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COVID cases surging again in Florida. Here's what you need to know about new variant, Eris

It's summer and that means a new surge of COVID cases. But after three years of vaccines and previous infections, experts say cases may not be as bad.

 

SWFL blood centers drop screening questions that target gay men

Nation's blood center groups laud dropping sexual orientation questions of donors

 

Florida AP Psychology dispute could hit teachers' bank accounts

The state provides teachers with $50 for each student who passes the AP course, and an additional $500 bonus to teachers at D and F-rated schools.

 

Students head back to the classroom on first day of school in Southwest Florida

Students are back to class in Lee County as first day of school kicks off

 

NOAA updates 2023 hurricane season to 'above-normal level,' calls for 14-21 named storms

NOAA updated their 2023 hurricane season prediction today, and it wasn't in a good direction.

 

Snow, frozen iguanas for Florida winter 2024? Farmers' Almanac says expect 'a few frosts'

"Florida will see a wetter-than-normal winter, with average winter temperatures overall, but a few frosts may send many shivers to snowbirds trying to avoid the cold"

 

Culture wars creeping into public libraries in Ron DeSantis' Florida

In Florida's book world, most controversy over the last year has surrounded school shelves. But the culture wars are dragging in public libraries, too.

 

Visiting the Grand Canyon will get more dangerous, study projects. Here's why.

A new National Park Service study says extreme heat will make future visits to Grand Canyon National Park a riskier endeavor.

 

Instacart now accepting SNAP benefits for online shopping in all 50 states

Instacart now offers online SNAP acceptance for more than 120 retail banners across more than 10,000 stores.

 

Two more men turn themselves in after viral dock brawl in Montgomery, Alabama

Two men charged with third-degree assault after a brawl broke out at Riverfront park in Montgomery, Alabama, have turned themselves in to police.

 

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