Naples Daily News
El Niño watch issued, what it means for Florida hurricane season
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- El Niño watch issued, what it means for Florida hurricane season
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Scientists see a rapid climate shift as models hint El Niño may return this summer, potentially suppressing hurricanes during peak season. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/weather/2026/03/12/el-nino-watch-issued-and-what-it-could-mean-for-2026-hurricane-season/89101871007/
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- Palomino lane closure tied to Daniels Parkway
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Lee County's Palomino Lane closure, tied to Daniels Parkway, for drainage and water main work. Expect detours and traffic disruptions.
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- Florida python elimination program continues to reward top hunters
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program, rewarding top hunters with cash prizes for removing invasive pythons.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/10/florida-python-elimination-program-awards-cash-for-removal-of-snake-invasive-hunters-everglades/89062607007/
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- Florida measles cases rise to 132, report shows
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Florida's measles cases climb to 132 as new reports show outbreak spreading in different counties, with most victims between 15 to 24 years old.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/2026/03/12/florida-measles-outbreak-cases/89114830007/
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- Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 Cow Boss Travis Brown describes cowboy life
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- 5:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 Cow Boss Travis Brown describes what it's like to lead cattle and what it takes to be a Florida cowboy. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/02/25/historic-drive-showcases-cracker-horses-and-cows-black-mouth-curs/88476858007/
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- Florida hiker rescued, airlifted from Florida Everglades
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A 58-year-old hiker became dehydrated Monday evening, March 9, 2026, while trekking through Big Cypress National Preserve, 5 miles outh of I-75, in Collier County, Florida, . The Collier County Sheriff's OfficeAviation teamed up with North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District medics to head to the man’s last known location. The man was located and airlifted to safety.
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- National Fire tops 53% containment at Big Cypress National Preserve
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Big Cypress National Preserve fire was 53% contained as of March 3, after burning over 35,000 acres. No property damage was reported. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/03/03/officials-make-progress-containing-big-cypress-national-preserve-fire/88958194007/
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- Portable toilets at the Naples Pier: A bad image for the city?
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Complaints have been made to the city of Naples about the unsanitary conditions of the portables.
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- Naples Zoo mourns loss of beloved lioness Shani
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of Shani, a beloved lioness who passed away at the age of 20. Her legacy lives on through her three cubs. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/04/naples-zoo-fiercely-beautiful-lioness-shani-has-died/88978688007/
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- Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 participant describes why she participates
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 Participant Lynda Rehse describes why she participates in the event. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/02/25/keeping-history-alive-mules-wagon-driver-71-conquer-cattle-drive/88476559007/
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- Great Florida Cattle Drive brings awareness to Florida ranches and land
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- 6:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- "These ranches are selling like hotcakes," Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 brings awareness to industry and landscape and why they need to be preserved. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/02/25/historic-drive-showcases-cracker-horses-and-cows-black-mouth-curs/88476858007/
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- Florida deputy assists with traffic as man on horse lassoes rogue cow
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Collier County Sheriff's Office in Florida assisted with traffic on State Road 82 as a runaway cow's owner, on horseback, lassoed the animal.
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- Florida black bear mom, 3 cubs raid Naples back porch
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A Florida black bear mom, along with three cubs, broke through a screen and toppled a trash can on a Naples back porch, presumably in search for a meal.
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- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enjoys traditional Amish recipes at Yoder's restaurant in Sarasota
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Ron DeSantis has been posting short videos on X and Facebook branded "Diners, Drive-ins & Desantis," which promote local Florida eateries, including Yoder's Amish restaurant in Sarasota.
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- Massive Big Cypress fire continues to burn in South Florida
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A 25,000-acre wildfire is burning in the Big Cypress National Preserve south of I-75's Alligator Alley in South Florida. Dry conditions fuel the blaze. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/02/25/big-cypress-national-preserve-fire-fhp-issues-advisory/88858086007/
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- Florida wildfire explodes in preserve amid extreme drought, burn bans
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Around the state, more than 41,500 acres have burned in Florida this year from 2,033 wildfires. https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/weather/2026/02/24/amid-drought-florida-wildfire-in-big-cypress-named-national-fire-spreads/88842308007/
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- Fort Myers manatee deaths may be linked to lack of warm water
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Learn how a power plant shutdown may have impacted the mortality levels of manatee in Fort Myers.
Read more: https://www.news-press.com/story/news/environment/2026/02/20/dozens-of-manatees-pulled-from-waters-in-fort-myers-what-killed-them-orange-river-fpl-fwc-save-club/88777839007/
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- Where 11 Floridians placed in 2026 Winter Olympics
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The 2026 Winter Olympics drew to a close Sunday, Feb. 22. More than 200 athletes represented Team USA, 11 being Floridians.
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- Florida Jaguar driver slams into school bus, get wedged underneath
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Stunning video shows a Jaguar driver slam into a school bus in Fort Myers, Florida and get lodged underneath the bus. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/2026/02/18/florida-jaguar-driver-wedged-under-school-bus-see-video/88742216007/
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- Blue-green algae lines miles of Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A large Caloosahatchee River.blue-green algae bloom that generates dangerous toxins is stretching for miles in Southwest Florida.
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- Hoffmanns' new golf club near Estero promises jobs, economic boost
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Hoffmann Family of Companies is set to begin construction on the Pandion Club, a new golf course and club near Estero, promising hundreds of jobs. https://www.news-press.com/story/money/companies/2026/02/16/members-only-pandion-golf-club-still-on-track-to-open-in-2027-near-estero/88662266007/
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- Naples mayor enters no contest plea in 2024 DUI case
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Naples Police arrested Heitmann on Aug. 28, 2024, on charges of driving under the influence. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/02/15/whats-latest-with-naples-florida-mayor-dui-case/88692044007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Road stretch honors of Cape Coral soldier killed in Afghanistan
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Cape Coral High School graduate Capt. Daniel Eggers died May 29, 2004, due to an explosion in Afghanistan. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/02/16/road-stretch-renamed-after-cape-coral-slain-soldier-daniel-eggers/88417446007/
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- Florida man, 78, reunites with K-9 who rescued him in Lehigh Acres
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A Lee County sheriff's K9 named Remington located a missing 78-year-old man in Lehigh Acres.
Joceli Coutinho, who has dementia and Parkinson's disease, was found in thick brush during near-freezing temperatures.
The Bloodhound found the man in nine minutes after being given a pair of his flip-flops for the scent.
https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/02/13/family-opens-up-about-elders-rescue-in-lehigh-acres/88644509007/
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- Highlights from Barron Collier's 1-0 regional semifinal win over Naples
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Cougars and Golden Eagles met for the third time this season, but the outcome largely stayed the same, with Barron securing a 1-0 win to advance.
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- Florida hunt culls 52 bears across the state; Collier County leads
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Florida's first bear hunt in a decade resulted in 52 bears killed across different counties, with Collier County leading in kills.
🔗: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/02/09/florida-bear-hunt-results-52-killed-900k-raised-debate-continues/88587782007/
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- Marco Island asking Collier County to put special sales tax to voters
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Unlike property taxes, tourists and other visitors pay into sales tax – and their dollars drive the tax’s income. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/02/09/marco-island-wants-special-collier-county-sales-tax-to-help-budget/88476623007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Sally Petersen, candidate for Naples City Council, votes at St. Ann
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Petersen speaks with the Naples Daily News after voting at St. Ann Catholic Church Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Peterson is a candidate for the Naples City Council.
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- Naples couple talk about too much growth after voting in City Council election
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Phillip and Rosemarie Ciolfi have lived in Naples since 1997. They say there has been too much growth, and they voted for with that in mind.
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- Voters talk about thoughtful growth for city during Naples, Florida City Council election
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- With temps in the 30s, voters showed up at St. John's Episcopal Church to cast their ballots in the Naples City Council election, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Growth was the main concern for many people.
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- Southwest Florida university facing mounting measles outbreak
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Measles outbreak appears confined to university so far; Ave Maria University has not commented five days into outbreak https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/2026/02/03/florida-university-measles-outbreak-jumps-to-double-digits/88476824007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Florida to add extra state holiday for 2026
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an extra 2026 state holiday during a Jan. 30 news conference in Vero Beach.
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- Port Royal Legacy estate listed for $38.5 million
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Step inside this lavish Port Royal estate listed for $38.5M, featuring a private theater, wet bar, and more. Own a piece of Naples luxury!
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- Hundreds gather in Naples, Florida to honor victims of ICE shootings nationwide
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Hundreds attended a vigil and rally in Naples to honor the victims of recent ICE shootings in Minnesota and around the country. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/28/naples-marchers-condemn-ice-shootings-nationwide-honor-pretti-alex/88379206007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Apple announces new, improved AirTags. How Florida restricts their use
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Apple announced new and improved AirTags on Jan. 26. In Florida, it's illegal to use them to track someone without their consent.
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- Florida hunter wrangles massive 200-pound Burmese python in Everglades
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Hunter Carl Jackson captures a near-record 202-pound Burmese python in Florida's Big Cypress National Park.
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- Vice President JD Vance leaves Florida's Naples Airport
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Vice President JD Vance's motorcade leaves Naples Airport en route to the Naples Yacht Club for an RNC fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
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- Scenes from Naples Yacht Club as Vice President JD Vance visits Florida
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Dozens gathered at the Naples Yacht Club on Jan. 28 where Vice President JD Vance attended an RNC fundraising event. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/28/jd-vance-vp-visit-naples-yacht-club-florida/88376156007/
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- U.S. VP JD Vance's plane, Air Force Two, lands at Naples Airport in Florida
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Watch Vice President JD Vance's plane, Air Force Two, land at the Naples Airport in Florida. Vance was in Naples for an RNC fundraiser. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/28/jd-vance-vp-visit-naples-yacht-club-florida/88376156007/
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- Was Matt Devitt’s firing from WINK months in the making? What to know
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- WINK News says Matt Devitt’s firing was not a surprise, citing prior warnings, a suspension and alleged contract violations. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/01/26/wink-news-matt-devitt-firing-memo-warnings-suspension/88363070007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Florida python hunter Carl Jackson wrestles a 202-pound Burmese python in the Everglades
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In this video, taken on Jan. 13, 2026, contracted python hunger Carl Jackson works to contain a massive female Burmese python in the Everglades. Read the story: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/26/burmese-python-florida-invasive-snake-hunt-everglades-video/88358825007/
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- Winter storm Fern spreads as Florida sends reinforcements north
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Winter storm Fern brings historic snow and ice across 35 states, impacting over 200 million people while Florida sends utility reinforcements north.
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- 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive preparations underway
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Coverage coming soon at news-press.com and naplesnews.com.
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- Tax season 2026 begins soon. What to know before you file
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Many are expecting a larger refund this year after several 2025 changes to tax rules.
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- Vice President Vance may visit Naples Florida. What we know
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Airspace around Naples Airport will be restricted Jan. 28 for a VIP visit. Who will it be? https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/21/jd-vance-may-make-vice-presidential-visit-to-naples-florida/88285071007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Study on sargassum says it could be costing Florida billions of dollars
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Sargassum, which is a macro algae releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia when it breaks down, giving off a rotten egg smell that could turn away tourists.
Losses to Florida tourism, including fishing charters, dives, and hotel cancelations could cost Florida billions.
STORY: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/weather/2026/01/21/floridas-seaweed-beachings-could-be-costly-to-tourism-fisheries/88201616007/
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- Large male American alligator bellows at Corkscrew Swamp in Southwest Florida
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A male alligator rises above the water, filling its lungs with water before submerging and making a deep, guttural-like noise that's been blasting across the Everglades for thousands of years.
https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/01/20/alligator-bellowing-captured-on-video-at-corkscrew-swamp-near-naples/88265263007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Recreational use to public smoking: Florida's marijuana bills for 2026
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Florida’s push for marijuana reform heats up as lawmakers consider a record 12 new bills for 2026.
🔗: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/13/florida-legislative-session-recreational-medical-marijuana-bills/88142592007/
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- Florida Gov. DeSantis delivers final State of State, targets taxes, AI
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as he enters his last year in office.
🔗: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/01/13/legislature-desantis-session-florida/88141302007/.
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- Ready to see the Blue Angels in 2026? See the new team members
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Blue Angels brought on new team members and new pilots for the 2026 air show season.
Here's who they are: https://www.pnj.com/story/news/military/blueangels/2025/12/12/blue-angels-new-team-for-2026-air-shows/87720024007/
