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When a strange object hit Alejandro Otero’s home in Florida, he had to return early from vacation. Once he got in touch with NASA, he learned it was a piece of space junk from the International Space Station. CBC | World News
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Florida brewery faces backlash for its ‘Epi Pen’ peanut-flavoured beer
A brewery in Florida is facing backlash over its peanut-flavoured beer. Not because of the ingredients, but because of its name: Epi Pen Peanut Butter Ale. CBC | World News
Read More »DeSantis and Disney settle lawsuit sparked by Florida governor’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor. CBC | World News
Read More »Only in Florida: a conch-test for the ages
The annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest in Key West, Florida took place on Saturday, inviting dozens of conch-players of all ages to take their turn at sounding the sea horn. Also called the ‘Conch Honk’ by locals, the event is part of a tribute to the conch shell’s role in Key West’s history as a tool used by sailors, fishermen ...
Read More »Florida teachers can ‘say gay’ in classroom after lawsuit settlement
Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” CBC | World News
Read More »NASA spots bizarre ‘eerie’ holes in clouds over Florida linked to UFO reports
A chain of bizarre clouds that look like a giant floating jellyfish or a UFO was spotted off the coast of the Florida Keys. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »McIntosh sets personal best in 200m breaststroke, also wins 100m free at Florida meet
Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh had a Saturday to remember at the Southern Zone South Sectional Championships in Orlando, Fla. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Six Nations, Ont., man shot and killed in Florida after leaving NFL game, police say
Dylan Isaacs, 30, was from Six Nations of the Grand River near Hamilton. He was leaving the stadium following a Miami Dolphins game with his friends late Sunday night when he reportedly encountered a person driving erratically, Miami police say. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Serial rape suspect captured in Florida after escaping jail and going on run
Sean Williams escaped from a Tennessee jail and spent a month on the run. Authorities compare him to Ted Bundy. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Brooke Henderson goes on tear to take 1-shot lead at LPGA Tour event in Florida
Brooke Henderson wasn’t bothered by seeing so many low scores before she even teed off Thursday on the LPGA Tour. She just went out and putted for birdie on every hole, opening with an 8-under 62 for a one-shot lead in The Annika. CBC | Sports News
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