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Jan 11 2026SPORTS

Florida's Dominant Victory Over Tennessee: A Closer Look

Florida's basketball team showed their strength on January 10, 2026, with a strong win against the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The final score was 91-67, extending Florida's winning streak at home to 15 games. Boogie Fland had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 23 points. His impres

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Jan 10 2026SPORTS

A Close Shave: Fenwick's Last-Second Heroics

Basketball games can be nail-biters. Fenwick's Jake Thies proved that with a buzzer-beating shot. The Friars edged out Brother Rice 35-34 in a thrilling Catholic League Blue matchup. Kayonta Williams and Tommy Thies also chipped in with points, but it was Jake's clutch performance that stole the sho

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Jan 10 2026OPINION

Florida's Housing Hurdle: What's Holding Back Affordable Living?

Florida's Live Local Act, a 2023 law aimed at tackling housing affordability, is facing resistance from some wealthy areas. These communities are putting up barriers to block new housing developments, despite the law's incentives like tax breaks and easier zoning rules. The law was designed to enco

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Florida's Big Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Florida's Fight for Fair Voting Lines

Florida's voting districts are in the spotlight again. The state's rules for drawing these lines are being tested. In 2010, Florida voters made a big decision. They approved the Fair Districts Amendments. These rules aim to stop politicians from manipulating voting districts to favor their party. Bu

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Jan 01 2026OPINION

Florida's Bear Hunt: A Questionable Conservation Strategy

Florida's approach to managing its black bear population has sparked controversy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved a three-week hunt without any monitoring or check stations. Critics argue that this decision contradicts both scientific recommendations and

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florida's Straw Struggle: Paper vs. Plastic and the PFAS Problem

Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b

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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

Florida's Chilly New Year's Surprise: A Tropical State Shivers

Florida, known for its sunny beaches and warm weather, experienced an unusual cold snap on New Year's Eve. Many cities, like West Palm Beach and Miami, had their coldest December 31st in over 20 years. This cold wave came after a month of warmer-than-usual temperatures, making the sudden chill even

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Florida's AI Stand: Protecting People or Stifling Progress?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves with his strong stance against artificial intelligence. He's not just fighting cultural battles this time; he's worried about jobs, the economy, and even democracy itself. DeSantis is particularly concerned about data centers. These massive facilities a

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Florida's Hidden Green Treasures

Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but it also has a lot of protected areas. About 67% of southern Florida is covered by national and state parks. That's around 3. 5 million acres of land and water south of Lake Okeechobee. Most people don't realize this when they visit Orlando or th

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