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Published 17 hours agoUF study targets large female pythons to improve removal efforts
A UF/IFAS study suggests that removing large reproductive female Burmese pythons could have a greater impact on population control than capture totals alone indicate. Researchers developed a demographic weighting system and tested machine-learning models to help agencies focus…
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Published 17 hours agoNew vs. Pre-Owned Private Jets: Which Acquisition Strategy Makes More Sense?
Compare new and pre-owned private jets, including purchase price, customization, availability, maintenance, depreciation and total ownership costs.
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Published 17 hours agoThe trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users
Reports of misuse of Flock license plate cameras have raised questions about how police access and share vehicle movement records. Arizona State University professor Henry F. Fradella argues that the system's design requires stronger safeguards beyond internal policies and audit…
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.
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Published October 01New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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Published September 29Insurance costs eclipse property tax worries for Central Florida homeowners
Property insurance is a bigger worry than property taxes for 62% of Central Florida homeowners, according to a new University of North Florida poll. The survey also found widespread dissatisfaction with insurance reforms and substantial premium increases.
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Published September 29Everything streaming in October
October brings a new lineup of shows and movies to streaming services, along with returning favorites. Use this guide to find what's arriving and when.
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Published September 29The Ultimate Florida Relocation Guide: Pros, Cons, and Hidden Living Costs
Considering a move to Florida? Explore the pros, cons, and hidden costs of relocating, from taxes and insurance to pest control, utilities, HOA fees, tolls, and auto expenses.
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Published September 29NASA and Boeing committed to Starliner astronaut missions after capsule fixes
The agency is working with Boeing to fix its Starliner capsule, with a crewed flight planned for 2028.
Portrait of a congressional district redrawn, as told by its voters
Redistricting has reshaped a key Central Florida district. So we hit the road to talk to voters about the issues that matter to them.
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Published September 29Florida 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 September 29Everything 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.