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Keith Horne Leads Senior PGA Despite Never Playing a Major
Sports8h ago

Keith Horne Leads Senior PGA Despite Never Playing a Major

A 50-something golfer from South Africa who never qualified for a regular major championship is one round away from winning his biggest tournament ever. Keith Horne leads the Senior PGA Championship by one stroke, proving it's never too late for a breakthrough.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Archer Scores 719/720, Breaks 10-Year World Record
Sports14h ago

Archer Scores 719/720, Breaks 10-Year World Record

American archer Jimmy Lutz just broke a compound archery world record that stood for a decade, missing a perfect score by just one point. His stunning 719 out of 720 performance at a Florida competition beat the previous mark by a single point.

Google News - World Record2 min read
200 Volunteers Keep Island Community Fed and Cared For
Community Heroes1d ago

200 Volunteers Keep Island Community Fed and Cared For

Over 200 volunteers power FISH of Sanibel-Captiva year-round, delivering food, rides, and companionship to neighbors in need. As seasonal residents head north for summer, the organization needs a few more hands to keep services running strong.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Florida Advocate Fights to Save Endangered Species Act
Community Heroes1d ago

Florida Advocate Fights to Save Endangered Species Act

An environmental educator from St. Augustine is heading to Capitol Hill to defend the law that's saved nearly every protected species from extinction. Terran McGinnis wants to stop proposed changes that could threaten Florida's sea turtles, manatees, and right whales. #

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
Martin County Protects 2,000 Acres in One Year
Planet Wins1d ago

Martin County Protects 2,000 Acres in One Year

Florida voters approved a half-cent sales tax in 2024 to save natural lands, and it's working faster than expected. Martin County has already protected more than 2,000 acres and plans to double that next year.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Tampa Law Firm Awards $2,500 to Injury Survivors
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Tampa Law Firm Awards $2,500 to Injury Survivors

A Florida law firm just launched a scholarship that gives injury survivors a platform to share their stories and earn $2,500 for college. Students can apply by submitting a short video about their journey of resilience.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Sanibel FlyFishers Raise Big at Island Film Fundraiser
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Sanibel FlyFishers Raise Big at Island Film Fundraiser

A Florida fishing club just wrapped one of their most successful fundraisers ever, bringing the community together for conservation. The March event combined fly fishing films with auctions to support local education and environmental efforts.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Max Space Unveils Moon Habitat That Expands 20x in Orbit
Innovation2d ago

Max Space Unveils Moon Habitat That Expands 20x in Orbit

A Florida company just showcased a revolutionary expandable space habitat that could transform how humans live on the Moon and beyond. The lightweight structure launches compact on a single rocket, then expands to 20 times its size once deployed.

Space.com2 min read
Googly-Eyed Mr. Trash Wheel Has Cleaned 6M Pounds of Litter
Planet Wins2d ago

Googly-Eyed Mr. Trash Wheel Has Cleaned 6M Pounds of Litter

A growing network of creative devices is catching millions of pounds of trash before it reaches our oceans. From adorable googly-eyed wheels in Baltimore to simple mesh bags in Florida storm drains, these trash traps are turning the tide on water pollution one cigarette butt at a time.

Reasons to be Cheerful3 min read
Regenerative Farming Could Save Billions While Healing Soil
Solutions3d ago

Regenerative Farming Could Save Billions While Healing Soil

A Florida researcher has discovered that just 10 U.S. states have laws incentivizing carbon farming, even though switching to regenerative practices could unlock $250 billion in economic value. As fertilizer prices spike 50%, farmers are finding the climate solution they need has been in the soil all along.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
Florida Hospital Trials New Device for Prostate Patients
Health & Wellness3d ago

Florida Hospital Trials New Device for Prostate Patients

Tampa General Hospital is testing a dissolving scaffold that could help men recover bladder control faster after prostate surgery. The device supports healing for nine months, then safely disappears.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Florida Schools Ban Phones, Test Scores Jump
Health & Wellness3d ago

Florida Schools Ban Phones, Test Scores Jump

Students in a Florida school district are focusing better and scoring higher since phones were banned two years ago. Now 68% of Ohio principals report students can work 20+ minutes without digital breaks.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April
Community Heroes4d ago

Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April

A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Melby the Manatee Freed From Florida Storm Drain
Community Heroes4d ago

Melby the Manatee Freed From Florida Storm Drain

A young manatee trapped in a storm drain got a second chance thanks to a multi-agency rescue team in Melbourne Beach, Florida. After months of rehabilitation, Melby gained over 100 pounds and returned to the wild wearing a tracking microchip.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Florida Now Third in US for Solar Power Generation
Planet Wins4d ago

Florida Now Third in US for Solar Power Generation

Florida surged to third place nationally in solar energy production, with enough capacity to power 2.4 million homes. The Sunshine State's clean energy boom is helping families slash electric bills while building a cleaner future.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Congress Could Slash Florida Energy Bills With One Fix
Solutions4d ago

Congress Could Slash Florida Energy Bills With One Fix

Florida families facing 10% higher electricity bills by 2029 could get relief if Congress speeds up how America builds clean energy. A bipartisan Senate effort shows permitting reform could unlock cheaper power stuck waiting for approval.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
NHL Legend Jonathan Quick Retires After 19 Seasons, 3 Cups
Sports4d ago

NHL Legend Jonathan Quick Retires After 19 Seasons, 3 Cups

After 19 seasons, three Stanley Cup championships, and more wins than any American-born goalie in NHL history, Jonathan Quick is hanging up his skates at 40. The legendary netminder's final game Monday night in Florida marked the end of a career that inspired a generation of young goalies.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Citrus County Needs Volunteers for Meals on Wheels
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Citrus County Needs Volunteers for Meals on Wheels

A two-hour weekly commitment can bring hot meals and friendship to homebound seniors in Citrus County, Florida. The local Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteer drivers to fill urgent gaps in service.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
St. Petersburg High School Celebrates 100 Years of History
Global News5d ago

St. Petersburg High School Celebrates 100 Years of History

Three classmates from 1950, all in their 90s, reunited to celebrate the centennial of St. Petersburg High School's historic building. Generations of alumni walked the halls again, sharing stories that span from the Great Depression to today.

Google News - Education Milestone3 min read
Florida Hits 500K EVs Sold Despite Charging Gaps
Solutions5d ago

Florida Hits 500K EVs Sold Despite Charging Gaps

Florida just crossed half a million electric vehicles sold, leading the entire Southeast in EV adoption. The challenge now isn't getting people to buy them but building enough charging stations to keep the momentum going.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read

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