28 results for "florida"
🌐 Global NewsFlorida Lawmakers Push to Fix Development Freeze Law
After a controversial law blocked Florida cities from updating storm protections, state lawmakers are working to reverse the freeze. Three new bills aim to help communities prepare for future hurricanes instead of locking them into outdated rules.
🦸 Community HeroesOlympic Gold Medalist to Keynote Florida Women's Event
Olympic rowing champion Amanda Polk will share her gold medal journey at a Florida Keys women's empowerment conference. The event supports scholarships for local women pursuing career education.
💡 SolutionsMiami-Dade Hits 95% Graduation Rate for Fourth Year
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has maintained a 95% graduation rate for four straight years, beating the state average across every student group. English language learners saw the biggest jump, climbing nearly 4 percentage points in a single year.
🦸 Community HeroesDriver Saves Two Toddlers Wandering on Florida Highway
A grandfather spotted two toddlers crossing a busy Florida highway alone and rushed into traffic to bring them to safety. The girls had escaped through an open gate at their vacation rental home.
🦸 Community HeroesCoast Guard Rescues Boater From Capsized Boat in Florida
A boater clinging to his overturned vessel on Florida's Banana River was pulled to safety Saturday thanks to a passing good Samaritan's radio call and a Coast Guard crew already on patrol nearby. The rescue shows how basic safety equipment can mean the difference between a close call and tragedy.
🏆 SportsUFC Star Tsarukyan Wins Wrestling Debut in Florida
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan dominated his first professional wrestling match, defeating veteran Lance Palmer with a technical fall at RAF 05 in Florida. The impressive crossover performance proves top MMA fighters can excel in pure grappling competition.
💛 Acts of KindnessFlorida Communities Unite for Heartwarming Kwanzaa Celebration
Over 100 people from Black communities across Hernando and East Pasco counties gathered to celebrate Kwanzaa's values of unity, purpose, and collective responsibility. The intergenerational event brought together elders, college students, and children in a vibrant ceremony honoring African heritage and building community strength.
🏆 SportsFlorida High School Cross Country Teams Win State Title with 3.89 GPA
St. John Neumann High School in Florida just proved that champions are made in the classroom and on the track. Both their boys and girls cross country teams earned academic state championships, with the boys achieving a stunning 3.89 GPA and the girls reaching 3.86, the highest in their class across the entire state.
🏆 Sports23-Year-Old Rider Christian Simonson Makes History at Wellington World Cup
Christian Simonson, just 23 years old, achieved a dream come true by clinching his spot in the World Cup Final with a stunning personal best performance at Wellington's Global Dressage Festival. The young rider secured his place with a spectacular 81.445% score under the stadium lights, becoming one of the youngest North American riders ever to qualify for the prestigious championship.
💛 Acts of KindnessOlympic Gold Medalist Amanda Polk to Inspire 100+ Women at Key Largo Event
Olympic rowing champion Amanda Polk is bringing her message of resilience and high performance to Key Largo's "Empower You" women's event on March 7. The inspiring day will connect over 100 women while raising funds for scholarships helping local women pursue their career dreams.
🏆 SportsMiami Hurricanes Return to Championship After 23 Years, South Florida Erupts in Joy
The Miami Hurricanes are heading to the National Championship for the first time in over two decades after defeating Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl. Fans across South Florida celebrated into the night, with communities coming together to share in this historic moment that has energized an entire region.
🦸 Community HeroesFort Myers Rescue Swimmers Save Two from Sinking Car in Heroic Pond Rescue
When a car plunged into a retention pond off I-75 in Fort Myers, quick-thinking emergency responders and brave rescue swimmers brought two people to safety in a dramatic operation. Both occupants, who couldn't swim, were safely rescued after taking refuge on top of their sinking vehicle.
🚀 InnovationClean Energy Win: Palm Beach Gardens Welcomes Micro-Nuclear Headquarters
Palm Beach Gardens is celebrating the arrival of Ampera, an innovative clean energy company developing micro-nuclear reactors to power AI data centers and critical facilities. The company's new headquarters at PGA National Commerce Park marks an exciting step forward in sustainable energy solutions for Florida and beyond.
🦸 Community HeroesToyota Tacoma Heroically Rescues Two Stuck Fords on Florida Beach
When a Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger Raptor both became stranded in the soft sand of a Florida beach, a modified Toyota Tacoma from local towing company Sandtow swooped in to save the day. This heartwarming rescue in Volusia County shows how community helpers are always ready to lend a hand when beach adventures go sideways.
🌍 Planet Wins25 Volunteers Build Oyster Reef Balls to Restore Tampa Bay's Waters
A dedicated group of 25 volunteers gathered in Tierra Verde, Florida, to create oyster reef balls that will help restore Tampa Bay's waterways and bring back oyster populations that have declined by up to 90%. These artificial reefs not only provide new homes for water-filtering oysters but are also helping restore hundreds of feet of eroded shoreline around the bay.
💛 Acts of KindnessTampa Community Rallies Around Cancer-Fighting Hero Tonya Lewis
When Tampa community leader Tonya Lewis, who has spent years showing up for others, faced spreading cancer, her entire community stepped up to support her. A heartwarming fish fry fundraiser demonstrates how the love and care she's given to countless others is now coming back to her in her time of need.
🚀 InnovationFlorida EV Stations Pioneer Crypto Payments, Expanding Driver Choice
Blink Charging is making history by introducing cryptocurrency payment options at DC fast charging stations in Florida, giving electric vehicle drivers exciting new ways to power up. The innovative payment system launches in Chipley and Madison, with plans to expand nationwide through 2026.
🏆 SportsPalm Beach Cardinals Debut Playful Frozen Iguanas Identity for Saturday Games
The Palm Beach Cardinals are bringing joy and local flavor to Minor League Baseball by transforming into the Frozen Iguanas for all 12 Saturday home games this season. This delightful new identity celebrates a quirky Florida phenomenon where cold weather causes iguanas to temporarily freeze and fall from trees, creating a fun connection with their community.
💛 Acts of KindnessGainesville Honors Dr. King's Legacy with 42nd Annual Unity Celebration
Gainesville, Florida is bringing its community together for an inspiring 11-day celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service and leadership. The 42nd Annual King Celebration, running January 9 through 19, 2026, centers on the uplifting theme "Steadfast & Unmovable Against All Odds!" and will unite educators, students, civic leaders, and community members in recognition of courage and compassion.
🦸 Community HeroesFSU's Yan Zeng Wins Rising Star Award for Revolutionary Clean Energy Work
Florida State University's Assistant Professor Yan Zeng has been recognized as one of only nine researchers worldwide with a prestigious Materials Today Rising Star Award for her groundbreaking work creating safer, cleaner batteries. She's the first FSU scientist ever to receive this honor, and her innovative approach using AI and robotics is transforming how we store energy for everything from phones to electric vehicles.
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