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Hillsborough schools to remove books after state memo

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Hillsborough County schools will remove several books after a memo from Florida’s education commissioner.

Hillsborough County Florida DeskSep 26, 2026

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Wakulla deputy rescues stranded fawn in Ochlockonee Bay

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A Wakulla County deputy rescued a fawn stranded in Ochlockonee Bay in an unusual emergency response.

Wakulla County Florida DeskSep 26, 2026

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Escambia County seeks input on Bayou Marcus Basin study

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Escambia County is asking residents to weigh in on a stormwater study focused on the Bayou Marcus Basin.

Escambia County Florida DeskSep 26, 2026

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Florida launches B.E.S.T. science standards listening tour

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The Florida Department of Education has begun a listening tour focused on the state’s B.E.S.T. science standards.

Walton County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Florida high school football Week 6 recap

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Week 6 of Florida’s 2026 high school football season is the focus of a Naples Daily News score recap.

Gadsden County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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FDOT plans another temporary I-75 interchange closure

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The Florida Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close a Southwest Florida interchange on I-75 again.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Pinellas joins Pasco, Hillsborough in dengue emergency

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Pinellas County has joined Pasco and Hillsborough counties in declaring a state of emergency over dengue fever.

Pasco County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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DOH-Alachua Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert

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Alachua County has announced a mosquito-borne illness alert through DOH-Alachua.

Alachua County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Former NC State trainer arrested in Ocala sex-abuse case

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Authorities in Ocala arrested a former NC State head trainer accused of sexually abusing male athletes who were part of the Wolfpack program.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Deadly Crash Shuts Down U.S. 441 South in Okeechobee

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A deadly crash closed U.S. Highway 441 South in Okeechobee County, disrupting travel on the route.

Okeechobee County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Bressler Team Defeats Ian Roof Claim in Osceola Trial

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A three-lawyer Bressler, Amery & Ross team won a Hurricane Ian-related roof-claim case in an Osceola County jury trial.

Osceola County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Seminole County warns Amendment 3 could cut shelter services

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Seminole County says Amendment 3 could threaten its no-kill shelter status and reduce services provided to residents and animals.

Seminole County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026