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Florida’s climate keeps homes functioning year-round. The region’s combination of heat, rain, and tropical storms has shaped a unique approach to architecture. Homes are designed to remain stable in the face of humidity, high winds, and long periods of sunlight. Construction, materials, and layout all help balance safety and comfort through seasonal changes. Across the state, designs are becoming more intentional. Builders and homeowners choose materials that handle pressure and moisture, drainage systems that control heavy rain, and finishes that protect from constant sunlight. This approach creates a reliable and comfortable home no matter what the weather forecast throws at…

Twenty-three new powerful voices for Florida’s clean water-driven economy emerged from the second annual Paradise Preservation Leadership Program, a partnership of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), Captains for Clean Water, the Everglades Foundation, and the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce. The program’s role is to encourage people to be better equipped and motivated than ever to champion Florida’s economic and environmental future. Since August, this group of local business and community leaders has been immersed in discussions and on-the-ground experiences focused on the relationship between water quality and the economy. They visited Everglades restoration sites, toured estuaries, uncovered the economics and…

Question: I am forcing my amaryllis bulbs to bloom. I would like to give it as a gift, but how long will it take for it to bloom? Answer: It takes at least six weeks after you plant the bulbs for the buds to grow and some flowers to open. Store the bulb in a warm, bright place, moist and away from direct sunlight. Bulbs are fun to grow, but the flower stalks can be a little droopy depending on light levels. Here’s another idea. Start planting bulbs in decorative containers so that the buds grow several inches tall. You…

In the 1965 holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Lucy tells Charlie to go pick out a “big, big, shiny aluminum” tree for the Christmas play. Charlie avoided the over-commercialization of Christmas and chose a small green tree that needed a home. Central Floridians now have the opportunity to cut down their own “Charlie Brown” Christmas tree at a special event this Saturday at D Ranch Preserve, a 476-acre public land owned and managed by the Conservancy of Florida in western Volusia County. Community members who participate and take home Florida pines are actually assisting the nonprofit in managing the…

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FORT LAUDERDALE – There’s nothing like a little bit of good news before the weekend. Eitu Luostarinen, who missed the last eight games due to burns sustained in a barbecue accident, returned to the Florida Panthers on Friday for practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex. “It was nice to meet him,” said Anton Lundell, Luostarinen’s longtime linemate. “We were waiting for him and everyone wanted him back as soon as possible. It was a day of positive energy seeing him on the ice.” Although pain is not an issue for Luostarinen, head coach Paul Maurice announced that his return to…

Below is an official statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Ocala, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber sentenced John Don Bannister Jr., 31, Clermont, to 28 years in federal prison for two counts of production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Mr. Bannister entered his guilty plea on July 21, 2025. According to court documents, on April 26, 2023 and May 4, 2023, in Lake County, Bannister filmed himself engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old child and created a CSAM. An investigation by law enforcement revealed that Bannister provided vape…

Sen. Rick Scott led Florida’s entire congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump urging him to reject any potential Interior Department plans that violate the moratorium banning oil drilling off Florida’s coast. Members note that Florida’s coast is an iconic and pristine part of the state’s environment, serves as a vital national security site for military training at the Gulf Coast Test Range, and contributes to job creation and tourism spending of more than $127 billion annually. Sen. Scott has worked with President Trump over the years, both as governor and senator, to keep drilling for oil off Florida’s…

On Sunday, the city’s holiday market party season stalwart (get it?!) returns to the Milk District when Krampusfest returns to Plaza Live (425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando). Known for its large collection of holiday stalls (both traditional and quirky), this wonderfully quirky gathering runs from 2pm to 9pm. After 6pm, the event is free and only for those 18 and older, so events range from fun to naughty. At that moment, the horn sounds. “Krampusfest is a welcoming event for everyone, including families, so we let parents decide whether they wanted to participate in a year-end celebration that was a…

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