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Cuban Man Dies by Suicide in ICE Detention in Miami, Second in Florida in a Month
A Cuban man died by presumed suicide in ICE custody in Miami, marking the second such death in Florida detention in a month.
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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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Tampa Bay marinas see diesel prices over $6 per gallon as fuel costs surge
Rising fuel costs hit Tampa Bay boaters and charter operators as diesel prices exceed $6 per gallon at area marinas during peak season.
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Nikki Beach Miami faces eviction as Boucher Brothers win redevelopment bid
The iconic South Beach day club at 1 Ocean Drive may lose its prime location as new developers plan Mediterranean and Japanese restaurants for the site.
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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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Mulligan's Beach House in Jensen Beach closes after 23 years citing high rent
Mulligan's Beach House in Jensen Beach closed Easter Sunday after 23 years, with owners citing exorbitant rent costs and unsuccessful six-month search for buyer.
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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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Miami Hurricanes Defeat FGCU 12-4, Stay Perfect 8-0 in Midweek Games
Miami Hurricanes baseball team defeated Florida Gulf Coast 12-4 at Mark Light Field, maintaining their perfect 8-0 record in midweek matchups this season.
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Jacksonville's Pearl Square announces 655 Pearl, first downtown office tower in 20 years
The $750 million Pearl Square development unveils plans for a six-story, 100,000-square-foot office building in Jacksonville's North Core district.
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St. Lucie County overspent $46 million, Florida CFO Ingoglia says
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says St. Lucie County overtaxed and overspent residents by $46 million last year during Treasure Coast visit.
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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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Fertility Center of Orlando closes after embryo mix-up lawsuits
The Longwood clinic faces two lawsuits including one alleging it implanted another couple's embryo, resulting in parents giving birth to a non-biological child.
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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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Jacksonville bars see business boost one month after 3 a.m. alcohol ordinance
Downtown Jacksonville businesses report increased revenue and improved safety after city extended last call from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. in new ordinance.
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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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Miami-Dade Street Cat Clinic performs 10,000 spay surgeries annually
The Street Cat Clinic and Miami-Dade Animal Services perform over 23,000 spay and neuter surgeries annually to address cat overpopulation in South Florida.
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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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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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DeSantis signs $30.9 million emergency funding to restore HIV drug program
Governor Ron DeSantis signed emergency legislation providing $30.9 million to restore HIV medication access for more than 12,000 Floridians through June 30, 2026.
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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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Jacksonville Jaguars open 75,287-square-foot downtown office at One Tower Court
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened their new business operations headquarters in downtown Jacksonville's first new Class A office building since 2007.
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Daytona Beach businesses report cancellations after viral takeover videos
Property managers and hotels in Daytona Beach say they're fielding questions and cancellations after videos from an unsanctioned spring break event went viral.
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Florida State University Expands AWS Partnership for AI Research Tools
FSU deepens collaboration with Amazon Web Services to provide researchers and students greater access to cloud computing and artificial intelligence tools.
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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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Cocoa applies for $57 million federal grant for new Brightline station
Cocoa city leaders seek federal funding for Space Coast Brightline station as rail service faces financial challenges and credit downgrades.
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Brightline faces debt crisis as S&P warns of default within six months
Credit agency S&P Global warns Brightline faces virtual certainty of financial restructuring within six months as passenger rail service struggles with debt payments.
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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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Orlando businesses brace for price hikes as gas hits $3.71 per gallon
Orlando metal fabricator reports 50% aluminum price increase while food truck owners face rising fuel costs as Florida gas averages $3.71 per gallon amid Iran tensions.
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Jacksonville launches AI-powered Express Lane permitting to cut delays
Jacksonville partners with SwiftBuild.ai to streamline building permits using artificial intelligence while keeping human oversight for final decisions.
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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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Fort Lauderdale Airport sees 304 delays, 98 cancellations amid TSA staffing issues
Hundreds of travelers slept on floors at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as flight disruptions plagued South Florida airports Tuesday.
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South Florida condo sales surge in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach as prices drop
Double-digit sales increases in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties driven by lower prices and mortgage rates falling to 6% in February.
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Whitey's Fish Camp in Fleming Island sells for $3.8 million to Harry's group
The iconic Fleming Island seafood restaurant founded in 1963 was purchased by Harry's of America LLC for $3.8 million on March 12.
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Louisiana auto insurers cut rates 11% after tort reform laws take effect
Allstate units reduce Louisiana auto insurance rates by up to 11% following sweeping tort reform legislation signed in May 2025, affecting over 58,000 policies.
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Miami tops global housing bubble risk list with 1.73 score, UBS warns
UBS ranks Miami as world's most at-risk housing market with bubble score of 1.73, surpassing 2006 crisis levels in price-to-rent ratios.