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Jones Swamp on fire during controlled burn
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Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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If you're wondering what's on fire in Pensacola, don't be alarmed. Escambia County's Natural Resources Conservation Division is conducting a prescribed burn in the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve Nov. 3. "Fall and winter seasons are ideal times for...
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Tampa police hold memorial ceremony for fallen officer on 50th anniversary
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) will hold a 50-year memorial remembrance in honor of Officer Anthony Williams. TPD said on Nov. 3, 1975, 27-year-old Anthony Williams interrupted an armed robbery at a convenience store while off...
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South Florida nonprofit sending essential aid to help Hurricane Melissa victims
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CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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Pallets packed with essential supplies to aid Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica are being loaded onto semis nearly a week after the devastation. "It's important for folks that are living and breathing this day-to-day in Jamaica and other...
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DHS: Florida Man Arrested for Online Posts Threatening to Kill 'ICE Nazis'
A man in Fort Myers, Florida, is accused of making online death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a press release Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said special agents with Homeland...
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You’re invited to United for Care Health Fair
Care Resource is hosting United for Care (U4C) — a powerful initiative focused on strengthening South Florida communities through health, education, and support — on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at José Martí Park, located at 351 SW...
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Baptist Health Looks Toward Robotics to Increase Efficiency, Patient Satisfaction
Image courtesy of Baptist Health Robotic surgery can help surgeons perform complex procedures with greater precision, flexibility and control. As a result, the robotic surgery market is growing quickly – especially in orthopedics. In 2024, the...
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Rep. Kathy Castor speaks about impacts of government shutdown on Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) spoke at Feeding Tampa Bay Headquarters on Monday morning, calling for continued negotiations to end the government shutdown.. Rep. Castor called on lawmakers to return to Washington and negotiate a deal...
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Michigan Faces Big Health Care Shake-Up as Insurers Exit
Michigan’s Health Insurance Shakeup: How Does It Compare? Three insurers are pulling out of Michigan’s individual market. Over 200,000 residents are scrambling to find coverage. It’s chaotic, stressful, and expensive. But Michigan isn’t alone. The...
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Central Florida nonprofits see surging need as SNAP benefits are halted
Central Florida nonprofits that serve low-income working families the unhoused are seeing a surge in requests for help as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, has halted payments during the government shutdown....
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Mid-week doubleheader rocket launch in Florida will tie yearly record
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Florida Today
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Two rocket launches are scheduled for Wednesday night from Florida's Space Coast. A successful doubleheader would tie the yearly launch record of 93 set last year. SpaceX is scheduled to launch first, followed by a United Launch Alliance Atlas V...
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Port Richey purchasing drones to aid police, fire departments
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Suncoast News - Florida
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PORT RICHEY — The city of Port Richey will soon have some additional eyes in the sky, providing real-time support for police and fire personnel during emergencies. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is providing the city with financial...
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Bankrupt Jackson Hospital names new CEO as it struggles to stay open
Jackson Hospital has announced new management, including a new CEO, in its effort to stay open. Effective Monday, John Quinlivan will serve as the CEO of the struggling Montgomery hospital, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year after...
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital to receive $7.5M for pediatric cancer research: DeSantis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital will receive $7.5 million for pediatric cancer research during a press conference on Monday. Johns Hopkins is one of four Florida pediatric hospitals...
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Man accused of trying to kidnap girl at Florida City motel on Halloween, affidavit says
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CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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By Briauna Brown November 3, 2025 / 11:34 AM EST / CBS Miami A 44-year-old man is accused of trying to lure a young girl into a vehicle at a Florida City motel parking lot on Halloween, an arrest affidavit revealed. Jovani Edwin Rivera was...
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Nemours kept out of legal battle over Florida transplant programs
An administrative law judge has denied a request by Nemours Children’s Hospital to intervene in a battle over a proposed state rule about approving organ-transplant programs. Nemours last week filed a motion to intervene to support the proposed...
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Broward hospitals partner to provide health insurance on ACA marketplace
Broward County’s two largest public health systems have teamed up to offer residents a new health insurance option for 2026 on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, which operate a total of 11...
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Commentary: Lower costs, save health care, end shutdown | Rep. Maxwell Frost
For over a month, House Republicans have completely checked out and stopped going to work. We’re on track for the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history — and this weekend, the impact of the Trump and Congressional Republican shutdown...
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St. Petersburg Chief of Police Holloway Highlights New Technology and Safety Measures to Protect Community
Menorah Life CEO Donna Perryman, Chief of Police Anthony Holloway and Administrator Nicole Spencer St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway recently met with the leadership team from Menorah Life, along with representatives from Congregation...
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Lawsuit says Florida officials are holding up recreational pot measure
A dispensary in San Francisco, California on Aug. 31, 2019. Credit: David Tran Photo / Shutterstock TALLAHASSEE — Accusing state elections officials of “ignoring the indisputable facts and their clear legal obligation,” backers of a proposed...
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Could Auburn's firing of Hugh Freeze derail Florida football's coaching cycle interests?
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The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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This year’s college football coaching carousel has created a vast web of storylines that draw similarities to soap operas and made-for-TV moments that not even the most absurd reality shows could develop. As the season drags on, this year’s cycle...
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