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Health department: Brevard dengue cases up to 5 after first-ever local transmissions
Florida Today
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Five locally acquired cases of dengue virus, a mosquito-borne illness, have been confirmed in Brevard County, Florida, marking the first instance of local transmission in the county. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions...
To reduce waste, Broward behavior must change | Letters to the editor
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 1, 2025
Linda Thompson Gonzalez’s Another Viewpoint piece on solid waste and Broward’s poor recycling rate should be mandatory reading for anyone who sends trash to the county landfill (Can we put 5 million tons of trash in your yard? | July 21). If...
Special Marine Warning Issued for Brevard County Waters by National Weather Service
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Home » Home » Special Marine Warning Issued for Brevard County Waters by National Weather Service stay tuned to space coast daily for updates! The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Special Marine Warning for parts of northern...
Parks and Recreation caretakers sought in Brevard County
WFTV - Florida
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August 1, 2025
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for caring individuals to help look after F. Burton Smith Park and McKnight Family Sports Complex in Cocoa and Rockledge. Caretaker positions are unpaid and...
Brevard teen's memory fuels mental health mission — and a dance-a-thon
Florida Today
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Emily Dailey, a dancer struggling with OCD and anxiety, died by suicide in January at age 18. Her family started the non-profit Give Yourself a Reason to raise mental health awareness among young adults. The organization's first fundraiser, a...
Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Miami-Dade County in week ending July 26
South Miami-Dade News - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Miami-Dade County...
Orlando receives Florida DOGE letter with audit set for this month
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Orlando became the latest local government to be targeted with an upcoming audit by Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, joining Orange County in having the state take a closer look at its books. The letter sent to Mayor Buddy...
Florida DOGE will come to town for two-day review of city of Jacksonville's spending
The Florida Times-Union
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Florida's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will review Jacksonville's budget due to a 57% increase in property tax collections since 2020. Mayor Deegan argues the increased revenue is necessary for public safety and city improvements,...
1 gas station in cities throughout Duval County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 26
Duval Times - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Duval County selling...
1 gas station in cities throughout Broward County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 26
Central Broward News - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Broward County selling E15...
Hillsborough County Public Schools' millage referendum to begin this academic year
WTSP - Florida
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Hillsborough County property owners will see a property tax increase due to the millage referendum passed last election. Author: wtsp.com Published: 6:57 AM EDT August 1, 2025 Updated: 6:57 AM EDT August 1, 2025
Florida AG, Orange County at standoff over ICE assistance
The Center Square
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July 31, 2025
(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Orange County mayor and commissioners are at a standoff over county officials working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention efforts through ICE’s 287(g)...
West Palm Beach police arrest 2 suspects in child sexual battery case
WFLX Fox 29 - Florida
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July 31, 2025
Two West Palm Beach men are facing charges in connection with a child sexual battery investigation, officers announced Thursday. The two suspects, identified as Josue David Mendez-Sales, 26, and Pablo Neftaly Cobon-Mendez, 23, are both facing...
‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments in immigration enforcement clash
WKMG 6 - Florida
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July 31, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is standing by comments he made about the Florida attorney general’s age and experience, a day after the two clashed over immigration enforcement. Speaking to News 6 Thursday, Demings said,...
1 gas station in cities throughout Hillsborough County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 26
West Hillsborough News - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Hillsborough County...
Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Hillsborough County in week ending July 26
West Hillsborough News - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Hillsborough County...
'Arrest today potentially saved lives': Man linked to shooting spree in Palm Beach County in jail
WPBF - Florida
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July 31, 2025
THAT IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. NEW TONIGHT A MAN IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING UP SEVERAL HOMES AND BUILDINGS. BUILDINGS ACROSS PALM BEACH COUNTY. INVESTIGATORS SAY IT WAS, QUOTE, PURE LUCK THAT NO ONE WAS HURT. OUR REPORTER ANGELA ROZIER EXPLAINS HOW...
Florida DOGE coming to Jacksonville to ‘report on excessive spending at the city and county level,’ councilman says
News4Jax - Florida
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July 31, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Councilman Rory Diamond said Florida DOGE is coming to the city to “identify and report on excessive spending at the city and county level.” “We were just doing surface stuff with Duval DOGE,” Diamond said. “This...
Orange County Sheriff's Office seeks crossing guards
Orange Observer - Florida
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July 31, 2025
The Sheriff's Office is looking to hire 75 crossing guards before school starts Monday, Aug. 11. As children across Orange County head back to school, the people behind their safety on the streets return to work. Orange County Sheriff’s Office is...
Orange County mayor says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Florida’s attorney general on ICE contract
WFTV - Florida
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July 31, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A political battle between Florida’s attorney general and the mayor of Orange County played out in front of cameras Wednesday. Mayor Jerry Demings told Channel 9 he is not going to let Attorney General James Uthmeier “bully”...