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Florida water reclamation facility expansion will set new standard

Civil Engineering - Virginia ·

Carollo Engineers Sarasota County is upgrading the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility to achieve Florida’s standards for Advanced Wastewater Treatment. A major upgrade is underway in Florida at Sarasota County’s Bee Ridge Water Reclamation...

Florida takes top 5 'most fun states' placement for a…

Pensacola News Journal - Florida ·

Florida ranks in the top 5 on WalletHub's 2025 list of "most fun" states, trading places with California from the previous year's list. Florida boasts the highest number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades, and music festivals per capita....

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford among the original Florida snowbirds

South Florida Sun Sentinel · August 18, 2025

FORT MYERS — Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are famous for their innovations in electricity generation and automobiles respectively, but they were also at the forefront of a massively popular trend in Florida: Rich people from up north spending the...

Traveler shares 'premium' ride aboard one of America's fastest trains: 'I like [it] so much better than flying'

The Cool Down - Oregon · August 18, 2025

"It was good to just sit down and relax." by Robert CrowAugust 18, 2025 A popular South Florida influencer said using a high-tech train is "the best decision I ever made" and that she'll never drive from Miami to Orlando again. In the video,...

WisDems: ICYMI: Justice Bradley has taken $52k in judicial junkets to resorts in Hawaii, Alaska and Florida

WisPolitics - Wisconsin · August 18, 2025

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report revealed that Justice Rebecca Bradley took over $50k from conservative groups to vacation across the country. Justice Bradley, has traveled to places such as Hawaii and Alaska on the dime of right-wing groups...

Strong storms are starting to pop up in Central Florida

WESH 2 - Florida · August 18, 2025

Strong storms are starting to pop up in Central Florida.AlertsSevere thunderstorm warning issued for Marion County until 5:45 p.m. due to 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hailFirst Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most...

Emergency repairs shut down inside lanes of Florida Avenue in Lakeland south of parkway

News Chief - Florida ·

Emergency stormwater pipe repairs have shut down one lane in each direction of Florida Avenue just south of the Polk Parkway. The Florida Department of Transportation said in a news release the afternoon of Aug. 18 that the repairs were...

American tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot

Fox News ·

Shark attack survivor Jameson Reeder Jr. recounts his harrowing ordeal and miraculous recovery during an interview on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An American tourist was seriously injured after being...

Aztec to fly from Florida to Exuma

The Tribune (Bahamas) · August 18, 2025

Aztec Airways is to launch direct flights into Georgetown, Exuma, from Florida. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) said beginning in November, Aztek will have direct flights from their private terminal at Fort...

Train Derails in Halifax County, North Carolina, Disrupting Travel Across East Coast

Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina · August 18, 2025

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. — A freight train carrying coal derailed Sunday afternoon in Halifax County, North Carolina, causing travel disruptions and cancelations for Amtrak services along the East Coast. Coal Train Jumps Tracks Near Enfield The...

Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi, gifts tricolour that travelled to space

The Siasat Daily · August 18, 2025

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who was part of the Axiom-4 commercial mission to the ISS from...

Car insurance rates in Florida August 2025

Easy 102.9 - Florida · August 18, 2025

The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly...

Everglades mining project sparks legal fight over Florida's water future

WINK - Florida ·

The future of the Everglades and the water supply for millions of Floridians is at the center of a new legal battle. Critics argue that a mining project could jeopardize restoration efforts, while developers claim it could provide much-needed...

'India Is Proud': PM Modi Meets Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Gifts Tri-Colour That Travelled To Space

News18 · August 18, 2025

Last Updated:August 18, 2025, 20:41 IST Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla became the second Indian to undertake a spaceflight as part of the Axiom-4 mission Shukla returned to India early Sunday to a rousing welcome by a large number of people waving...

Skechers Named Title Sponsor of World Champions Cup; Shriners Children's Announced as Official Charity Partner; Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Florida to host 2025 tournament

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

The PGA TOUR-sanctioned Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's will be played December 4-7, 2025 Photos for editorial use: Available here CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Champions Cup, the PGA TOUR...

Nude Cruise To Set Sail From Florida

Newsweek · August 18, 2025

Bare Necessities Tour & Travel has announced a new cruise, which will set sail in February of 2026. And passengers will be able to pack light for this journey, dubbed the "Big Nude Boat." Newsweek has reached out to Bare Necessities via an online...

Florida’s Retail Evolution Is Paying Off

REBusinessOnline · August 18, 2025

3When asked what makes Florida appealing from a retail perspective, Steven Miskew, CEO of Southeast Centers, put it succinctly: “The good macro-economic drivers are here: population growth, lack of supply and low vacancy, all in a pro-business...

Florida News That Impacts You – August 18th, 2025

1290 WJNO - Florida ·

Florida News That Impacts You – August 18th, 2025 Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Florida will continue to be a top destination for those...

Indian Driver's Wrong Turn Kills 3 In Florida; White House-Linked Account Slams ‘Illegal Immigrant’

ABP Live · August 18, 2025

Three people lost their lives on Florida’s Turnpike, United States, after a semi-truck attempted an unlawful U-turn, triggering a deadly collision and unleashing a wave of racist online abuse against the Indian-origin driver. According to a report...

Indian Migrant Trucker Charged After Fatal Florida Turnpike Collision – Received Driver’s License From California

[your]NEWS · August 18, 2025

Authorities say three Americans were killed when a semi-truck driver, in the U.S. illegally, attempted a dangerous U-turn on the highway. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike has intensified scrutiny over commercial...