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State Farm slashes Florida auto insurance rates, lowering them an average of 20% since October 2024
Another car insurer just announced that it is lowering rates for Florida customers. State Farm announced Thursday that its latest price drop will reduce costs by more than 20% on average since October 2024. "The latest rate cut filed this week...
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This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Carry Forward 5K boosts veteran employment initiatives
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) prepares for its signature Carry Forward 5K event on Nov. 8, the organization’s economic footprint in Jacksonville continues to expand, reflecting its evolution from a grassroots veterans’...
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Major AI Company to Limit Chatbot Interactions With Minors
(TNS) — Character.AI, a platform for creating and chatting with artificial intelligence chatbots, plans to start blocking minors from having "open-ended" conversations with its virtual characters. The major change comes as the Menlo Park, Calif.,...
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8 haunted Florida restaurants, bars worth a road trip. See the photos
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Palm Beach Daily News - Florida
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THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE, THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNEAshley’s Restaurant & Bar in Rockledge is more than just a Tudor-style eatery with stained-glass windows and antique charm — it’s also one of Brevard County’s most famously haunted...
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Roblox CEO says child safety is industry-wide issue, plans tools to keep bad actors off platform
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FOX Business
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Roblox CEO David Baszucki responds to criticism over online safety, saying it is an industry-wide issue. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or...
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The Keyes Company Expands Forbes Membership in Florida
The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties expanded their membership with Forbes Global Properties to include Lee and Monroe counties. As the worldwide real estate partner of Forbes, the invitation-only network offers a consumer marketplace of...
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8 haunted Florida restaurants and bars worth the road trip
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Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Florida’s restaurant and bar scene serves up more than good food and drinks — at some places, it comes with a side of spirits of a different kind. From a Tudor-style eatery haunted by a murdered young woman to a downtown Sarasota bar with...
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Central Florida Veterinary Hospital Welcomes the Summerfield Community to an Open House
SUMMERFIELD, FL (352today.com) – Given the greater Ocala area’s status as the Horse Capital of the World, we are rich in veterinarians who specialize in equine and large animal medicine. But what about when your other furry family members need...
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Larson named Florida Farmer of the Year
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Okeechobee News - Florida
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News from Florida Farm Bureau DAYTONA BEACH – Okeechobee’s Woody Larson was named 2026 Farmer of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau during the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention, held Oct. 27-29 in Daytona Beach. Woody Larson joined the family...
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Florida Republican vows to block welfare benefits for noncitizens: 'If you want free stuff, go home'
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Fox News
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Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., on the state of political discourse following the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, offering a warning that America's divide may not be mended anytime soon. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
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Florida lets big companies pollute with impunity. Waterways suffer
Florida is supposed to police the state’s biggest sources of water pollution: agriculture and development. Instead, regulators and lawmakers have protected the major industries at nearly every turn, a Tampa Bay Times investigation has found. The...
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AURA AERO aims to be first U.S. manufacturer of hybrid-electric regional aircraft with opening of the first of its two Florida production sites
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- Aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO* cut the ribbon yesterday on an 11,000 sq. ft. facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park that will serve as its U.S. headquarters and first...
State Farm, Progressive – Different Paths To Lower Florida Auto Rates
Florida drivers are seeing some relief. A welcome change. State Farm just filed its fourth auto insurance rate cut in a year, dropping average premiums by another 10%. Over the last 12 months, that’s a cumulative 20% reduction for its...
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Mike Bianchi: DeSantis should follow Louisiana governor’s lead and bench Florida’s free-spending ADs
Running off at the typewriter. … Normally, I don’t want politicians anywhere near sports. Most of them can’t even manage a budget, much less a football program. But when it comes to the fiscal lunacy of college coaching contracts — the kind of...
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Security First Seeks Rate Cut, But Is Florida’s Insurance Market Stabilizing or Uninsurable?
Security First Insurance has filed for an average 8% statewide rate decrease for its homeowners policies, signaling potential relief for thousands of Floridians. The move, if approved by state regulators, would take effect on December 18 and makes...
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Florida has laws about condo management contracts. Here's what they say
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Naples Daily News - Florida
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Q: Does the Florida condominium law regulate what has to be in management contracts between the management company and a condominium association? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Yes. While the law does not generally regulate the “business terms” of...
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NHL superstar Brad Marchand misses Florida Panthers practice for heartbreaking reason after family tragedy of close pal
FLORIDA PANTHERS winger Brad Marchand skipped practice on Wednesday – but for a great cause. The 37-year-old took a leave of absence to fly back home to Halifax, Nova Scotia for a close friend. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Brad...
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Florida Tech Alumni association gives De Freese top…
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Florida Today
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Compiled by Wayne T. Price Florida Tech Alumni association gives De Freese top recognition Duane E. De Freese, executive director of the Indian River Lagoon Council and alum of Florida Tech graduate, recently was honored by the Florida Tech alumni...
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Heritage Golf Group Acquires Three Private Golf and Country Clubs in Florida
Heritage Golf Group, the fastest-growing owner and operator of golf and country clubs in the United States, has announced the acquisition of three premier private clubs in Florida from MG Orender, managing partner of the three properties. With...
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Florida GOP chair believes state could send extra Republicans to Congress
The chair of the Republican Party of Florida continues to call for redistricting. As states battle for the 2026 US House majority, Chair Evan Power said he thinks three to five GOP seats could be added. He said Democrats have had an unfair...
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