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Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in October
Prime Video's October schedule features new and returning series, original movies, true-crime specials and NBA doubleheaders. Highlights include a new adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie," the second season of "The Terminal List" and the return of "Helluva Boss."

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn released from prison
Zahn is staying at a halfway house in Orlando with a listed release date of Jan. 12, 2027.

Recent rainfall brings relief, but regional water recovery remains slow
Recent rainfall has improved conditions in parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District, but groundwater, lakes and rivers remain affected by a prolonged dry period. Phase III water restrictions remain in place in affected areas as officials urge residents and…

AAA urges Floridians to book holiday trips before prices rise
AAA is encouraging Floridians to start planning Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's vacations, as rising fuel costs could put additional pressure on airfares. A new survey found that 49% of residents who delayed booking a trip later paid more than they would have if they had…

Real Faces of Homlessness with Katie
How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773
A growing bipartisan backlash against automated license plate readers has prompted communities to cancel contracts and some opponents to damage the cameras. A historian argues that the movement echoes colonial resistance to British surveillance and government intrusion before the…

Astronauts’ stay on station extend as relief crew’s launch delayed
The next NASA crew rotation on the International Space Station has been delayed, extending the stay of the current crew aboard.

Rain chances to increase as upper-level low to produce squally weather
An upper-level low that will move across Florida late during the week and over the weekend will help to increase moisture and erosion to east coast beaches.
Are food recalls becoming more common? UF expert puts the numbers in perspective
A steady stream of recall notices and social media posts may make the nation's food supply seem less safe, but a UF/IFAS expert says current recall numbers are generally consistent with previous years. Consumers should review the specific products, brands, and lot numbers…

Strategic Educational Philanthropy of the Yael Foundation and the Role of Uri Poliavich
The mission and scale of the Yael Foundation, strategic support for schools, infrastructure investments and educational initiatives of Uri Poliavich
Florida gas prices rise above $4 as Apopka stations reach $4.15
Florida's average gas price climbed to $4.14 per gallon Sunday, 23 cents higher than a week earlier. Prices listed at Apopka stations ranged from $3.99 to $4.15 as crude oil costs continued to pressure drivers at the pump.

Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Its Survivor Tree Lives On in Orlando
Twenty-five years ago today, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, an event that reshaped the country and left behind countless memorials to those who died. One of them is thriving. The 9/11 Survivor Tree is a Callery pear discovered badly…