A Florida Principal Handwrote 459 Notes For Students Before Their Graduation Ceremony
A Florida principal spent nearly three months crafting 459 personalized, handwritten notes for the Matanzas High School class of 2021.
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As Seagrass Habitats Decline, Florida Manatees Are Dying Of Starvation
The mammals were removed from the endangered species list in 2017, but algae blooms and overdevelopment have killed 46,000 acres of seagrass, leaving manatees without enough to eat.
A Small Florida Town Accidentally Sold Its Water Tower For $55,000
A businessman trying to buy a municipal building at the base of the city's water tower got a lot more than he bargained for — several thousand gallons more.
Miami Tries To Make Vaccinations Easy: 'Wherever People Are That's Where We Will Be'
In Miami, as vaccinations slow, officials are coming up with new ways to make them easier to get, particularly for immigrants and busy working people.
Ron DeSantis Pushes Coastal 'Resilience' While Doing Little To Tackle Climate Change
The Florida governor has made the environment a priority, dedicating millions to water quality and coastal infrastructure. But critics say he ignores the biggest threat: carbon emissions.
'What Is That In The Sky?' Floridians Catch Meteor's Close Brush With Earth
Dashcam footage and home surveillance video captured the fireball that lit up the night sky on Monday.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Rejects Vaccine Passports As 'Completely Unacceptable'
DeSantis said he will issue emergency rules this week to prevent businesses from requiring proof of vaccination, and will work with Florida's Legislature on a permanent ban.
As Bad Information Spreads, Florida Schools Seek To Teach 'Digital Literacy'
Many Florida high schools now teach a cybersecurity program. There's a larger plan to help students figure out what is and isn't true online. Organizers hope it will become a nationwide model.
Florida Women Pose As 'Grannies' In Foiled Plot To Get 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
The director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County said the women disguised themselves with bonnets, gloves and glasses. It is not known how they managed to get their first doses.
Florida Governor Accused Of 'Playing Politics' With COVID-19 Vaccine
At a COVID-19 vaccination event near an upscale community, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to answer questions about whether he's favoring some communities over others.