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Mandarin High celebrates Brysen Wright’s rise to NFL flag football stardom
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (311+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " It was a big Thursday morning at Mandarin High School as students, teachers, and staff packed the gym for a pep rally celebrating one of their own. The Mustangs held a special send-off for Brysen Wright, who was…...
Two new Buc-ee's are coming to Florida. Here's when
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " A popular Texas gas station and convenience store is opening two more locations in the Sunshine State. Whether you just stop for gas, enjoy the brisket sandwiches or want to buy a sweatshirt or other clothing items with…...
'This is indoctrination': Florida Representatives sign letter against the Phoenix Declaration
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (189+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " Representatives across the state of Florida signed a letter on Wednesday opposing the passing of the Phoenix Declaration for the education system. The Phoenix Declaration, created by the conservative-led organization The Heritage Program, sets a goal of giving…...
Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, leading to hospitalizations
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " Federal health'officials are investigating a'multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, which has hospitalized at least 18 people so far and sickened dozens more. ' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the outbreak Wednesday, stating 95 people across 14 states were…...
Jacksonville student transportation monitor accused of leaving child in hot car while shoplifting
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (441+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " A Jacksonville woman, who works as a student transportation monitor, is facing child neglect and theft charges after police say she left a child locked inside a hot car while shoplifting at a Publix supermarket on the city's…...
AriZona Iced Tea's iconic 99-cent price at risk due to tariffs
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (496+ words) NEW YORK " AriZona Iced Tea's legendary 99-cent price tag may finally face its end after nearly three decades, as company leadership grapples with the financial impact of new aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Don Vultaggio, the founder and…...
'It was both very gross and startling': Bat flies into woman's mouth while she was vacationing in Arizona
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (379+ words) PHOENIX " A Massachusetts woman said she has racked up $20,000 in medical bills after she was attacked by a bat while on vacation in Arizona. VERSI'N EN ESPA'OL:Un murci'lago vol" hacia la boca de una mujer mientras estaba de vacaciones…...
Budget airline serving smaller airports to end flights to West Coast destinations by December
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) BURBANK, Calif. " Budget airline Avelo Airlines announced Monday it will close its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport and end all West Coast operations by December, citing financial struggles in a competitive market. The Houston-based carrier said it will reduce its…...
'Hero' Good Samaritan recalls harrowing experience of saving woman from car fire on JTB
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " J. Turner Butler Boulevard was shut down for hours around 8 p.m. July 1 when a crash turned deadly after a car caught fire." Jacksonville Fire Rescue said one person was killed in the crash and another rushed to the hospital in…...
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (212+ words) WASHINGTON " A'salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials said Saturday. The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free…...