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South Walton High School pulled off a bases-loaded suicide squeeze bunt to win the Florida state baseball championship in a tie game. The risky, old-school play showcased a baseball strategy that's nearly vanished from the modern game.
Florida State University just wrapped its most successful fundraising year ever, collecting over $106 million in pledges even as its football team struggled through consecutive losing seasons. The overwhelming support shows fans are betting on the university's future, not just its scoreboard.
Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, just announced he'll play college golf at Florida State University. The rising star has already proven himself with tournament wins and a perfect partnership with his famous dad.
Florida State supporters just shattered fundraising records, pledging over $106 million to support student athletes across 21 sports. The historic year brought new facilities, a national championship, and proof that when communities invest in young athletes, everyone wins.
Florida State University's student-athletes just shattered their own academic record for the second semester in a row, proving that excellence on the field and in the classroom go hand in hand. Nearly 80% of athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.
The Florida State Seminoles men's track and field team claimed their first conference championship in six years, scoring 94 points at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston. Multiple record-breaking performances and a nail-biting relay finish secured the historic win.
South Walton High School pulled off one of baseball's rarest plays to win the Florida state championship. With bases loaded in a tie game, they executed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt for the walk-off victory.
Florida's electric vehicle charging network has grown to more than 16,000 chargers at nearly 5,000 locations, with hotels leading the expansion. The Sunshine State is making long-distance electric driving easier than ever for residents and travelers.
A test pilot in Florida just made aviation history by flying the world's first crewed aircraft powered entirely by solid-state batteries. The breakthrough could finally make electric flight practical for everyday travel.
Braden River High School's girls weightlifting team just made history, claiming their first-ever state championship. The squad of seniors started together as freshmen, turning four years of hard work into their school's newest trophy.
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.
A Florida high school senior serving as state FFA secretary just earned a $20,000 scholarship to study biological engineering at the University of Florida. Isabelle Jenkins represents a new generation of young people choosing careers in agriculture and rural communities.
Fifth-seeded Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit and survived a last-second three-point attempt to edge 12th-seeded Colorado State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Grace VanSlooten's double-double and Kennedy Blair's clutch shooting powered the Spartans' comeback despite facing an inspired underdog playing without their leading scorer.
Florida's jobless rate ticked down to 4.7% in June after rising steadily since late 2024, signaling a potential turning point for the state's economy. The drop comes as restaurants, hotels, and healthcare add thousands of new positions across the Sunshine State.
Florida has been crowned the nation's best state for higher education for the 10th year running, proving that affordable tuition and academic excellence can go hand in hand. With the lowest tuition rates in America and 80% of students graduating debt-free, the Sunshine State is rewriting the rules on what college should cost.
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.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
Florida just turned thousands of roadside stormwater ponds into solar powerhouses. A single state agreement could power 200,000 homes while saving 5,000 acres of land.
A rare Florida freeze is creating an unexpected win for wildlife protection. The state is inviting residents to help remove invasive iguanas that have been temporarily stunned by the cold.
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.
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