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Last update: 10 hours agoTick Season Watch: The CDC says ER visits for tick bites are at the highest level since 2017, and Florida’s year-round ticks keep the risk high for people and pets. Fishing License Friction: A new Florida rule blocks some out-of-state anglers from buying short-term permits online, forcing in-person purchases (including a $30 seven-day option at select Walmart locations), and charter captains say it’s already hurting trips. Weather Risk for Crops: Forecasters warn odds are rising for a rare “super El Niño,” with knock-on effects for summer heat and storm patterns that could matter for Florida agriculture. Coastal Resilience in Action: Pinellas County is pushing “living shorelines,” including oyster-shell barriers, to protect tidal areas without hard seawalls. Energy Buildout: Duke Energy and FAMU cut the ribbon on a new 74.9-megawatt solar plant tied to agricultural research land. Public Safety Courts: In Hillsborough County, the man accused in the deaths of two USF doctoral students pleaded not guilty, with major next steps set for later this year.
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