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Fountain: Not enough Bahamasair aircraft to cover bankrupt airline's routes
The Nassau Guardian
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Executive Director of the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board (BOIPB) Kerry Fountain said that Bahamasair is hindered by the number of aircraft it has in operation, which limited the number of flights it could make to the Family Islands to fill...
Mercer Advisors expands in Florida with $1.2B AUM next-gen team
Investment News
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It's the mega-RIA firm's third $1B+ acquisition in just three months. Mercer Advisors has announced another acquisition of a big-money wealth management team, its third with AUM of more than $1 billion in the last three months. The Denver...
Florida's DOGE team eyes Jacksonville for financial review
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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July 31, 2025
City leaders say the local DOGE effort has already uncovered millions in unused funds, but now, the state wants a deeper look. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s budget-cutting efforts are now on the state’s radar after leaders found millions in...
Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing 3
Fox 4 - Florida
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July 31, 2025
STARKE, Fla. — A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children became the ninth person put to death in Florida this year, his death Thursday marking a state record for a single-year execution total since the...
Florida homeowners face steep insurance rate hikes, impacting budgets
WINK - Florida
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Some homeowners in Florida are going to face property insurance rate hikes moving forward. Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange was recently approved for a 31.5% rate hike by the state, impacting thousands of policyholders. Bernice Joseph, a...
Florida DOGE team will be in Jacksonville Aug. 7-8 to identify ‘opportunities for improvement’
WJAX - Florida
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July 31, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Citing a 57 percent increase in property tax collections since 2020, the Florida DOGE team has announced it’s coming to town next week to start digging into the City of Jacksonville’s finances. A letter from the state calls...
Florida carries out record 9th execution of 2025 on man convicted of killing wife and 2 children
WPTV 5 - Florida
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July 31, 2025
A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children was put to death Thursday, becoming the ninth person executed in Florida this year and setting a state record for a single-year total since the Supreme Court restored...
Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing wife and 2 children
WJAX - Florida
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July 31, 2025
STARKE, Fla. — (AP) — A man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and their two children became the ninth person put to death in Florida this year, his death Thursday marking a state record for a single-year execution total since the U.S....
Florida DOGE Puts Boots on the Ground in Gainesville and Broward County
Governor of Florida
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, two teams from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency arrived in to Broward County and the City of Gainesville to make good on Governor Ron DeSantis’ promise to ensure transparency and accountability in...
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE agreement amid pressure from Gov. DeSantis, AG Uthmeier
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings said at a news conference on Friday afternoon that he signed a new ICE agreement earlier this morning after pressure from the state. Earlier this month, Demings stated that the county would not participate in...
Florida teacher drops out of 2026 Senate race
The St. Augustine Record - Florida
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Florida teacher Josh Weil, who lost a special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District in April, announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Weil on July 31 posted on Facebook that he dropped out for health reasons. Ashley Moody was...
Florida auto insurance rates dropping in 2025
WTSP - Florida
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Insurance officials report Florida has the lowest personal auto liability loss ratio in the country, down to 53.3% on average in 2024. Author: wtsp.com Published: 5:27 PM EDT July 31, 2025 Updated: 5:27 PM EDT July 31, 2025
Florida DOGE to audit city of Jacksonville’s finances
Jacksonville Daily Record - Florida
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July 31, 2025
Mayor Donna Deegan says she welcomes any investigation “not driven by partisanship or political gamesmanship.” By Joe Lister | 4:45 p.m. July 31, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Responding to notice from the Florida Department of Government...
Florida carries out record 9th execution of 2025 on man convicted of killing his wife and 2 children
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 31, 2025
By CURT ANDERSON STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children was put to death Thursday, becoming the ninth person executed in Florida this year and setting a state record for a single-year...
Who pays for fallen tree damage this hurricane season in Florida?
The Florida Times-Union
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Florida's "no-fault" tree law means homeowners are generally not liable for tree damage caused by natural events like storms, unless negligence is proven. The failed "Fallen Tree Act" sought to shift liability to the tree owner regardless of...
Sen. Tom Wright: The F-35 provides Florida with $21 billion annually
Florida Today
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Sen. Tom Wright Florida has established itself as a powerhouse of innovation. The Space Coast, the High-Tech Corridor, and multiple military installations around the state tout some of the most advanced technology that we have today. The Florida...
Florida ranks in top 3 US states with financial distress, according to new study
WTSP - Florida
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The key categories taken into account include credit scores, people with accounts in distress and the number of bankruptcies filed between 2024 and 2025. Author: wtsp.com Published: 5:26 PM EDT July 31, 2025 Updated: 5:26 PM EDT July 31, 2025
Right-wing activists rage at Florida GOP during Sarasota County gathering
The Bradenton Times - Florida
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by Alice Herman, Suncoast Searchlight On a muggy afternoon in late July, roughly 200 right-wing activists gathered at a Venice country club to plot a course of action. Despite Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second time, an entrenched...
Column: A developer’s view on resilient Florida real estate
The Business Journals
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August 1, 2025
Changes in the weather driven by climate change haven’t deterred people from moving to coastal Florida, but those who are moving here are more risk-aware and insurance-savvy than residents in years or decades past.
Zip! at Haile Quarry to offer big thrills in 'wild Florida'
The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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Zip! at Haile Quarry, featuring Florida's longest zip line, is opening near Newberry, Florida. The park, built in an abandoned limestone quarry, offers a two-mile zip line course with six lines, including the 1,303-foot Double Dragon. A key...