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The Sunshine State is home to over 350 colleges, universities, and technical schools for prospective students of all career interests. You'll find top-notch schools, decent schools, and then some not-so-great options here.

I've always had a bit of an affinity for turtles. I own several small statues depicting sea turtles swimming, and I follow any stories on them I might come across. Well, the sea turtle is in the Florida news again, and this time it's for a good reason. Recent studies have shown loggerhead turtles are nesting in the Sunshine State in record numbers. This is great news, as it shows conservation efforts are having an impact on one of Florida’s most iconic creatures.

A school district in Florida has faced backlash after ordering the removal of all books and materials that contain LGBTQ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries.

Progress Village, located in Eastern Hillsborough County, has become the first Black community in Florida to adopt a solar microgrid. This initiative aims to combat the energy burden faced by frontline communities and address disparities in access to clean energy and economic opportunities.

New College of Florida has taken legal action against an opposition group called 'Alt New College' for trademark infringement. Alt New College, an online learning platform, was established to support the academic freedom of faculty and students following changes made by the conservative leadership of New College of Florida.

Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law has been a hotbed of controversy since its inception in 2005, sparking intense debate about self-defense, racial bias, and the value of human life. The law asserts that a person has no duty to retreat and has the right to use deadly force if they believe it necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm. The subjectivity inherent in the law raises profound questions about its application and consequences, leaving many to wonder whether it truly serves as a means of self-defense or a license to kill.

Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. My journey to explore all facets continues - especially beyond tourism in Florida. Let's stroll through the winding backroads of theSunshine State.

In a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the Jacksonville community, a PNC Bank in the Arlington area fell victim to a brazen robbery. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently on the hunt for a male suspect believed to be responsible for the crime. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of the incident and the ongoing investigation.

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Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. My journey to explore all facets of life in the South continues - especially beyond tourism in Florida. Let's stroll through the winding backroads of theSunshine State.

In Tampa, Florida, a recent legislative change is bringing a significant shift in the approach to dog breed restrictions. Effective October 1st, local ordinances targeting specific dog breeds, such as Pit bulls, will no longer hold legal ground.

During the summer of 2022, a number of Floridians who sought state unemployment benefits amid the pandemic received notifications stating they were overcompensated. Recipients were instructed to reimburse the state, and were told that failure to do so could result in their cases being forwarded to debt collection agencies.

New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Corez brought a little taste of her home borough, The Bronx, to the impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden. Questioning witnesses in the first impeachment hearing staged by House Republicans, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked each involved Republican to admit they were not presenting “firsthand witness accounts” of crimes allegedly committed by President Joe Biden.

According to a press release, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is researching a virus present in Florida known to be fatal in freshwater turtles, called turtle fraservirus 1 (TFV1). To aid in that effort, the FWC recently launched a new way to report sick, abnormal, or dead turtles through a reporting form online at MyFWC.com/TFV1. This data will assist staff and partners as they work to better understand TFV1.

Governor Ron DeSantis' hopes of boosting his 2024 presidential candidacy have been dashed as America has made up its mind about him. His lackluster performance in the second Republican Party presidential debate and his inability to make a compelling case for his candidacy have led to a decline in his poll numbers and general reviews as a national candidate.

This article discusses the financial cost of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's conservative culture-war laws. While DeSantis boasts about his success in passing these laws, he fails to mention the millions of taxpayer dollars that have been wasted defending them in court. The article highlights the exorbitant amount of money spent on legal fees and the negative impact it has on the state budget. It also explores the motivations behind these laws and their implications for DeSantis's political future.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Disney governing district has decided to restore stipends for employees after facing backlash for stripping them of their free park passes and discounts.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made bold claims about the threat of terrorists crossing the southern border and criticized President Joe Biden for not taking the issue seriously.

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O.D.D.I.T.Y, the genre-blurring musical sensation, has once again pushed boundaries with his latest album, Love is___., produced by Punchboi and Sensei Wu. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, but now making waves globally, O.D.D.I.T.Y has captured the essence of life's most profound emotion and packaged it into a rich, multifaceted album.