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Florida ranks 5th in the country for the most measles cases

July 31, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

The CDC recorded 141 cases in Florida near the end of July. --- The CDC recorded 141 cases in Florida near the end of [...]

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City of Miami Beach offers $1 hourly parking from August to October in effort to boost tourism

July 31, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Starting in August, visitors heading to Miami Beach will get a real nice discount on parking rates as the city has renewed their $1 hourly... --- Starting in August, visitors heading to Miami Beach will get a real nice discount on [...]

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Orlando’s tourism industry generated $100B in economic impact in 2025, Visit Orlando says

July 30, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

In Central Florida, about 37% of all jobs are either directly or indirectly tied to the tourism industry. The post Orlando’s tourism industry generated $100B in economic impact in 2025, Visit Orlando says appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns [...]

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Miami-Dade Schools Police, MDFR and other agencies practice school shooting response in annual drill

July 30, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Miami-Dade Schools Police are using the final weeks before the start of the new school year to get response ready, going through simulated emergencies in... --- Miami-Dade Schools Police are using the final weeks before the start of the new school [...]

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University of Florida ranked No. 1 in new AI readiness assessment

July 30, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

--- The University of Florida ranks No. 1 in the country among largest enrollment public universities in a new independent assessment measuring how well colleges and universities are preparing students for an artificial intelligence-driven future, highlighting UF's investment in integrating [...]

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DeSantis Sees Hurdles to Prosecuting Fauci

July 30, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed skepticism Wednesday that Dr. Anthony Fauci will be held legally accountable for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing statutes of limitations and the pardon issued by then-President Joe Biden. --- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed [...]

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James Uthmeier promises investigation into Anthony Fauci’s pandemic policies

July 29, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Uthmeier said Fauci's 'lack of candor' in congressional testimony begs for a state probe. The post James Uthmeier promises investigation into Anthony Fauci’s pandemic policies appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- Attorney General James Uthmeier [...]

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Florida’s annual lobster mini season officially kicks off across South Florida

July 29, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

An annual crustacean craze is underway across South Florida as lobster mini season returns. The two-day lobster mini season officially kicked off at midnight Wednesday.... --- An annual crustacean craze is underway across South Florida as lobster mini season returns. The two-day [...]

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Popcorn Frights, Florida’s largest horror festival, schedules biggest lineup yet

July 29, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

It’s summer in South Florida and the heat is on. We’re all looking for ways to stop sweltering and cool down. Good news. There’s a... --- It’s summer in South Florida and the heat is on. We’re all looking for ways [...]

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3 South Florida restaurants put unique spin on tasty desserts

July 29, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Let’s be honest. We could all use a little sweet treat. But not every sweet is created equal. In fact, some are created uniquely! Deco’s... --- Let’s be honest. We could all use a little sweet treat. But not every sweet [...]

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