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Olympics medal tracker from Florida for the 2024 Games in Paris

The Eiffel Tower adorned with the Olympics symbol, as seen from the pedestrian zone on the Iéna Bridge on June 9, 2024 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by noriox Athletes from the Sunshine State have already made an impact at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Three days into the 2024 Olympics, Team USA leads

A judge in Florida permanently prohibits a portion of the “Stop WOKE Act”

Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen The contentious Individual Freedom Act, often known as the “Stop WOKE Act,” which set limitations on how Republican lawmakers and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis handled racial issues in workplace training, has been permanently halted by a federal judge. The Republican governor signed a number of measures

The worst of the stench-filled sargassum invasion has not yet reached Florida beaches

Sargassum (seaweed) pollution — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bret Reyes There aren’t many more summer weekends left, and people are hoping that the foul-smelling sargassum seaweed that covered Florida’s beaches last year won’t return. Sargassum invaded the Sunshine State in historic numbers during the spring and summer of last year, but so far in 2024, far

Formation possibilities improve for the disturbance headed toward Florida, according to the NHC

Storm on Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur There’s a medium possibility currently for a tropical disturbance headed toward Florida to form during the course of the next week. The National Hurricane Center predicts that a tropical wave that is approaching will combine with a region of unsettled weather over the central

Pharmacy increases COVID-19 test inventory as Florida cases increase

BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Test: Courtesy — Image by: Abbott The demand for COVID-19 tests that may be done at home is becoming more and more overwhelming for many well-known pharmacies. Andy Kimmel, the owner of Greenwood Pharmacy in Lake Mary, is able to keep these vital tests in stock. Greenwood Pharmacy orders and receives merchandise

Residents of South Florida protest in the wake of the contentious Venezuelan election results

Woman at Venezuelan voting booth – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Humberto Matheus In response to the controversial election results, Venezuelan expatriates reacted with calls for freedom resounding throughout South Florida on Monday. With 51 percent of the vote, Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the Venezuelan presidential election overnight, while Edmundo Gonzalez, according

Safety authorities are looking into a second low-flying Southwest Airlines incident, this time in Florida

Southwest Airlines Jet Plane – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD A Southwest Airlines aircraft went down to a height of 150 feet (45 meters) over water while it was still approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) away from its planned landing location at the airport in Tampa, Florida. This incident is being looked into by

Ram Gets Patent for Pickup Truck Third-Row Jump Seats

Dodge Ram – Photo Source: Stellantis Quick Overview There was a period when pickup trucks prioritized functionality above everything else. They had two doors, a bench seat, and a large gear shifter that stuck out of the floorboard. Back then, pickups were tough vehicles made for labor-intensive work and towing big loads. But things have

Due to people relocating from neighboring states, Florida’s population now exceeds 23 million for the first time

Population growth – Image: Driving on South Florida highway – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Julian Prizont-Cado According to state demographic projections, this year’s migration wave from neighboring states caused Florida’s population to surpass 23 million inhabitants for the first time. According to estimates provided earlier this month by the state Demographic Estimating Conference, Florida

Florida State, Clemson decide whether to leave the ACC by deadline

ACC Network – Florida State University fans gather for a FSU Seminole football game in Doak Campbell Stadium. — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ruth Peterkin It seems Clemson and Florida State have made a definitive choice on their membership in the ACC, at least with regard to their near future in the conference, amidst the continuous