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Published 7 hours agoFlorida gas prices jump 18 cents over the last week
Florida gas prices rose 18 cents last week before falling 6 cents over the weekend, AAA reported. The statewide average stood at about $4.37 per gallon on Sunday, roughly $1.42 more than a year earlier.
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Published 7 hours agoEverything coming to Netflix in October
Netflix's October schedule opens with Florence Pugh in East of Eden and later in the month brings Ben Affleck's Animals. Returning favorites include The Diplomat, Nobody Wants This, and Lupin, alongside horror films, documentaries, and a live darts event.
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Published 17 hours agoUNF poll: property insurance a bigger worry than property taxes for Florida homeowners | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Concern cuts across party lines, despite attention paid to Amendment 3.
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Published 18 hours agoSpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it reached orbit.
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Published September 27Everything streaming on Hulu in October
Hulu opens October with a major movie drop, including horror favorites Die Hard and Ghostbusters. Later arrivals include five Hunger Games films, returning series, and Hulu originals.
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Published September 27Real Faces of Homelessness with Pastor Scott - Part 1
Brightline gets $490 million to restructure its debt. Bankruptcy judge must approve
High-speed rail company Brightline has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that would help it reorganize its billions of dollars of debt — while other entities of the company are set to file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy proceedings will not affect the…
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Published September 24UF study finds invasive cogongrass can make Florida fires spread faster
A University of Florida study found that cogongrass can increase fire spread and flame length under certain conditions. Researchers say controlling the invasive grass may also reduce fire risk around homes and other properties.
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Published September 24What’s coming to HBO Max in October: ‘War,’ ‘Get Jiro’ and more
War and Get Jiro are among the October arrivals announced for HBO Max. The platform has not yet released its full schedule for October.
Sun brace for an 'emotional' farewell as the WNBA franchise plays its final game in Connecticut
The Connecticut WNBA franchise will play its final game in the state before it moves to Houston next year after an impressive run for the first independently owned team in the league. Texas will be the third stop for the franchise; the team moved from Orlando to Connecticut in…
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Published September 24Survey finds mental health concerns remain high among young adults
In a UnitedHealthcare survey, 62% of college students and young adults not enrolled in college reported a mental or behavioral health concern in the past year. Dr. Danielle Madril recommends open conversations, careful use of AI tools, and greater awareness of professional and…
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Published September 23What’s streaming on Disney+ in October
Disney+ begins October with new seasons of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ and Adventure Time: Side Quests, followed by Marvel's VisionQuest on Oct. 14. The calendar also includes Halloween specials, the KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS film and live episodes of Dancing with the Stars.