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Jun 07 2026HEALTH

New bunion surgery tech arrives in Southwest Florida

Bunions aren’t just an annoying bump—they’re a widespread problem. Research shows nearly half of adults develop them, with women facing higher odds. The issue isn’t just looks; those painful lumps can make walking, working out, or even slipping on shoes feel like a chore. In Southwest Florida, where

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Jun 06 2026LIFESTYLE

Best spots to catch the World Cup with friends in Florida

Every four years, soccer takes over TV screens worldwide, and local hangouts become the perfect place to join the hype. Instead of watching alone at home, these Florida bars and restaurants turn match nights into big social events. Fans can cheer, argue, and celebrate together while enjoying food an

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Jun 03 2026SPORTS

When Florida teams strike out in the playoffs

The Florida baseball team had high hopes when they entered the regional tournament, but their season ended abruptly with two straight losses to Troy. The Gators dropped games by wide margins—16-11 and 10-2—showing their defense and pitching couldn’t hold up under pressure. Even though the team hit 1

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Small airport, big choices for Naples

Naples’ tiny airport packs more punch than many realize. Locals debate its future, but the real questions go deeper. Should private planes keep buzzing in late at night, even if rules get bent? Fines could tighten things up—bigger planes paying more, just like speeding tickets scale with the crime.

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Florida’s soggy days ahead: rain brings relief but not cool comfort

Florida can’t seem to catch a break from the heat, even when the skies open up. The state’s been struggling with drought, so rain is welcome—but not all at once. Heavy downpours could turn streets into rivers in some spots, while the humidity sticks around like an uninvited guest. Instead of making

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May 27 2026CRIME

Chainsaw Heist: A Pokémon Card Theft That Shocked Florida

A 33‑year‑old man from West Palm Beach allegedly used a portable chainsaw to break into a card shop in order to steal expensive Pokémon cards. The incident happened at Collection Realm, a store that displays rare card boxes behind glass near the register. According to security footage, the thief

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Florida Faces Big Health Coverage Drop, Hispanics Hit Hard

A new study shows that by 2034 about 16 million Americans could lose health insurance because federal aid ends and rules change. Florida is likely to be one of the worst affected states, with a sharp rise in people who do not have coverage. The city’s free health clinic, the Caridad Center in Boynto

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Big Budget Choices: What’s in It for Schools and Health?

Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Microbes Turn Feathers into Useful Nutrients Without Extra Bacteria

A new experiment shows that raw chicken feathers can be broken down into useful nitrogen and enzymes using only the bacteria already living on them. Researchers set up a 50‑liter tank that was fed with tap water and left untouched by sterilization or extra nutrients. The machine alternated between b

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May 25 2026HEALTH

How gut microbes bounce back after gut bug attacks

Scientists picked 25 female lab mice and watched how their stomach and gut bacteria changed after an infection with Helicobacter pylori—the same bug that causes most stomach ulcers and even cancer in humans. For one week the mice hosted the invader, then for another month they got powdered Weizmanni

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