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A salute to Florida's Overseas Highway

As the Florida Keys cleans up and dries out after Hurricane Irma, take a moment to recognize this 113-mile-long feat of American ingenuity.




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Climate change doesn't exist in Florida, apparently

One of the states most at risk from climate change has reportedly banned officials from using the phrase 'climate change.'



  • Climate & Weather

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Florida's Egmont Key, home to wildlife and a wild history, is disappearing under rising seas

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is rich with wildlife and history — and it's under siege from the waters that surround it. And it's only to get worse.



  • Climate & Weather

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Native people built seashell islands off Florida

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Divers unearth 7,000-year-old Native American burial site off Florida coast

The archaeological site is located a mere 900 feet off Manasota Key in Florida.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Florida Everglades fire spreads to 32,000 acres

The wildfire in the Florida Everglades has spread to 32,000 acres, and officials are using all the resources they can to contain it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Florida's mass fish kill is a nightmare to behold

Scenes of devastation along the state's Indian River Lagoon show hundreds of thousands of dead fish.



  • Climate & Weather

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Shuttle Discovery's 'ride' to Smithsonian arrives in Florida

The modified-Boeing 747, known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center here on April 10. The jumbo jetliner came in f




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Smart development, eco-tourism make for happy neighbors in Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda, a sleepy Gulf Coast getaway north of Fort Myers, shines bright as Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered eco-town, attracts its first residents.




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How the wind saved Florida from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

At the time of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the spring of 2010, computer models predicted that the 200 million gallons of crude oil pouring out of the gus



  • Climate & Weather

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BP ends Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.




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In Florida's Everglades, prescribed burning helps head off larger wildfires

Carefully managed fire is used as a tool to protect wildlands from invasive plants and other threats.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Have the Florida Everglades reached the 'tipping point'?

This huge wetland ecosystem is running out of freshwater, and conservation efforts may not be moving fast enough.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Florida is measuring its invasive python problem by the ton

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.




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These 5 groups are still feeding the hungry in the Florida Panhandle

The need for help in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael hasn't gone away and these relief organizations are keeping residents and helpers fed.




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Humans are merely visitors at this conservation oasis in Florida

White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.)




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Proposed mega-development could pose threat to iconic Florida panther

In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development.




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Destination of the week: Florida Keys

Try out this island chain for coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles and even tiny deer.




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Monster African crocodiles found in Florida

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.




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Capturing Florida's chameleons, one small invasive reptile at a time

Herpers are people who search for chameleons at night and remove the invasive species from the wild. What happens next, though, is controversial.




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Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida.




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Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil

The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Best Beaches in Florida

Visitusa.com offers up its picks for the best beaches in Florida.




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Fun at Universal Studios Florida

Caught in the rather long shadow cast by Walt Disney World, Universal Studios have always been something of a scrappy younger sibling.




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Best Time to Have Florida Vacation Rentals Now

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Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Property in Florida

Moving to the "Sunshine State" is a dream for many retirees, families and singles. With tropical weather in most parts of this giant peninsula, and miles of beaches, it's easy to daydream about a home with orange and palm trees, Spanish moss, and friendly neighbors. As the fourth most populous state, the dream is a reality for more than 16 million residents. If you're wondering how to pick out your dream property in Florida, then keep some of these tips in mind.




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What We Love About Tampa Bay, Florida

The Tampa Bay area in Florida includes the major cities of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. Tampa is in Hillsborough County and Clearwater and St. Petersburg are in Pinellas County. There is more to this area than just sand, surf and sun.




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Easy Landscaping and Curb Appeal for Florida Homes

The idea that an appealing outside is your best offense for intriguing potential buyers is based on the simple concept that first impressions really count. The great thing about learning some key elements of landscaping is that you can apply them to a home that you are just settling into, as well as one you are about to sell. For those who are selling or buying real estate in Tampa Bay Florida, some extra curb appeal advice will go a long way.




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Buying a Home versus Renting a Home in Tampa Bay Florida

Renting a home is not uncommon as it is clear that some people cannot afford to buy their own home. The natural assumption is that it works out cheaper to buy a home over a long period of time. However, where many of us cannot afford the down payment on a new purchase of property, so renting a property on a yearly lease may be the way to go while saving for your first house.




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A New Resident's Guide to Living in Florida

If you're new to Florida, then you've probably already realized how diverse culture is in the Sunshine State. The cost of living, schools, and people will vary from the Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama connections of life in the Panhandle, to Latino influences in the most southern tip. The good news about getting adjusted to life in Florida is that you're not alone.




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Florida Benefits Planning

It's never too early to begin planning how health benefit plans will be designed and paid for, and what role you, as an employer, will continue to play in the process.




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Stretching Your Healthcare Dollar in Florida

Employers nationwide face critical decisions about their health benefits program. Should they continue funding their employees' health benefits at the same contribution level as in the past? Should they keep the same level of benefits as before? What can be done to minimize costs and maximize benefits?




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Inaugural 200-mile Florida Coast 2 Coast Running Relay Set for May 11-12, 2018

Participants will run from Titusville to Tarpon Springs via Florida's growing coast to coast connector project




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Coming Soon: CareSpot Urgent Care in Oviedo, Florida

Expanding Urgent Care Access In Seminole County, Florida




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CareSpot Urgent Care Now Open in Oviedo, Florida

Ninth Central Florida Location in Partnership with Orlando Health




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The Douglas Company Celebrates Groundbreaking of the New Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation Community in Wesley Chapel, Florida

"Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation will be a beautiful space with first-rate services that meets the growing demand for the Wesley Chapel senior living community"




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The Villages Florida Has a New Online Informational Guide

TalkofTheVillages.com has launched a new online guide that contains the latest and most comprehensive resource for everything related to The Villages Florida and life in The Villages.




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Florida Behavioral Health Moves to Telehealth Services Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Mental Health Provider Serves Community with Virtual Counseling and Appointments




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Yacht Elielle and Yacht Sea Six Available for Sale in Fort Lauderdale Florida By Luxury Brokerage Worth Avenue Yachts

Worth Avenue Yachts is delighted to introduce ELIELLE and SEA SIX - two of their Central Agency listings in an ever-expanding range of yachts and superyachts for sale.




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Navy SEAL and University of Florida Athlete Team Up to Offer the Ultimate Online Workout Program for Everyone

A Navy SEAL workout is no longer just for the military. With online workout plans customized to fit the individual, anyone is a candidate for obtaining maximum fitness and health benefits.




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Central Florida and Tampa Bay Area Auto Injury Doctors, Preferred Injury Physicians, Launch Brand New Website

Preferred Injury Physicians, an auto injury clinic located throughout Central Florida, launched a newly redesigned website this week.




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Florida Real Estate Company Focusing on Lifestyle Television

Anchor Realty 30A Florida is rewriting the rules on how to present properties.




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Florida State Parks Champion of the Year

Senator Rob Bradley first recipient of Park Champion Award




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Florida State Parks Foundation Urges Legislature to Fully Fund Our State Parks

Inadequate funding could have devastating impact on both economic returns and the environment




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Underfunding from Florida Legislature Could Impact Florida's Award-Winning State Parks

Florida's State Parks need to be fully funded for both environmental and economic reasons




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Florida Business Consulting Reveal The Parallels Between Success in Business and Sport

Recently participating in a weekly soccer league, Florida Business Consulting have been promoting the similarities that successful sports teams and businessmen and women share.




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Floridians Prepare for Peak 2018 Hurricane Season

Ged Lawyers, LLP, Premier South Florida Disaster Recovery Firm Recovers Maximum Compensation for Hurricane Victims




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Florida State Parks Foundation Provides Florida Department of Environmental Protections Employees $50,000 for Hurricane Michael Relief

Urgent financial help on its way




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New Opportunities for Disabled Children in Florida

Plasticity Brain Centers is now an eligible provider under the Gardiner Scholarship Program




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Major Endowment Empowers Florida State Parks Foundation

Foundation set to expand dramatically in its 25th year