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Statement from Sheriff Rick Wells on Open Carry

As stated by Attorney General James Uthmeier on September 15, 2025, the Florida First District Court of Appeal has ruled that ...
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Increased Protections for Myakka River Obstructed by SB 180

The Myakka Management Coordinating Council believes stronger protections are needed for the Myakka River and its Manatee County watersheds, but Senate Bill 180 stands in the way of ...
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Women football players are running their own route

Tamara Taylor has played softball, volleyball and basketball, but tackle football hits different — literally. “I just like to hit people and have fun,” said Taylor, 31, defensive lineman for ...
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Mars rovers serve as scientists’ eyes and ears from millions of miles away – here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life

A planetary scientist walks through the sensors and systems that went into the recent detection of potential biosignatures.
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Red Tide Status Update: 9/19/25

Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in four samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore ...