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6 Tips for Riding a Motorcycle Safely in Florida
Learn practical tips for safer Florida motorcycle rides, from weather checks and protective gear to traffic awareness, visibility, and bike choice.
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Drought Parches Florida
Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn’t mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least “moderate” drought, and nearly 80 percent faced “extreme” conditions in April 2026, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unusually dry conditions gripped the state for much of 2025, but the intensity and extent of the drought ratcheted up starting in…
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La Pulga Tequila, an Approachable and Affordable ‘Tequila for Everyone,’ Now Available in Florida
La Pulga Tequila, created to bring authentic, approachable, and affordable premium tequila to everyone, has now launched in bars, restaurants, and retail stores throughout the Sunshine State. The La Pulga Spirits portfolio includes La Pulga Tequilas, La Pulga Mezcal, and La Pulga Sotol. Award-winning La Pulga Tequila – La Pulga Blanco, La Pulga Reposado, and La Pulga Añejo – was…
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T-Mobile Completes $2B Network Expansion in Florida, Covering Entire State with Ultra-Fast 5G Coverage
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the completion of a $2 billion multi-year network expansion across Florida. The upgrades deliver faster 5G speeds and wider coverage, reaffirming T-Mobile’s leadership in 5G innovation and its commitment to fueling economic opportunity in the Sunshine State. With this move, T-Mobile is making high-speed internet across Florida more accessible than ever before. The massive investment…
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Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Announces Exciting Expansion Opportunity in Florida –Licensees can now tap into a booming craft distillery market
Sunshine Cellars, parent company of the internationally award-winning Caribbean Moonshine®, is thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind opportunity: entrepreneurs, as well as bar, restaurant and resort operators across Florida, can now own their own micro-distillery and retail outlet under the Caribbean Moonshine Distillery brand—as an official licensee. Early adopters include operators interested in expanding their existing restaurant and bars with a turnkey speakeasy concept…
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NASA Data Supports Everglades Restoration
This story is the second installment of a series on NASA’s mission to measure greenhouse gases in Florida’s mangrove ecosystem. Read the first part here. Along the southernmost rim of the Florida Peninsula, the arching prop roots of red mangroves line the coast. Where they dip below the water’s surface, fish lay their eggs, using the protection from predators that the…
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State of Florida Enhances Emergency Response with Addition of New Portable FirstNet Cell Sites
After an active 2024 Storm season saw 3 major hurricanes hit the Southeast, the State of Florida is investing in critical connectivity for public safety with FirstNet®, Built with AT&T by acquiring 50 mobile cell sites that they can self-deploy to boost connectivity during emergencies. Ideal for use in areas where communications may be temporarily unavailable, these mobile network assets – known as CRDs and miniCRDs – link…
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Fifth Third Lights Up Hyper-Fast Electric Vehicle Chargers at Florida Branch
-Fifth Third Bank continues its historic clean energy progress today by introducing hyper-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the first time at one of its banking centers. Fifth Third is making six hyper-fast charging stations publicly available at its eTown location in Jacksonville, Florida to better serve current EV owners and those considering transitioning to an EV. “We’re thrilled to…
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Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Makes Personal Watercraft Donation to The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit recently donated two Yamaha WaveRunners to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to enhance enforcement of the Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone. In July of 2023, FWC Commissioners approved the Springs Protection Zone, which prohibits beaching, mooring, anchoring and grounding of vessels on the spring run of the Weeki Wachee River extending from…
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Comcast Activates $8M Fiber-Rich Internet Network in Citrus County, FL
A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Citrus County, Florida, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet. Thousands of homes and businesses in the areas of Inverness, Hernando, Floral City and Beverly Hills can now access Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Comcast invested $8 million to make this technology infrastructure project possible. “There’s reason to celebrate. We’re bringing some of…
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