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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.
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.
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.
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. #
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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