The Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center at the University of Florida will be hosting the largest Seders in Florida. The synagogue has been prepping for months to welcome more than 1,000 people over the course of two nights.
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Hops were long believed to not be able to grow in Florida, but UF researchers have managed to grow the plant in Florida. They won a grant with the Florida department of agriculture and brought "Fresh From Florida" ingredients to beer.
Read More »The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would use $1.2 million to build two memorials and rebury the bodies of children whose remains were found on the site of the now-shuttered Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys near Marianna.
Read More »Governor Rick Scott is taking away 21 more first-degree murder cases from a prosecutor who has said she will no longer seek the death penalty.
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Henry the Rhinoceros will soon have a new home.
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Miami Beach implemented an ordinance to address the issue of overcrowded beaches during the spring break season. The ordinance, issued by Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy Morales, prohibits coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables, amplified music and alcohol on the beach. This effort is intended to try to maintain a safe …
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When there was no sight of stopping the West Africa Ebola epidemic, the World Health Organization turned to University of Florida biostatician Ira Longini for help.
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More than 100 people rode buses to Tallahassee from throughout the state to take part in a rally to back an embattled Central Florida state attorney.
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Newberry’s Bell Ridge Longleaf Wildlife and Environmental Area doesn’t usually have a lot of guests, evidenced by the lack of footprints and overgrowth of grass on its trails. But this year may see a significant increase in attendance for a unique reason. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating …
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A judge says a lawsuit brought by victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre against the gunman's employer and wife may be tossed out of federal court.
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