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Florida citrus growers wage ‘war’ to try and stop deadly greening disease
The $9 billion industry is facing its biggest threat yet, putting at risk the state's economy and very identity. Blame a mottled brown bug no bigger than a pencil eraser and a disease…
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Just ask Reagan the rescue dog if you can trust Rick Scott’s election eve promises
Scott says he will spend $100 million to try to get Floridians to forget virtually everything he did up until this campaign season. Unfortunately for Scott, Floridians are not as…
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Rivera’s the wildcard in Tuesday’s District 26 primary
Tuesday is Election Day in Florida. The District 26 congressional primary is an important one for anyone who follows the Cuba issue. Republicans in that area will choose who will…
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Solar Power: Anywhere but in the Sunshine State
Now all this sunshine should be good for something other than getting a tan. Indeed: With all that sun comes a huge potential for solar power.
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Florida and feds in a showdown over when to test students still learning English
Federal education officials have decided Florida does not know best when it comes to school accountability and English-language learners.
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Copper Fest: A cultural exchange in Miami
This year, for the first time, 26 artists with different specialties are flying together to Miami to share space in the same event.
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Meet Adrian Wyllie, the outlaw Libertarian in Florida governor’s race
The relaxed crowd of happy hour craft beer drinkers Thursday night seemed totally turned off by politics as usual in Florida — the ideal audience for Adrian Wyllie.
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Five issues that may decide the Florida governor’s race
Florida’s gubernatorial election is less than three months away. This one may be the most important governor’s race in the country with national implications, especially for 2016.
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Scientists reluctant to stop ‘red tide’ algae bloom
Beachgoers could soon be seeing red off the Florida coast. A microscopic algae is growing out of control in the Gulf Coast. Although it can be toxic to marine life, some scientists are…
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The guest at the Carlyle
Those who knew him say that, although he was one of brightest comedians who ever lived, he was in reality an extremely melancholy man.
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