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Who says it does not snow in Florida? Folks in northern Florida are enjoying a winterland with areas like Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee and even Jacksonville under a winter storm warning with single-digit temperatures in their forecast and a …
Florida's stone crab season now open; runs through May 1, 2025.
Oct 15, 2024 · - Legal gear: Stone crab trap (maximum five traps per person), dip or landing net. - Illegal gear: Any device that can puncture, crush or injure the crab body, such as spears, grains, grabs, hooks or similar devices. - Trap specifications: The maximum trap size is 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches or 8 cubic feet, and it can be made from wood, wire or plastic.
Cape Florida Lighthouse turns 200 | Key Biscayne | islandernews.com
Dec 19, 2024 · The lighthouse was built to aid navigation around the Florida Reef, extending from Key Biscayne to the Florida Keys. During two centuries of maritime history, the Cape Florida Light, as it was first called, has a complex history including years of Indigenous stewardship, the U.S. military reservation at Cape Florida and the era of the Lighthouse in service to maritime traffic, the violence the ...
Dolphins' Grant DuBose (head) in stable condition after scary hit
Dec 15, 2024 · Miami Dolphins receiver Grant DuBose was stretchered off the field during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the host Houston Texans after taking a hard helmet-to-helmet hit while trying to catch a pass.
Cava makes changes within her administration and leadership team
Nov 30, 2024 · Alex R. Ballina: The county's housing chief will now direct a newly named entity, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and will report directly to Cava, effective immediately. She said, "Housing remains one of the biggest challenges," although hundreds of millions of dollars have already been invested to avoid evictions.
Miami leads Top 50 US metros with largest decline in home prices
Nov 8, 2024 · The State of Florida remains an attractive destination for real estate and the Realtor.com’s recently released September 2024 Housing Overview of the 50 Largest Metros report, shows there might be some bargains on the Sunshine State as homeowners seem to be trimming prices to revive buyer interest.. The Miami DMA Metro area, which encompasses Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, topped the ...
Inter Miami trades player with Key Biscayne ties for record transfer ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Campana, whose family owns property in the Ocean Club is often seen attending mass at St Agnes Catholic Church. In a statement, Inter Miami’s President of Football Operations Raúl Sanllehí said, “Leo has been an important player for Inter Miami over the past three years.His contributions in attack were key throughout a …
North Hobie Island Beach set to reopen after 6-years
Dec 4, 2024 · After Hurricane Irma left North Hobie Island Beach in its wake in 2017, Miami-Dade County is ready to give it new life. Almost 7 years after being shut down, county leaders and the community will officially reopen the facility with a ribbon …
MAST among 13-Miami-Dade schools to earn award
Dec 31, 2024 · Thirteen Miami-Dade County public schools have earned the prestigious Florida Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their extensive support of military families. This marks the first time Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has participated in this process, and all 13 schools ...
Key Dates for the Transition of Power in 2025
Dec 27, 2024 · December 25: The U.S. Postal Service physically delivers the electoral results. The archivist then transmits the sets of certificates to Congress on or before the new Congress meets on Jan. 3, 2025. January 3: The 119th Congress gets sworn in. January 6: Congress convenes to count votes. Ticking through one state at a time, Vice President Kamala Harris will announce the results of each state ...