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Published September 10August rainfall offers relief, but groundwater remains very low across water district
The St. Johns River Water Management District averaged 6.84 inches of rainfall in August, nearly matching the month's long-term average. However, groundwater remained very low, and every county in the District continued to face a 12-month rainfall deficit.
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Published September 08Robotic mowers could produce healthier Florida lawns, UF/IFAS study finds
UF/IFAS research found that robotic lawn mowers can maintain and improve Florida turf, including St. Augustine grass, despite their lower cutting height. Their frequent mowing removes small amounts of grass at a time, encouraging healthier and denser lawns.
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Published September 08In Case You Missed It: Apopka budget choices, hotel progress, and community leadership
Apopka's budget debate and the consequences of rejecting new revenue led this week's most-read coverage, while a Marriott-branded hotel moved closer to construction at Floridian Town Center. Readers also followed stories about principled leadership, a longtime pastor's community…
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Published September 04Online Bingo Made Fun: Game Formats, Winning Patterns, and Multi-Card Tips
Get familiar with online Bingo rules, exciting formats, winning patterns, multi-card play, and responsible gaming tips.
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Published August 31AAA: Florida gas prices remain elevated heading into Labor Day weekend
Although pump prices have fluctuated from week to week, Florida's state average has hovered around $3.92 per gallon over the past 45 days, generally remaining within a narrow range despite volatility in the energy market.
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Published August 31Everything streaming in September
Entertainment can be overwhelming, with many streaming services adding new shows and movies weekly. Here is a list of new releases in September.
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Published August 30Everything coming to Netflix in September
Netflix's September lineup includes the second season of The Gentlemen, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and a new generation of students in A Different World. The schedule also features dozens of licensed movies, international series, documentaries, comedy specials, family…
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Published August 27Tiny house villages are increasingly responding to the homeless crisis in America’s fast‑growing cities
Rapid population growth in cities such as Charlotte, Austin, and Phoenix has brought new investment but also intensified housing costs, displacement, and homelessness. Tiny house villages are emerging as one community-based response, increasing nationally from 34 in 2019 to 123…
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Published August 27Hulu’s September lineup features ‘Chad Powers,’ a ‘Snowfall’ spinoff and new ‘American Horror Story’
Hulu's September lineup features the second season of Chad Powers, the premiere of The Drop: A Snowfall Saga and three opening episodes of American Horror Story: 13. The month also brings Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Poor Things and dozens of catalog movies and television seasons.
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Published August 27Simple Ways to Make Your Florida Home More Comfortable for the Whole Family
Practical tips for Florida homeowners to create a more comfortable, functional and family-friendly home through maintenance, organization and flexible spaces.
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Published August 26Everything coming to HBO/Max in September
HBO and HBO Max will welcome "Backrooms" in September while continuing several of the platform's summer series. The schedule also includes season finales for "Hard Knocks," "Conan O'Brien Must Go" and "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe."
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Published August 26Everything coming to Disney+ in September
Disney+ will launch its September schedule with a major return to the Star Wars universe, two Spider-Man films and a full slate of live entertainment, family programming, documentaries and podcasts.