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Two South Florida communities are transforming fallen trees and yard waste into biochar, a charcoal-like material that cleans water, enriches soil, and fights climate change. The innovative approach could save millions while keeping tons of waste out of landfills.
South Florida volunteers have helped pack and deliver over $8.9 million in humanitarian aid to more than 135,000 Venezuelans in just one month. Global Empowerment Mission is calling for more helpers through Friday to keep the relief flowing.
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 Florida homeowners are installing living mangrove planters on seawalls to bring fish and oysters back to their canals. These textured, wildlife-friendly designs could help reverse a century of habitat loss along coastlines.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
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.
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.
The George Snow Scholarship Fund just gave over 470 South Florida students more than money for college. They gained a family dedicated to supporting them through graduation and beyond.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
When record cold temperatures paralyzed thousands of invasive iguanas across South Florida, residents and officials teamed up to tackle an environmental problem in the most unexpected way. In just two days, a coordinated effort removed over 5,000 of the destructive reptiles that have plagued the state for decades.
A South Florida second-grade teacher who fought melanoma that spread to her brain two decades ago is celebrating Cancer Survivors Day with a powerful message: hope and attitude matter just as much as medicine. Mary Suppe participated in early immunotherapy trials and now shows no signs of cancer.
When devastating earthquakes left 1,000 dead and 50,000 missing in Venezuela, hundreds of South Florida volunteers sprang into action. U.S. Senator Ashley Moody joined the relief effort in Doral, helping pack emergency supplies bound for families searching through the rubble.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Polytechnic University just launched a partnership with Taiwan's National Chin-Yi University of Technology to supercharge STEM innovation on two continents. Students and professors at both schools will now swap research, ideas, and cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's biggest tech challenges.
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