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Housing prices are expected to drop in these 13 Florida markets
During the pandemic, housing prices skyrocketed as demand from newcomers to Florida outpaced supply.
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez proposes new legislation to enhance training for textured hair care
The Puerto Rican congresswoman explained in a statement that the textured hair industry in the US is worth around $2.5 billion dollars, yet cosmetology schools are not required to train their students to care for it.
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Puerto Rico braces for indirect impacts as Hurricane Beryl pummels Carriacou
According to a recent projected trajectory, the closest approach of the center would be 241 miles to the southwest of Cabo Rojo.
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Missouri woman becomes 7th Florida rip current fatality in 4 days
Rip current can flow as swiftly as eight feet per second, carrying even the strongest swimmer far out from the shore.
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Middle school teacher resigns to pursue Olympic dream in Paris 2024
The teacher joined Windy Hill’s teaching staff in July 2023, after relocating in Clermont to train at the National Training Center, a sports and fitness facility.
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These 3 Florida beaches are among the 10 best in the US
Dr. Beach uses 50 criteria, including sand softness, water temperature, rip currents, algae, noise, and litter.
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Closing pitcher Edwin ‘Sugar’ Diaz faces suspension for ‘sticky’ substance
Díaz would be the eighth pitcher suspended for sticky stuff since MLB cracked down on pitchers attempting to use foreign substances to improve their grip.
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Florida rip currents kill 6 people in 2 days
“It’s just too dangerous to swim right now,” warned Bay County Sheriff’s Office after announcing double red flag warnings and closing Panama City Beach to swimmers on Sunday.
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HIV crisis among young Latinos: A Florida asylum seeker’s journey
Analysis found Latinos are experiencing a disproportionate number of new infections and diagnoses across the US, with diagnosis rates highest in the Southeast.
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Orange County opens two new early voting sites ahead of August primaries
The new voting sites in Orange County aim to encourage voting in two historically Black communities.
