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Florida Couple Faces Charges Over Sunken Treasure Sales

Cruising World · July 8, 2025

A diver explores the mysterious remains of a centuries-old shipwreck resting on the ocean floor. Nejat Semerci/stock.adobe.com Gold, shipwrecks, and an international legal storm. A maritime mystery decades in the making may soon play out in a...

Will Starship launch from Florida in 2025? Public hearings underway

Florida Today ·

Starship has made headlines this year for a series of explosions after launching from SpaceX's Starbase headquarters in Texas for uncrewed flight tests. During the first of 3 scheduled public hearings on Florida's Space Coast, most of those who...

Beloved Florida Destination Named 'Most Stressed City' In The State

WIOD - Florida ·

Every city has its challenges, but some places deal with more stress than others. Whether it’s long hours at work, rising living costs, traffic that never ends, or just not enough time to relax, life in the most stressed city in Florida can feel...

Florida Highway Set to Be Renamed ‘President Donald J. Trump Boulevard’

The Daily Beast · July 8, 2025

A portion of a South Florida highway could be renamed “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.” The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners will vote Tuesday on the resolution to rename the four-mile section of Southern Boulevard in Palm...

Congressman Byron Donalds talks bid for Florida governor and the issues he wants to tackle

WTSP - Florida · July 10, 2025

Donalds (R-Naples) entered the race for governor after an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Since then, he's raised millions for his bid. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Still a year and one month away from the Primary Election, Florida's 2026...

DACA recipient of 20 years detained at Alligator Alcatraz over traffic stop 'misunderstanding'

Irish Star · July 11, 2025

21:59 ET, 10 Jul 2025Updated 22:00 ET, 10 Jul 2025 A recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been moved to President Donald Trump's "Alligator Alcatraz" after being in the U.S. for two decades. Speaking to the...

This Historic Barrier Island Hotel Was Just Named The Best Resort In Florida

Southern Living ·

Key Takeaways The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande was named Florida’s top resort in T+L’s 2025 “World’s Best Awards.” This 111-year-old, family-owned inn charms with Old Florida style, pastel décor, and timeless traditions. It earned the highest...

Team effort helps save Florida family that fell into Avalanche Gorge

Hungry Horse News - Montana · July 10, 2025

A heroic team effort saved the lives of a family from Florida that fell into Avalanche Gorge in Glacier National Park on July 6. Mike Skidmore and his family were hiking near the gorge about 7 p.m. when his brother, Tommy Skidmore, saw two people...

Parade of Sail kicks off Tall Ship festivities in Duluth

WDIO - Minnesota · July 10, 2025

The Festival of Sail has taken over the harbor in Duluth. While some of the tall ships arrived earlier in the week, the celebration officially kicked off with the Parade of Sail. Ten ships, including the USCG Cutter Sundew lined up to pass through...

Summer deals abound as Las Vegas visitor traffic keeps dropping

Reno Gazette-Journal - Nevada ·

Las Vegas’ hotel-casino operators are all about the deals this summer. Resorts World is offering up to 40% off room rates and a $75 daily resort credit, plus free self-parking through Aug. 28. The Strat's summer value package includes room rates...

Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers to Reduce Airline Accidents?

Scientific American · July 10, 2025

On January 29 a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people. Although air traffic controllers in the airport tower at the time saw...

Florida Man Celebrated Birthday With Alleged Methed-Up Joyride On Stolen Sightseeing Train & Fitting Mugshot

OutKick - Tennessee · July 8, 2025

A Florida man is accused of doing meth and stealing a sightseeing train on his birthday. PublishedJuly 8, 2025 1:59 PM EDT•UpdatedJuly 8, 2025 1:59 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link You turn 57 only once, so you might as well go all out. For...

Trump taps Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as ‘interim’ NASA head

Astronomy Magazine · July 10, 2025

Sean Duffy was ceremonially sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Transportation by Vice-President J.D. Vance in January. Credit: Department of Transportation Sean Duffy, with limited space experience, is NASA's temporary leader. President Trump's...

Underwater Photographer May Face Trial Over Gold Taken From Historic Shipwreck

PetaPixel - California · July 10, 2025

A special agent with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations holding two of the five gold ingots looted from a 18th century shipwreck in France. The gold bars were returned to France in 2022 An underwater photographer could face trial over the...

5 prowling suspects accused of car burglaries, arrested trying to flee Florida deputies

CBS 12 - Florida ·

RIVIERVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — Being on the prowl landed five individuals behind bars, especially after they were caught trying to break into vehicles on Monday. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), at about 12:58 a.m.,...

Family of fallen FHP trooper files counter lawsuit against estate of truck driver

WPBF - Florida · July 10, 2025

I’M ERIN GUY WITH YOUR NEWS TO GO. THE MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO ASSASSINATE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP NEARLY A YEAR AGO IS TRYING TO GET RID OF HIS COURT APPOINTED PUBLIC DEFENDERS. A HEARING FOR RYAN ROUTH IS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN FORT PIERCE. THE...

New ICE pact could have Florida jail staff driving immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz

Hanford Sentinel - California ·

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County jail staff could be directed — at county expense — to haul immigration detainees to “Alligator Alcatraz” or other detention facilities used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement if county commissioners approve an...

Florida Surfer Recovering After Being Attacked by Shark in 'Shark Bite Capital of the World'

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW A Florida surfer is recovering at a local hospital after his left arm was bitten by a shark on Sunday, July 6 Matthew Bender told a local news outlet that it felt like "electricity" running through his body when the shark attacked him...

Diamondback terrapins threatened by poaching and crab traps in Southwest Florida

Fox 4 - Florida · July 10, 2025

SANIBEL, Fla. — Diamondback terrapins in Southwest Florida are facing serious threats to their survival, including habitat loss, water pollution, poaching for the pet trade, and accidental drownings in blue crab traps. The Sanibel Captiva...

Florida roadway could be renamed 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard'

WESH 2 - Florida · July 8, 2025

Florida roadway could be renamed 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard' ARRESTED FOR THE ALLEGED GAMBLING RING INVOLVING THE SUSPENDED OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF IS NOW OUT OF JAIL. WHY A JUDGE FINALLY SIGNED OFF ON LETTING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE POST...