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Florida Lays Out Plan to Combat California's Lax Licensing for Illegal Truckers Following Tragic Accident
The Western Journal
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August 31, 2025
Florida Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to revoke commercial driver’s license program authority from California and Washington, since both states approve illegal aliens to work as truck...
Old Farmer's Almanac makes state-by-state winter weather prediction
Daily Mail
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August 31, 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted what's in store for each state this winter. The publication, which claims to be the longest running published periodical in the country, released its 2025-2026 U.S. Winter Weather Forecast on Sunday -...
How to Be a Holiday Helper for Sea Turtles and Shorebirds in Florida
West Orlando News - Florida
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August 31, 2025
If you have beach plans for the long holiday weekend, there are important ways to be a helper for sea turtles and shorebirds. Sea turtles and shorebirds are still using Florida’s sandy shorelines as important nesting habitat. The Florida Fish and...
Old Farmer's Almanac Shows Winter Weather Forecasts for Each State
Newsweek
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August 31, 2025
From mild and dry winters in New England and California to cold, wet conditions in Florida, The Old Farmer's Almanac's latest forecast offers a state-by-state snapshot of what Americans can expect this winter. Why It Matters Published since 1792,...
Opinion Florida Today Question of the Week: are you concerned about SpaceX's Starship launching from Brevard?
Yahoo News
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The Question of the Week is back after a one-week hiatus while I was on vacation. Thanks for your patience. SpaceX hit a major milestone this week as its 10th test flight out of Texas hit a major milestone after the massive Starship launched...
Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Alien CDL Fraud as Highway Accidents Involving Non-English Speakers Surge
Townhall
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August 30, 2025
State investigators in Florida discovered that foreign-born applicants, many of whom are in the U.S. illegally, were using this method to pass their CDL tests without understanding the questions. The applicants use a hidden camera to scan the...
Florida farmers can thank Trump for the severe labor shortage
Daily Kos
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August 30, 2025
No one could’ve predicted that deporting your labor force would create a labor shortage. Except, of course, everyone. Bay News 9, a news outlet in Tampa, Florida, reports on a strawberry farm caught in the middle of a 155,000-worker shortfall...
FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: FLATS FISHING IS HOT AND REWARDING
Keys Weekly - Florida
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August 29, 2025
Flats fishing in August is hot but can be extremely rewarding. Starting early or fishing in the evening is your best chance to fool these fish. Bonefish have been the hungriest fish around. Caught and released by either fly or spin under tailing...
Victims of Florida turnpike crash were Haitian immigrants
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 30, 2025
The three victims of a fatal semi-truck crash on the Florida Turnpike earlier this month were Haitian immigrants traveling back to Indiana, according to the Miami Herald. - Advertisement - Authorities identified the victims as 30-year-old Herby...
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: A Flesh-Eating Parasite Puts Farmers On Alert, Amazon Protection at Risk, and Seaweed Farm Shows Promising Early Signs
Food Tank - Maryland
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August 30, 2025
Each week, Food Tank is rounding up a few news stories that inspire excitement, infuriation, or curiosity. First Human Case of a Flesh-Eating Parasite Detected in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services announced the first human case...
Florida's springs face pollution, development and climate threats
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs serve as beaches for large swaths of central...
Why 'Farmageddon' is going to Ireland and what it means for Big 12 international expansion
The Daily Nonpareil - Iowa
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Editor’s note: Lee Enterprises’ trip to Ireland to cover Iowa State’s season opener is made possible by our friends at Wallace’s Garden Center. Stop by the Davenport location to browse a top selection of trees, flowers, and potting materials and...
Florida’s once-pristine springs are under growing threat
Jacksonville Today - Florida
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August 29, 2025
Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs serve as beaches for large swaths of central...
Florida position preview: pass catchers
The Independent Florida Alligator
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In the intense atmosphere of college football in the SEC, a simple flat or curl route can yield electric, game-altering plays. Sometimes all it takes is a hungry, young receiver with speed, intelligence and elite ball-tracking ability to get the...
Florida Officials Urge Beachgoers to Protect Sea Turtles, Shorebirds During Holiday Weekend
Sebastian Daily - Florida
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August 29, 2025
As crowds descend on Florida’s beaches for the Labor Day weekend, state wildlife officials are urging visitors to protect nesting sea turtles and shorebirds by giving them space, keeping beaches clean and dark, and removing gear at night. The...
DOGE audit makes GOP-controlled Florida county a test case for defying DeSantis and developers
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 30, 2025
Manatee County voters snubbed Tallahassee last fall when they rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hand-picked, pro-development commission candidates and instead elected a slate of grassroots Republicans who promised to rein in runaway growth. True to...
Tips for growing citrus in North Florida
The Florida Times-Union
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Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including full sun, well-draining soil, consistent...
Florida A&M University honors the late Althea Gibson at U.S. Open’s HBCU Live both on and off the court
WSVN 7 - Florida
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August 29, 2025
(WSVN) - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Marching 100 and their tennis team took part in the 2025 US Open’s HBCU Live. The event celebrates the culture, pride, and legacy of HBCU’s. The event has also honored the late Althea...
Florida's once-pristine springs threatened by pollution, development and climate change
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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August 29, 2025
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — (AP) — Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs serve as beaches...
The Weekly Wrap: Florida Cities Face a War on Rainbow Crosswalks
Next City
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August 29, 2025
Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share...