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Submerged Florida island reveals Civil War-era cemetery

Civil War Union Soldiers in Trenches on June 9, 1864 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Everett Collection In the summer of 2016, Joshua Marano was flying over the Gulf of Mexico when he observed an unusual pattern in the water. Mr. Marano, a National Park Service maritime archaeologist, reviewed some antique nautical charts in

Florida roads will be built with radioactive material after bill passes

Radioactive material to be used in road building in Florida – Machinery for road construction in use on freeways – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Timothy OLeary Orlando, FL. – Governor DeSantis is being urged by environmental organizations all across the Southeast of the United States to veto a law that would permit the use

Why are flags at half-staff this Sunday in Florida?

American flags lowered to half mast in bright blue sky – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lazyllama On Sunday in Florida, flags will be flown at half-staff in remembrance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. Flags were ordered to be lowered for the 42nd commemoration of the yearly day of memorial by Florida Governor Ron

Avoid these 5 Florida Lottery tickets

Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi Do you feel lucky? Reconsider your position. None of these Florida Lottery scratch-off games will likely result in a grand prize winner, so don’t hold your breath. Although there are a few chances to win $1 million, time may be running

Florida Panthers cause major upset after beating record-setting Boston Bruins

Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YES Market Media Losing streaks are not something these Boston Bruins are used to. During the regular season, they dominated the NHL, setting a single-season record with 65 victories, winning the Presidents’ Trophy with a league-high 135 points, 22 points more than any other team,

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation has received one of its largest financial gifts yet

Florida Wildlife Corridor – Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone One of its largest financial gifts was disclosed by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation. “It’s significant because it is helping us to be able to accelerate the pace of conservation and continue to advocate for the

Florida House backs lowering the age to purchase guns

Guns – Permitless Carry – Protestors rallying for gun control – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen In a vote to undo a controversial move made following the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, the Florida House approved a bill on Friday that would lower the legal

Intense tornado hits close to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Tornado leaves debris and trees scattered — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lawoowoo According to officials and eyewitness accounts, a violent storm system that produced tornadoes tore through a region close to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, damaging homes and overturning cars. A man was stuck between a boat and a concrete piling due to a

Lyft, Uber drivers will join together at airports throughout Florida ahead of driver unionization effort

Uber — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lutsenko_Oleksandr On Friday, April 28, Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at airports all throughout Florida to launch a historic campaign to unionize ridesharing workers in the state. The protests took place at the airports in Orlando, Miami, and Tampa. In an effort to secure more pay and put an end

Anthony Richardson of Florida is selected by the Colts with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

Anthony Richardson drafted to Colts (Not Pictured) Indianapolis Colts playing on the field – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jamie Lamor Thompson The Colts found their player on Thursday night, following months of arduous, exhaustive internal evaluation and months of arduous, exhausting exterior speculation. Anthony Richardson of Florida was selected by the Colts as the