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Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Death Threats Against Tampa General Hospital CEO
A federal jury convicted Lawrence Brunn, 63, of cyber harassment for threatening to behead the CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
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South Florida gas prices hit $4.15 per gallon amid Iran war
Gas prices in South Florida reach $4.15 per gallon, up about a dollar from last year, as Iran war impacts fuel costs across the region.
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Miami Worldcenter Retail Component Sells for $210 Million
The retail portion of Miami Worldcenter sold for $210 million, marking the largest non-mall retail transaction in South Florida since 2017.
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Darden closes half of Bahama Breeze locations, converts 14 Florida sites
Darden Restaurants shuttered 14 Bahama Breeze locations and plans to convert 14 remaining Florida sites to other brands over 12-18 months.
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Orlando nonprofit provides free prom attire to 325 Central Florida students
26Health donates 325 items of free prom attire to Central Florida students facing costs of $150-$300 for dresses and $200+ for tuxedos.
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Florida Power & Light Profit Margins Hit 23.51% in National Utility Report
Florida Power & Light ranked second nationally with 23.51% profit margins from 2021-2024, according to Energy and Policy Institute analysis of 110 utilities.
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AdventHealth opens training center at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach
AdventHealth opened a new training center at the renovated Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach as part of a $30-50 million community investment project.
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Aldi Opens Converted Winn-Dixie Store in Fernandina Beach Thursday
Former Winn-Dixie at 947 Amelia Plaza becomes Aldi store with April 2 opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift cards for first 200 customers.
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Winn-Dixie to close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville in mid-May
Two Harveys Supermarket locations in Arlington and North Shore will shut down in mid-May while two others convert to Winn-Dixie banner.
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Miami's Mignonette Restaurant Closes After Nearly 12 Years in Edgewater
Chef Danny Serfer shuttered the beloved seafood restaurant Mignonette on March 28 after nearly 12 years, ending an era for Miami's Edgewater dining scene.
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Southwest Florida home sales rise 2.7% as market shows first gains since 2022
Collier and Lee counties recorded year-over-year gains in closed home sales for the first time since February 2022, with some markets seeing double-digit increases.
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Pet Alliance opens $15M Orlando shelter after 2021 fire destroyed facility
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando opened its new $15 million animal shelter Saturday, marking recovery from devastating 2021 fire that destroyed previous facility.
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Publix files plans for 55,000-square-foot mega store on Biscayne Boulevard
Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets filed plans for a massive two-story store at 11380 Biscayne Blvd. in North Miami with 232 parking spaces.
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Pack Supermarket in Miami shut down third time for rodent violations
Pack Supermarket on NE 2nd Avenue closed again after inspectors found dead rat and multiple violations including rodent droppings near food prep areas.
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Study finds 68% of Jacksonville area restaurant shrimp dishes are imported
SeaD Consulting study reveals 25 of 44 Jacksonville restaurants falsely advertise imported shrimp as local Mayport wild-caught, charging customers $2 more per plate.
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Eight Central Florida restaurants forced to close by health inspectors
Health inspectors closed eight Central Florida eateries last week due to violations including rodent droppings, roaches, and lack of potable water.
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Hope Community Health Center Opens Free Clinic in Daytona Beach Friday
New free clinic on Derbyshire Road will serve uninsured residents with $250,000 in private donations funding the weekend operation.
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The Chattaway Restaurant in St. Petersburg to Close After 75 Years
Family-owned Chattaway restaurant at 358 22nd Ave. S. will close in July after 75 years, with property sale expected by end of July to developer Cullen Mahoney.
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Naples Beach Club opens 30,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary
Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, debuts The Sanctuary, a three-level wellness facility with 13 treatment rooms and advanced recovery technology.
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Seven Harveys stores converting to Winn-Dixie in Florida, Georgia
Two Jacksonville Harveys locations among seven stores transitioning to Winn-Dixie brand across Florida and southern Georgia as company streamlines operations.
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Margie's Market opens in Sarasota's Newtown with $700,000 foundation grant
All Faith's Food Bank opens free grocery market in Sarasota's Newtown community, funded by Charles and Margery Baranick Foundation grant exceeding $700,000.
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Six Florida Harveys Supermarkets converting to Winn-Dixie brand
Seven Harveys Supermarket locations across Florida and Georgia will become Winn-Dixie stores as part of company's brand unification strategy.
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Seven Central Florida restaurants closed by health inspectors last week
Health inspectors shuttered seven Central Florida eateries for violations including rodent droppings, roaches, and lack of potable water.