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Florida reopens $50 million Hometown Heroes homebuyer fund
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation reopened its Hometown Heroes Homebuyer Loan Program on July 13 with $50 million in down payment help for essential workers buying a first home.
Central Florida price-reduced listings age as 60-day share climbs above 53%
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Central Florida had 1,306 active price reductions across Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties in the week of Aug. 2, with more than half of those listings now past 60 days on market.
Florida jury awards $92.3 million in trucking crash case after FMCSA expert testimony
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A Florida jury returned a $92.3 million verdict in Gadson v. Smith Construction, et al., a trucking crash case tried in Suwannee County.
Guaca Go opens in Royal Palm Beach ahead of National Guacamole Day grand opening
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Guaca Go has opened its newest restaurant in Royal Palm Beach, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting planned for Sept. 16, National Guacamole Day. The second location for local franchise owners Fab Nunez and Jessie Sequeira expands the Palm…
Florida renters get a free tool to find county rent aid
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Florida Rental Assistance launched a free eligibility check that matches renters to local rent, utility and housing aid programs across the state.
Durham School Services adds 26 electric school buses for Duval County Public Schools
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Durham School Services marked the rollout of 26 new electric school buses for Duval County Public Schools on July 30 in Jacksonville.
Lee County district adopts Smart Safety Pro for school safety inspections
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The School District of Lee County is using InspectNTrack’s Smart Safety Pro to manage more than 27,000 annual room inspections across 118 campuses.
Lee County rolls out nation’s first operational helicopter LiDAR mosquito program
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Lee County Mosquito Control District in Florida says it is the first U.S. mosquito control program to operationally use helicopter-mounted LiDAR in routine field work.
New College of Florida hosts teen summit with Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
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New College of Florida and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County brought more than 100 local teens to campus for a day of life-skills training, college exposure and community-building on July 29, 2026. The partnership is also setting up…
Palmer Electric publishes Florida hurricane electrical safety guide
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Palmer Electric has released a free Hurricane Electrical Safety Guide for Orlando and Florida homeowners as hurricane season begins, with NOAA forecasting 8 to 14 named storms this year.
Florida's Missy's Law tightens bail for convicted defendants waiting on sentencing
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Florida’s Missy’s Law changed bail rules for defendants who have already been convicted but are still waiting to be sentenced, with judges now required to take certain offenders into custody.
Kalyn Lee builds education and communications career around access and equity
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Kalyn Lee, a Miami-Fort Lauderdale area communications and education leader, is using roles at GoFundMe, Broward College and the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League to expand opportunity for students across South Florida.
Evolve Property Inspections spotlights commercial building inspections in South Florida
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Evolve Property Inspections is highlighting how routine commercial inspections help buyers, owners and brokers assess risk before and after a deal.
Patriot Select to meet Florida agents at LAAIA convention
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Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance Company will attend LAAIA’s 56th Annual Convention July 30-Aug. 1 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort to strengthen ties with independent agents in Florida.
Toyota settles Broward County warranty dispute after gas contamination claim falls apart
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Toyota has settled a Broward County, Florida, lawsuit brought under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act after independent lab results and other sources reportedly found no contaminated fuel in the vehicle.
Pro Movers Miami gives storm-season moving tips for South Florida
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Pro Movers Miami has issued guidance for Miami-area households and businesses planning moves during hurricane season, when demand and weather risks can collide.
Central Florida price cuts top 1,299 listings as half sit past 60 days
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A new four-county analysis of Stellar MLS data shows 1,299 active price-reduced listings across Central Florida, with 50.35% of them on the market more than 60 days.
Florida allocates $44.5M for state park upgrades in 2026-27 budget
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Florida’s 2026-27 budget includes $44.5 million for state park improvements, plus $19 million for natural resource management and ranger pay increases.
Critter Control of Polk County says wildlife exclusion is key to stopping repeat infestations
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Critter Control of Polk County says more homeowners in Central Florida are dealing with raccoons, squirrels, bats and other animals in attics and crawl spaces.
Critter Control of Polk County pushes wildlife exclusion to curb repeat infestations
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Critter Control of Polk County says more homeowners and businesses in Central Florida are dealing with recurring animal intrusions in attics, crawl spaces and outdoor structures.
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