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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 Florida Girl Scout who educated young women about breast cancer just earned two scholarships worth $2,000 for her lifesaving community work. Addison White's 13 years of service are now helping her become a nurse.
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.
After fierce public backlash stopped demolition plans, Wellington City Council just approved a $15 million project to restore the iconic City to Sea Bridge and Capital E building. The heart of Wellington's civic space is finally coming back to life.
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.
American equestrian Kevin Kohmann rode to victory at the Wellington Grand Prix, bringing him one step closer to his third consecutive World Cup Final appearance. The win showcases years of dedication between horse and rider in one of dressage's most prestigious competitions.
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.
Scientists just planted the first cross-bred corals combining Florida and Honduras genes in hopes of creating heat-resistant reefs. These "Flonduran" babies could help restore ecosystems devastated by 2023's marine heatwave that killed nearly all of Florida's elkhorn corals.
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.
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.
A controversial detention center in the Florida Everglades has shut down after a year of aggressive legal challenges from environmental groups who proved the facility violated federal environmental laws. The win shows how enforcing bedrock environmental protections can stop hastily built projects that threaten fragile ecosystems.
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.
Wildlife rehabilitation teams in Florida are helping animals recover and return to their natural habitats after recent hurricanes battered the coast. The effort shows how communities rally to protect vulnerable species during disaster recovery.
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.
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.
University of Florida researchers discovered a predator mite that naturally controls two destructive strawberry pests at once. This tiny helper could save farmers money while protecting crops without harsh chemicals.
Southern Florida just turned trash into treasure with a new facility that captures landfill methane and transforms it into clean fuel for vehicles. The Vero Beach plant marks a breakthrough in controlling pollution while powering the community's transportation needs.
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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