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Which Florida stores are closing so far in 2025? Here's a list

Feel like there are already a lot of store closing announcements in 2025? Here's a list of retailers closing stores in and outside of Florida.

What state has the best wildlife conservation? Florida ranks top 15 on this list, Here's why

Here’s where Florida ranks on SmileHub’s top 15 best states for wildlife protection and a little bit about invasive species in the state.

Carson Beck, Hanna Cavinder reportedly have multiple cars stolen overnight in South Florida

A Mercedes and Lamborghini owned by former Georgia and current Miami quarterback Carson Beck was reportedly stolen in South Florida, according to Andy Slate of Fox Sports 640.

'Florida Farm Bill' would eliminate fluoride from public water supplies statewide

A Florida Senate Republican filed a wide-ranging "Florida Farm Bill" that, among other things, would ban local governments from adding fluoride to public water supplies.

Florida Atlantic vs. Wichita State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 20 best bets by model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Wichita State Shockers vs. FAU Owls on Thursday night

Costco no stranger to Florida, with more warehouse clubs planned. What to know

Costco ran into problems earlier this week when some Florida residents showed up at a neighborhood information meeting. More than 250 people attended the meeting, with most opposed to Costco's plans for a new warehouse club in Naples, its second in Collier County. It's not the first time the warehouse club has run into opposition in Florida.

Senate unveils ‘rural renaissance’ plan to bolster 31 Florida counties

TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Ben Albritton calls it the “fight for a rural renaissance in Florida.”

Chemtrails over the Gulf of America? Get ready for this Florida legislative session.

Oh, the irony. Florida legislators who have scoffed at climate change now concerned about chemtrails and "weather modification" conspiracies.

Most Floridians plan to vacation in 2025, AAA says, but spring break travel may cost more

When people think of spring break, they still think of Florida, according to an AAA survey. Here's where they're going, and what it might cost.

Can fired federal workers collect unemployment benefits in Florida? Here's what we know

Thousands of federal employees were fired last week by the Trump administration. Here's what Floridians need to know about collecting unemployment

Polar vortex ushers in life-threatening cold for over 90 million as far south as Florida, Texas

The polar vortex has returned to the U.S., and frostbite-inducing temperatures are blasting millions of Americans.

Winning Powerball numbers for Feb. 19, as jackpot nears $200 million. Florida ticket wins big

Powerball lottery drawings are at 11 p.m. EST every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, including holidays. Deadline to claim varies in each state.

Florida man arrested after shooting 2 Israeli tourists he mistakenly believed were Palestinian

A Florida man has been arrested and charged for shooting 17 bullets at two men who he thought were Palestinians.

Florida Powerball ticket worth $1 million. It's 1 of 3 winning tickets sold at Publix

A winning ticket was sold at a Publix at 3253 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., in Port St. Lucie. The quick pick ticket that matched five numbers is worth $1 million. Port St. Lucie is located along Florida's Treasure Coast, about 40 miles north of West Palm Beach or 100 miles southeast of Orlando.