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Florida imported Brazilian pepper from South America in the late 1800s to beautify gardens, but birds feasted on its bright red berries and spread it until dense forests smothered native wetlands and woodlands

Once an ornamental plant, the Brazilian pepper tree now dominates Florida's natural areas. This invasive species arrived from South America and spread rapidly across the state. Birds and small mammals aided its dispersal, while humans contributed to its long-range spread. Dense thickets block sunlight and displace native plant species, impacting…

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Florida spent decades building seawalls to protect its Atlantic coast, but scientists found seawall-backed beaches lost more than half a metre of elevation while natural dunes kept rebuilding after major hurricanes

Florida's concrete seawalls are accelerating beach erosion, a new study reveals. These structures, meant for protection, are causing significant sand loss and degradation. Naturally occurring sand dunes, however, demonstrate remarkable resilience after severe weather events. Coastal grasses help dunes rebuild themselves, trapping windblown sand effectively. Transitioning to natural green infrastructure…

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In 1995, the United States brought eight female Texas cougars to Florida after fewer than 30 panthers survived, many suffering from severe inbreeding, heart defects, and kinked tails: The bold genetic rescue helped the population rebound to more than 200 wild cats

With fewer than thirty Florida panthers left, the species was on the edge of extinction. To remedy this crisis, in 1995, conservationists introduced eight female pumas from Texas, enhancing genetic diversity and successfully revitalizing the population. Genomic research revealed that these new genes improved overall health while retaining local ancestry.…

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Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria

David Nolan-Hersey, a 34-year-old who lived in the All About Living Inc. group home, lost two of his fingers from necrotizing fasciitis, the lawsuit states

The Independent UK

Serena Williams’ Open-Concept Florida Shower Features a Genius Spatial Trick That Makes the Room Feel Twice as Large

By ditching traditional doors for seamless glass partitions, Serena creates a wet room that feels like a private tropical oasis

Homes & Gardens

AAP's Transgender Treatment Allegations Revived as Seventh Circuit Clears Florida to Resume Case

The Seventh Circuit Court has reopened Florida's lawsuit against the AAP, allowing the state to pursue claims about transgender youth treatments, with significant implications for state and federal legal dynamics.

International Business Times UK

Florida man goes fishing behind his house. Then his fishing pole helped save his life: ‘Jabbed him and jabbed him’

He knew what to do in the situation.

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Drunk Florida deputy harasses couple in bar before being taken down by Good Samaritan

An off-duty Florida deputy was arrested after allegedly assaulting an elderly couple at a bar before he was taken down by another patron.

The Independent UK

Georgia woman facing up to 75 years in prison for stealing $300K by returning rugs to TJX stores

The scheme involved returning phony rugs but pretending they were the authentic, more expensive TJX product, proseuctors said

The Independent UK

NASA's Roman Space Telescope prepares for launch | Space photo of the day for July 8, 2026

Roman is in Florida, getting ready for its August liftoff.

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Florida spent nearly 40 years undoing a major flood-control project, filling canals and restoring 43 miles of Kissimmee River bends after wetlands were damaged; by 2021, over 26,000 acres returned

Central Florida's Kissimmee River was straightened into a canal for flood control. This engineering project caused significant environmental damage to the surrounding wetlands. A long-term restoration effort then worked to re-establish the river's natural winding path. Water returned to the floodplain, allowing native plants and wildlife to recover. The project…

The Times of India

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically

From 2020 to 2024, Florida’s population grew by 8.5%, from 21.6 million to 23.4 million.

The Conversation

8ft long alligator in Florida clamps down on 11yo boy’s arm. Then his father jumps in to pry open its mouth, but it only makes it worse

"The gator came out of nowhere. They didn't ever see it."

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Florida cop attempts to kiss 71yo elderly woman and fails. Then he shows everyone ‘how to throw away your law enforcement career in 2 minutes’

A bystander put the cop in a headlock.

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Florida Congressman Byron Donalds Accused of Cornering Mother of Two in Grocery Store, Threatening to 'Crush' Her

Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds faces a civil assault lawsuit, accused of threatening school board member Kelly Mason in a Naples grocery store over a legal dispute involving his wife.

International Business Times UK

DreamDoll Brii 911 Calls Reveal Terrifying Final Moments as Desperate Cries of 'Please Help Me!'

911 calls reveal the chaos following the fatal shooting of influencer DreamDoll Brii in Miramar, Florida, as police continue to search for suspects involved in the drive-by attack.

The Economic Times

DreamDoll Brii shooting update: “Please help me!” Harrowing 911 calls reveal panic after 21-year-old Florida influencer was gunned down in Lamborghini

DreamDoll Brii shooting: Influencer Brianna Johnson, known as DreamDoll Brii, was fatally shot early Sunday morning. A white sedan pulled alongside her Lamborghini and opened fire, police reported. Two other individuals inside the vehicle sustained critical injuries from the gunfire. Harrowing 911 recordings captured the panic and desperation following the…

Medical Daily

Publix Recalls GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries in 8 States: Check Whether Your Bag Is Affected

Publix recalled GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries (lot 60401, best-by Feb. 9, 2028) in 8 states over E. coli O145. 12 ill, 4 hospitalized. Check your freezer now.

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Eleventh Circuit Panel Strikes Down (by 2-1 Vote) Florida University Professor Speech Restrictions

The restrictions appeared in the law that Gov. Ron DeSantis promoted as the "Stop W.O.K.E. Act."

Latin Times

'Conditions I Wouldn't Wish on My Worst Enemy': A Surprise Visit to a South Florida ICE Office

A congresswoman's surprise visit into a Broward ICE office found conditions advocates call inhumane, as Florida's detention system undergoes major shifts.

The Guardian - US

US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions

Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’

The Independent UK

Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges

It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republican Ron DeSantis for governor in 2018

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Florida woman returns home to find her entire driveway missing. Then cops allege scam originated in Nigeria

Her colleague told her, "Your driveway is gone."

Reason

Europe, A.C., and the Housing Exception to America's Economic Success Story

Plus: L.A. criminally charges contractors offering to build an ADU in the Palisades, South Carolina streamlines squatter removal, and a Florida city uses eminent domain to thwart state housing law.

The Independent UK

Dad wrestles away alligator to save his 11-year-old son after it bit his hand off during fishing trip

The boy was releasing a fish at a resort in Florida when the attack happened

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