parks. But you may have seen some other headlines about state parks lately. Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection is proposing...

Florida state parks and primary races

Environmentalists are outraged at the idea of putting cabins, golf courses and pickleball courts in Florida's state parks, saying these natural areas already get plenty of traffic and need to be preserved, not developed. The “Great Outdoors Initiative” was released this week by the state Department of Environmental Protection, which...

Keep Florida's state parks pristine, environmentalists urge as plan unfolds

Dunedin, FL

A proposal by Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ Department of Environmental Protection to partially develop nine state parks has run into emphatic opposition from environmentalists, the public and state lawmakers. Honeymoon Island State Park is on Pinellas County’s gulf coast, near Dunedin. The barrier island consists of approximately 20 acres...

Outrage grows over proposed state park development

NY Post - “Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys,” US Border Patrol acting chief patrol agent Samuel Briggs II said in a social media post. Briggs shared photos of the taped-up bricks of cocaine which featured a glowing...

Millions of Dollars Worth of Cocaine Keep Washing Up on The Beaches of Florida

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Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and the 10th largest freshwater lake in the United States. It’s so big that, if you gaze out from the shore, you can’t see the other side. Gators are found in all of Florida’s freshwater, but nowhere more so than in Lake Okeechobee. Read on to […]

Alligator-Infested Lakes: Why Lake Okeechobee Is the Gator Capital of Florida

Brevard County, FL

Cape Canaveral, FL

The Independent

A 71-year-old Florida man is under arrest after police say he lassoed an alligator, tied it to a fence, and called 911 to report it.The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Colin on July 31 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, an hour outside of Orlando. Colin told police he arrived at a local canal with plans to capture an alligator he had spotted, according to the arrest affidavit. There, police say Colin used a white nylon rope to “lasso” the alligator. He succeeded, according to the affidavit, capturing the creature by its jaw and tying the rope to a handrail.Afterward, Colin...

Florida man arrested after lassoing an alligator, tying it to a fence and calling 911

Stuart, FL

What do alligators, Mickey Mouse, and oranges have in common? That's right, Florida. While the Sunshine State is known for all kinds of things, it is now also known for being home to the Best Coastal Small Town in America: Stuart. There are so many timeless things to do in Florida that it can be easy to forget to visit the smaller gems throughout the state. That's especially true for hidden gems that are more off-the-map like this beloved destination.

The Hidden Gem Florida Destination Ranked As The Best Coastal Small Town In America

Orange County, FL

For the first time in nearly 100 years, two cases of the mosquito-borne disease, dengue, were acquired in Orange County. “In modern times, we've not had any local transmission,” said Steve Harrison, the manager of Orange County Mosquito Control. He said the last cases probably were recorded in the mid-1930s.

First local cases of dengue in modern history are confirmed in Orange County

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Sag Harbor, NY

NewsNinja

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Islamorada, FL

Hurricane Debby left behind not only a trail of deadly destruction in the Southeast last week but also more than 100 pounds of narcotics that were discovered along Florida’s shores, authorities say.

More than $1.6 million worth of cocaine washed up on Florida beaches during Hurricane Debby, authorities say

Labor Day is only a week a way, and while most people may already have their plans locked in, some others might be looking for a last minute idea. If you are in fact still looking for a Labor Day weekend getaway, you might want to consider this. Labor Day...

Southwest Florida Island Named Best Labor Day Getaway In Sunshine State

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Architecture doesn’t just build edifices; it shapes who we are.It can inspire. But bad design has the power to devastate lives. . Is this now a moment of opportunity?The federal government is urging cities to bid for billions in infrastructure money. . That funding is being made available to help reconnect...

Aspen Ideas Festival: Architecture and social division

Florida, with its die-hard fans and haters, continues to be one of the preferred vacation spots and retirement destinations in America. According to U-Haul’s growth index, Florida experienced the second-largest number of customers seeking one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023 for the third year in a row. I was among...

20 Best and Worst Things About Florida, According to Floridians

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

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Protesters assail plans for recreational development at Honeymoon Island State Park

More than 100 people gathered at the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park on Tuesday for a third day of protests over plans for pickleball courts...

Protesters assail plans for recreational development at Honeymoon Island State Park

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