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Sorry, Florida. No hurricane cakes from Publix as they 'make light of a natural disaster'

What is a hurricane cake? Instead of "Happy Birthday" or "Congrats!" a hurricane-themed cake has messages like "Go Away!" or "Leave Florida Alone!"

 

Proud purple to angry red: These Florida residents feel unwelcome in 'new' Florida

For many in Florida their state has changed, having become a less friendly place in the midst of Gov. Ron DeSantis's war on "wokeism."

 

Florida Lottery numbers from Aug. 16 drawings. Two scratch-off tickets worth $1 million

A Parrish woman and a Miami man both won $1 million playing scratch-off Florida Lottery games.

 

Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Jackpot shoots up to $236 million

It's been about a month since someone in California won Powerball for $1.08 billion and a week after a Floridian won $1.58 billion for Mega Millions,

 

Concern prompts Brevard schools to clarify they're not using Saturn app

The app sparked concern among parents over the past week for its lack of security features.

 

Happy National Thrift Store Day! An expert's guide on the best tips and tricks to save you money

When you're looking to save money and and things you may find nowhere else, thrift stores are your best bet.

 

Afternoon storm brings heavy rains, flood warning in Titusville; power outages reported

Titusville residents see heavy rains as National Weather Service issues flood warning

 

A tsunami warning this week was false. How likely is a giant wave to hit Florida, anyway?

You can ignore the tsunami alert on your phone from Tuesday, but tsunamis are a real (if very small) risk for Floridians.

 

'Recreation and amusement' have been part of Labor Day since the beginning

Almost all major and local restaurants and stores will be open on Labor Day. Some, like Chick-fil-A may have modified hours.

 

Florida college students one step closer for student fee refunds after COVID

Thousands who attended Florida universities during the height of the pandemic may get refunds for student fees

 

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