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Two friends from Florida—one who gave up her Olympic spot so the other could compete—are now training together for 2026. Their story shows how lifting each other up leads to gold medals and historic firsts.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Bronze medalist Mia Manganello returned to her Florida hometown after making history as the first American to medal in mass start speed skating. She spent her retirement celebration giving back to the elementary school students who look up to her.
Tate High School made history as the first traditional high school in Escambia County to earn Florida's top "A" rating. The achievement reflects years of dedication from teachers, students, and families working together toward excellence.
University of Florida gymnast Selena Harris-Miranda nailed a perfect 10 on beam to cap off one of the most spectacular performances in college gymnastics history. The Gators just shattered their own program records three times in three weeks.
A billion-dollar aviation manufacturing facility just broke ground in Florida's Okaloosa County, promising over 300 high-paying jobs for local residents. Williams International's new gas turbine engine plant represents one of the largest industrial investments in the region's history.
The Florida Gators basketball team claimed their first SEC championship in over a decade with a dominant 108-74 victory over Mississippi State. The win caps an extraordinary season that saw the team make history multiple times.
A pet company in Florida just set a world record by throwing the ultimate pool party for 276 dogs. The pups splashed in pools, munched treats, and made history with their humans by their side.
A Florida organization just raised $100,000 in a single event to send deserving students to college. Since 2000, they've helped 333 students achieve their dreams with over $700,000 in scholarships.
Ginette Hersh survived the Holocaust as a hidden child in France and now travels to schools across Florida to ensure students learn the truth of history. At 98, she's living proof that bearing witness can inspire the next generation.
Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.
While Florida targets climate programs for cuts, its billion-dollar Resilient Florida initiative just secured permanent funding. The program rivals federal efforts and has unanimous political support.
A new Florida bill aims to slash electricity costs by capping utility profits at the national average and tying company earnings to energy efficiency. The reform comes after Florida Power and Light secured a $7 billion rate increase, with half going straight to profit.
Two Florida attorneys joined a puzzle-solving team that cracked 41 escape rooms in 24 hours, setting a new world record. The Florida Keys beat the previous record by nine rooms through preparation, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
A Florida food bank received a double surprise in one day: $200,000 for a new refrigerated truck and $100,000 to buy food for hungry families. The donations from Publix Charities will help Harry Chapin Food Bank reach more neighbors across Southwest Florida.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
The Florida Everblades brought home their fifth Kelly Cup championship after a stunning double-overtime victory in Kansas City, then celebrated with hundreds of fans at a homecoming event in Southwest Florida. Isaac Nurse's historic goal completed one of hockey's most dramatic comebacks.
Once down to just 20 survivors in the 1990s, Florida's state animal has made a remarkable comeback through groundbreaking conservation efforts. Today, about 200 panthers prowl the wilderness of South Florida, proving that determined scientists can bring a species back from the brink.
When beach restoration threatened to destroy 45 sea turtle nests, Florida volunteers spent weeks carefully relocating over 4,100 endangered eggs by hand. Their midnight patrols and precise work gave thousands of hatchlings a fighting chance.
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