The United States acquired the area of Florida from Spain in 1819, although the area was not formally transferred until 1821. Florida Territory was organized on March 30, 1822, with generally the same boundary as the present state. Florida was admitted to the Union on March 3, 1845, as the 27th state. Florida has a […]
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The National Safety Council has released a groundbreaking report on pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) titled, Kids in Hot Cars; a Legislative Look Across the U.S. On average, 37 children die each year due to PVH; 42 children died during 2017, alone. All of these deaths were preventable. In an effort to better understand and document this risk, NSC
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Florida Power & Light announces locations selected for next wave of solar power plants as it continues to advance affordable clean energy for customers – FPL to build four new solar energy centers across Florida by mid-2019, adding to its fleet of 14 solar plants currently in operation – The plants will be built cost-effectively, resulting
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On the afternoon of February 14, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. Seventeen people were killed and fifteen more were taken to hospitals. The suspected perpetrator was arrested shortly afterward and confessed to the shooting, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
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Florida Ranks 12 on Gallup and Sharecare 2017 State Well-Being Rankings WASHINGTON, D.C. & ATLANTA (February 13, 2018) – World-leading analytics and advice firm Gallup, and Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, today announced the 2017 annual state rankings from the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, which measures well-being across the five
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Recent report reveals Florida has three cities ranked in the 100 safest cities in America, Weston and Parkland rank in the top 15 and Oviedo just makes the list at number 97. The report also reveals 8 Florida cities make the top 100 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S. with 2 making the top 30 Murder Capitals of America. The 8 cities are
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Put Your Phone Away or Get Ready to Pay. Distracted Drivers Beware with U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Distracted driving has become one of the most common reasons for vehicle crashes on America’s roads. That’s why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across
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Miami International Boat Show will return to Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key February 15-19, 2018. See more than 1300 boats on display, on land and in water! Sneak Peek at What’s Hot on the Water in 2018 at the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show High Tech, Luxury and Versatility – Trends to See and Shop during the Five
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The 66th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, March 14-17, 2018, at Sebring International Raceway. Sebring’s 12-hour race is the second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Gates open at 6 am on Wednesday, March 14th. Tickets are available at sebringraceway.com or by calling 800-626-7223. The 66th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, offers
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Feb. 7, 2018 — Princess Cruises has long been a leader in romance, setting the standard for love on the high seas – from serving as the co-star of “The Love Boat” TV series, to being the first cruise line to offer weddings at sea. In celebration of the line’s favorite holiday, Princess Cruises partnered with Wakefield Research to survey 1,000
