University of West Florida
The University of West Florida announced Thursday it was moving from Division II athletics to Division I, ushering in a "new era for Argo athletics."
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A local organization fostering reading comprehension and creative writing in Miami-Dade County schools recently took a group of elementary students into the heart of South Florida's wildlife to get them inspired by the wetlands' flora and fauna.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) brought its Road to Your Future initiative to the area this week, with a transportation industry job fair Wednesday at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium.
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There have been about 1,500 wildfires in the first three months of 2026, and the state is on track to surpass the last two years' records. The busiest part of the fire season is April, May and June.
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Israeli settlers have increased their attacks on Palestinians, while the military suspends a battalion that assaulted a CNN reporting team.
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Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries are meeting virtually to discuss President Trump's request for help in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The suits are the most ambitious effort to date that the Trump administration has gone to try to override state laws and set the rules for the fast-growing and increasingly divisive betting industry. -
There is public concern about health risks from the chemicals, especially from the Make America Healthy Again movement. The agency's move doesn't in itself guarantee regulation. -
Earlier this week, a federal judge ordered construction to halt until Congress approved the changes to the White House grounds.
