A Florida woman drove a stolen car for two years without knowing, and now she’s paying $330 a month for a vehicle she had to give back The dealership denied any wrongdoing. We Got This Covered · Aug 30
Some Retirees Are Choosing Delaware Over Florida: How the Retirement Math Adds Up Florida has long been a favored retirement destination, but lately, Delaware is having a moment. Kiplinger · Aug 30
Florida Accuses Two of the Nation's Largest Prescription Middlemen of Colluding to Underpay the Pharmacies Filling Prescriptions Florida sued Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics, alleging a price-fixing deal that forced pharmacies to fill prescriptions at a loss. Medical Daily · Aug 30
The Real Cost of Retiring in Florida: Insider Tips for Newcomers From a Wealth Adviser Who Lives There Who better to explain the taxes and other costs that newcomers to Florida may not expect than a wealth manager who's lived and worked there for 30 years? Kiplinger · Aug 30
In 2013, Florida’s Tortuga Music Festival began restoring dunes with sea oats; 13 years later, fans and volunteers have planted 33,000+ on Fort Lauderdale Beach For over thirteen years, music enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers have joined forces to rejuvenate the dunes at Fort Lauderdale Beach, a tradition that began alongside the Tortuga Music Festival in 2013. By planting resilient sea oats, they bolster coastal defenses against storm surges and erosion, while also creating essential nesting… The Times of India · Aug 30
‘Grassroots will beat big money every day’: can a DSA member flip a Republican Senate seat? Angie Nixon won one of the biggest upsets in US midterm primaries – and if elected, the Democrat would be the first African American senator in Florida history The Guardian - US · Aug 30
How a student turned waste glass into an ‘oyster home’ and won Rs 1.2 lakh award A Florida high school student, Delaney Peterson, has explored an unusual way to support oyster reef restoration, by turning discarded glass into a potential habitat for young oysters. Her research tested recycled foamed glass aggregate as a hard surface where oyster larvae could settle and grow. The project, which connects… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Everything I do to treat summer pigmentation, as a sun-loving beauty editor living in Florida Yes, you can enjoy the sun (responsibly) and tackle pigmentation at the same time Woman & Home · Aug 29
DeSantis Breaks With the GOP on Flock Cameras — Public Is 'Right to Be Concerned' About Surveillance Network Gov. Ron DeSantis says Flock license plate cameras are "out of control," as Florida's own enforcement records show the network has repeatedly aided ICE arrests in immigrant-heavy communities. Latin Times · Aug 29
Daytona Cup pole is a special "life achievement" for Florida native Ross Chastain Chastain grew up less than two hours away from Daytona International Speedway, and now, he will lead the field to the green flag in this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at the historic track Motorsport · Aug 29
Disabled Florida passenger is forced to use an airport wheelchair after his own is stolen at the gate: ‘Thank God I had an AirTag on it’ Losing your autonomy because of someone else’s actions. We Got This Covered · Aug 29
Florida IHOP workers are suing after their manager allegedly mocked Juneteenth and made shocking ‘chicken and watermelons’ remarks The plaintiffs described it as a hostile workplace. We Got This Covered · Aug 29
Colombia Ends "Total Peace" Shield, Signs Fast-Tracks Extraditions to the U.S. of Five Illegal armed groups Colombia's new president reversed Petro-era protections for five armed-group leaders, ordering extradition to the U.S. — one case is filed in Florida. Latin Times · Aug 29
Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts Searching for exoplanets and clues on planet formation, the Roman telescope begins million-mile journey from Florida launchpad The Guardian - US · Aug 29
The Times of India · Aug 29 A Florida couple turned a former bank into America’s first jellyfish museum with 21 tanks and around 20 species In a remarkable transformation, a neglected bank branch in Florida has turned into the first-ever dedicated jellyfish museum in the United States. Ukrainian refugees Alex and Yana Yanovsky, who found safety after fleeing their homeland, created this captivating space. With dim lighting, visitors can gaze at around twenty jellyfish species…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 ‘The angle of the dog, the hat and the tattoo on her foot all come together’: Trace Meek’s best phone picture A family day in a Florida back yard was the setting for a summertime memory it would be impossible to recreate
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Florida HVAC worker arrested after he is caught on film kicking a customer’s dog Video footage captured the moment the dog was struck and rendered unconscious for a significant period
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Exclusive: Black employees launch lawsuit against Florida IHOP claiming constant racism from a manager Exclusive: An IHOP manager in Florida allegedly subjected Black employees to ceaseless racism, referring to herself as their ‘master,’ making light of Juneteenth, and reportedly telling them, ‘If it's not white, then it's not right’
Ballotpedia · Aug 28 Special election to fill the remainder of Sec. of State Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate term happening in Florida on Nov. 3 Incumbent Ashley B. Moody (R), Angela Nixon (D), and Neil Gillespie (No Party Affiliation) are running in the special election for U.S. Senate in Florida on November 3, 2026.
International Business Times UK · Aug 28 Florida Republican Declares Jelly Roll Is '100% Not Welcomed' After Jimmy Kimmel Show Trump Jokes Florida Republican Jimmy Patronis has declared Jelly Roll '100% not welcomed' in the Panhandle after the singer mocked President Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Latin Times · Aug 28 The Tide Is Turning Against Flock Cameras: Florida, Arizona and Other States Start to Question the Surveillance Network The tide seems to be turning against the use of the massive number of flock cameras in the U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week that the rapid spread of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras has become "out of control," adding a powerful new voice to a…
Frugal Gardening · Aug 28 A Lawn Dispute With an HOA Ended With 7 Days in Jail: Here’s How It Got That Far Brown grass usually calls for a sprinkler, a hose, or perhaps a resigned shrug at the weather. For Irena Green, a homeowner in Riverview, Florida, brown grass became the opening chapter of an HOA dispute that eventually led to a court order, an arrest warrant, and seven days in the…
The Times of India · Aug 28 Meet Delaney Peterson, the Florida student who tested recycled foamed glass as a potential habitat for oysters A Florida student's experiment uses recycled foamed glass for oyster reef restoration. This lightweight, porous material offers a potential new surface for young oysters to settle. Oyster reefs are vital for coastal ecosystems and shoreline protection. Delaney Peterson's research investigates waste reuse and marine habitat creation simultaneously. Her project received…
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit ‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says
Ballotpedia · Aug 28 Voters in seven states to decide 13 property tax measures in 2026 In 2026, voters in seven states will decide—or have already decided—13 statewide ballot measures related to property tax policy. Louisiana voters defeated one measure, Amendment 4, on May 16. The remaining 12 measures will appear on the November 3 ballot in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wyoming.