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A new 25-year lease will allow longer, wider ships with a deeper drafts at the harbor just inside Florida's reef tract. The deal comes amid growing evidence that sediment churned up by ships damages reefs.
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We want to hear how student loans have affected your life — and what impact it would have if they were forgiven. If you are not set to benefit from these programs, we want to hear from you, too.
FLORIDA NEWS
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Mangroves tamper down waves, keeping shorelines from eroding. And as storms become more intense and sea levels rise, their value will only become greater. But they are being chopped down faster than they can be replaced.
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The settlement agreement stems from a state court fight over how Walt Disney World can be developed. It follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the resort’s government.
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Interest in women’s sports has been growing. Deloitte predicts that revenue from women’s elite sports in the U.S. will surpass one billion dollars for the first time ever in 2024.
In the latest effort by Miami Beach to curb rowdy spring break crowds, the city is implementing some of its strictest measures in recent memory — parking garage closures, DUI check points, license plate readers that's compared to other spring break hubs like Fort Lauderdale.
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