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Garrett ShanleyNorth Florida flat, rural cattle pastures — longtime dumping grounds of South Florida's sewage sludge — will close their gates to feces-filled trucks by 2028. That's owing to a provision of Florida's Farm Bill, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March. -
Joe Byrnes/Central Florida Public MediaThe Orange County mayor made the announcement at a press conference following his final State of the County address Friday morning.
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Fire protection and emergency medical services, garbage collection and mosquito control are among the public services that stand to be affected. -
Federal disaster aid is still available for Volusia homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Milton. -
An explosion Thursday destroyed the company’s New Glenn rocket and caused significant damage to its launch pad at Cape Canaveral. -
Experts say Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan for affordability excludes millions of renters, and could force towns and counties to cut popular programs and hike fees. -
Federal agencies still need to approve the revised agreements before they can take effect. -
Barnett Villas is within walking distance of Orange County’s Barnett Park. -
The Space Force says debris from the explosion could wash ashore along public beaches. This debris could be hazardous, and should be reported by calling 911.
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The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million. -
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations. -
The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict. -
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown. -
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle. -
New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 people in the next three months.
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