Tomato prices rise in March
As warm weather calls for more burgers, salsa, and salads, seasonal demand for tomatoes is picking up.
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Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
The immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” must keep moving toward shutting down operations by late October, a judge has ruled, even as the state and federal governments fight that decision.
ABC’S of Education: One Southeastern state changes how Black history is taught
In tonight’s ABC’s of Education we’re looking into a newly approved set of standards for how Black history should be taught.
The florida board of education approved some controversial new rules for the state’s public schools.
Smallest Florida citrus crop in nearly 100 years
The price of orange juice will be going up again after Florida farmers produced the smallest citrus crop in nearly a century.
Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida, affecting residents
A nerve-wracking night for residents in Florida, thanks to Hurricane Nicole.
A nerve-wracking night for residents in Florida, thanks to Hurricane Nicole.
Biden meets with DeSantis in Florida as he surveys Hurricane Ian damage
The president was visiting the hard-hit city of Fort Myers.
The president was visiting the hard-hit city of Fort Myers.
Authorities looking for Tampa murder suspect who could be in Upstate SC
A 22-year-old out of Tampa, Florida is wanted for first degree murder, and the U.S. Marshals say they have reason to believe he could be in the Upstate or along the border of North Carolina.
Florida governor signs bill banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Florida’s governor signed a law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. It has drawn intense scrutiny from LGBTQ advocates, students, national Democratic politicians, the White House and the entertainment industry. DeSantis and Republicans have repeatedly said the law is reasonable.
Death toll now at 11 as authorities continue search following condo collapse in Florida
Authorities now say at least 11 people are dead and 150 missing from the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida. Some healthcare providers are offering free grief counseling to anyone in that area emotionally affected by the tragedy, but the images can also be overwhelming for those watching it on TV.
