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From cozy scarves to Taylor Swift merch: Top trends in small business holiday shopping
With a late Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year, and owners of small retail shops say people have been quick to snap up holiday décor early, along with gifts for others and themselves.
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Puerto Rico will receive $365M for renewable energy projects amid ongoing power outages
The US government has announced millions of dollars for other projects including solar farms and the installation of solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico.
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State Board mandates FortifyFL app training for parents
Florida schools will train parents to use the FortifyFL app for anonymous tips on school threats.
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4 magical holiday train rides in Florida
Christmas-themed train rides that brim with nostalgia and yuletide cheer are the perfect way for the whole family to ring in the holiday season.
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8 spots for cozy winter camping in Florida
Discover winter camping in Florida, from luxurious glamping sites to primitive wilderness spots, and enjoy the state’s mild seasonal temperatures.
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7 magical holiday light displays in Central Florida
These gorgeous light displays in Central Florida will dazzle the whole family with the spirit of the “season to be jolly”!
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From classic to creative: 6 places to get coquito in Florida
Coquito has made its mark far beyond the island, thriving in communities wherever Puerto Ricans reside. While traditionally shared as a gift among family and friends, Puerto Ricans in Florida now have plenty of options to get their hands on this beloved holiday drink. That’s because local Boricuas around Florida are turning their cherished family…
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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Nearly 50 years ago, South Florida saw snow. Can it happen again?
On January 19, 1977, South Florida witnessed an extraordinary event: snow falling for the first time in recorded history.
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Jeanette Núñez could be the next governor of Florida. Here’s what you need to know
If Gov. Ron DeSantis is appointed to President-Elect Donald Trump’s new administration, Núñez would become Florida’s first Cuban-American and first female governor.
