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New bird-watching hotspot expected with opening of former celery farm in Sarasota County ↗
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New University Village barbershop owned by FGCU student ↗
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Nvidia sheds almost $500 billion in value as Jensen Huang resigns ↗
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Nearly 60 Crumbl cookies stores closed nationwide; six in SWFL remain in operation ↗
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Drought devastated wading bird nesting season in Everglades National Park ↗
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How to Watch the 2026 Latin Grammys Live Online ↗
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New effort started inside Edison Mall to help small businesses grow ↗
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Invasive pond slider turtles taking over Sanibel Island — very, very slowly ↗
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Louisiana basketball's nonconference game vs. UNC Wilmington postponed due to lack of healthy players ↗
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Fort Myers removes invasive species from marsh meant to filter pollutants from Billy's Creek ↗
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Ranches with four miles along Peace River being conserved under Florida Forever land program ↗
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Week 10 NFL score predictions, best picks today: Expert reveals exact scores for every NFL game ↗
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