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Florida primaries for governor and Congress test Trump’s grip on his adopted state

Trump has had an inconsistent record on picks for governor in primaries this year

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Meet Ishanvi Sabniveesu, the Florida 10th-grader whose AI-powered cane can describe a blind user’s surroundings, work offline and make emergency calls

Ishanvi Sabniveesu is the innovative mind behind CareCane, an AI-powered cane designed specifically for visually impaired individuals. This remarkable device not only helps users navigate obstacles but also enhances their environmental perception. With offline functionality for broader use and emergency assistance features, CareCane has garnered Sabniveesu second place at the…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Extreme Heat Warning: Texas, Florida, other Southern states in US brace for triple-digit temperatures

Scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity grip the southern United States. Heat indices are exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit in several areas. Nights offer little relief as temperatures remain unusually warm. A persistent heat dome traps hot air, prolonging the dangerous conditions. Health officials urge caution and checking on vulnerable individuals.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

‘A new normal’: Miami faces worsening seaweed problem as piles of algae wash up on beaches

Officials have had to remove thousands of tons of sargassum from Florida’s beaches amid the climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

Florida mother pours hot wax on daughters before setting kitchen fire

A Florida mother has been arrested after authorities alleged that she deliberately started a fire inside her Miami-area home while her two young daughters were present and poured hot melted candle wax onto the children. Meliza Campos-Sanchez, 26, was arrested on Monday and faces charges including first-degree arson, child abuse…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Florida primaries: governor matchup set; Democratic socialist shocks establishment-backed nominee in Senate race – as it happened

Trump-backed Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly race to succeed term-limited governor Ron DeSantis; Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Senate primary

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

Florida man orders Outback Steakhouse after a long day at work. Then he looks in his to-go bag: ‘It just can’t get much worse’

This hangry guy's meal reportedly went from bad to worse.

We Got This Covered · Aug 18

Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu

Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

Murderer scheduled to be 13th person executed in Florida in 2026

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

In 1973, Marjorie Merriweather Post left Mar-a-Lago to the US government hoping it would become a 'Winter White House'; 44 years later, her vision came true

Mar-a-Lago has a long history that predates Donald Trump and the FBI search. Built in the 1920s by wealthy heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, the Florida mansion hosted royals, diplomats, lavish parties and charity events. Post later left the estate to the US government as a presidential retreat, but it was…

The Times of India · Aug 18