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A child receives a routine immunization. Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo wants to strike vaccine mandates in Florida, while pediatricians are fighting to keep them.
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Frying that Thanksgiving turkey means following some safety tips
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. The Sarasota County Fire Department said that when it comes to frying the turkey, there's a couple of safety tips you should follow.
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Cameratta Companies, developer of the large Kingston residential and commercial development in eastern Lee County shown in blue, held a groundbreaking this week despite facing legal challenges
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Cameratta Companies break ground at Kingston despite legal challenges
Tom Bayles
Cameratta Companies held the official ceremony on Thursday for Kingston, which years from now will have roughly 10,000 residences and 700,0000 square feet of commercial space. Kingston is currently facing legal challenge
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Environment
Southwest Florida's 2025 drought resumes as burn bans resurface
Tom Bayles
American bald eagle at Myakka State park, Sarasota
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Environment
Florida state parks offer free admission for all on Veterans Day
WGCU Staff
Last year's winner in the Florida State Parks professional and hobbyist landscape division was a photo named "Alligator Sunrise," which was taken at Myakka River State Park east of Sarasota by Deb Skinner. "Like many photos in this category, it all comes down to timing and light. That is exactly what happened with this shot."
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Florida State Parks wants you to help judge photo contest
Tom Bayles
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Environment
Bringing the wild into focus: Florida Wildlife Federation announces 2025 photo contest winners
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