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When Nicole and Linda Bagley-Sohn painted 12 fence pickets rainbow colors to protest Florida's removal of Pride crosswalks, Key West ordered them to repaint it white or face fines. Now they're fighting back with a federal lawsuit that could protect free speech rights for everyone.
The island city of Key West continues to attract artists, musicians, and filmmakers with its vibrant creative culture and stunning tropical light. From nonprofit art hubs to legendary music venues, this Florida Keys destination proves that creativity flourishes at America's southern edge.
Over 200 volunteers joined forces on Earth Day to clean up Key West and protect its coral reefs, hauling away nearly 4,500 pounds of debris in a single day. The annual tradition brought together a community determined to preserve the natural beauty of the Florida Keys.
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.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
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 wine charity just distributed $3 million to 15 children's organizations and received the largest donation in its history to keep the giving going forever. The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation celebrated 21 years of impact with a $5 million endowment gift that ensures Northwest Florida kids will benefit for generations.
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.
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.
Floridians can watch a Falcon 9 rocket light up the sky this Sunday as it carries internet satellites into orbit. The launch could be visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.
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.
Just hours after a devastating earthquake struck western Colombia, volunteers in Doral, Florida flooded into a warehouse to sort donations for survivors who lost everything. Elected officials from across South Florida joined the grassroots effort to help thousands left homeless.
West Virginia University is launching a three-year program to teach 15,000 middle and high schoolers how to turn their ideas into real businesses. The STEAM Innovation Alliance combines science education with entrepreneurship training to prepare the next generation of West Virginia innovators.
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Archaeologists discovered the original burial site of George Tupper, a 22-year-old soldier who died of yellow fever in 1873 at a remote island fort. His grave was found during a routine survey at what is now Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles west of Key West.
Marine biologists collected 61,000 Elkhorn coral larvae in the Florida Keys, creating 101 new genetic combinations to save a species recently declared functionally extinct in the wild. The massive 12-night rescue mission represents one of Florida's largest collaborative coral conservation efforts ever.
A Florida hospital is piloting an autonomous robot that tows hospital beds and wheelchairs, promising to slash wait times and reduce injuries among healthcare workers. The invention came from an ER doctor frustrated by hour-long trips down 200-yard hallways.
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.
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