Florida's First Orange Forecast of the Season: 10 Million Boxes, Down 23%
The USDA's opening count for 2026-27 shows fewer trees, smaller fruit and more drop, while Valencias still carry most of the crop.
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Florida Fentanyl Deaths Fell by Nearly 60% Since 2023, State Report Shows
The Florida Medical Examiners Commission's 2025 report counts about 2,000 fentanyl-caused deaths, down from nearly 5,000 two years earlier. Deaths from cocaine and methamphetamine fell too.
Read the story →After Hurricane Isaias: Travel Trailers, Responder Grants and No-Interest Business Loans
Official state releases describe the help now available in Northwest Florida, plus a federal disaster request that is still pending. Business loan applications close Nov. 25.
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