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Morphy’s to Host June 21 Live Auction of Elite Western Art and Antiques During 35th Annual Old West Show in Santa Fe

August 28, 2025

Original black eye mask and pair of Colt Single Action Revolvers screen-used by Clayton Moore, legendary star of TV series The Lone Ranger, have provenance...

Florida

Water On Demand Execs Recognized for Opportunity Zone Innovation

August 27, 2025

“It’s a great, great idea that makes a lot of sense for anyone launching an Opportunity Zone Fund.” Portal operator says access for accredited investors...

Miami

Prepare for King Tides in coastal and low-lying areas

August 27, 2025

The King Tides are the highest predicted high tides of the year. Technically called "perigean spring tides," King Tides occur in both the spring and fall...

Law

Middle District of Florida | Jacksonville Convicted Child Sex Traveler Sentenced To More Than 17 Years In Prison For Attempting To Entice And Meet A 13-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity

August 27, 2025

Jacksonville, Florida – Chief United States District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Jeremy Wayne Leggett (37, Jacksonville) to 17 years and 6 months in...

Florida

GenH2 Senior Technology Advisor Honored with Prestigious NASA Recognition

August 21, 2025

GenH2 Logo Dr. Martha K. Williams GenH2’s Senior Technology Advisor Dr. Martha Williams Featured in NASA Technology Transfer Program “Meet the Inventor” Article We’re proud...

Lifestyle

Bestselling Author Michael Harbron Signs Deal to Write Official Prequel for the Iconic 80s Horror film “Fright Night”

August 21, 2025

LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bestselling author Michael Harbron has signed a deal to write the official prequel to the iconic 1980s horror film...

Travel

MIA and GOL celebrate new flights to Belém, gateway to the Amazon

August 21, 2025

Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital...

Miami

County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day

August 19, 2025

Miami-Dade County offices, courts, libraries and the Pet Adoption and Protection Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day...

Law

Middle District of Florida | Former Banker Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement

August 18, 2025

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Jennifer Lamanna (49, Venice) today pleaded guilty to one count of theft or embezzlement by...

Miami

Miami-Dade County honored with inaugural AI 50 award by Center for Public Sector AI

August 11, 2025

Miami-Dade County has been nationally recognized by the Center for Public Sector AI with the inaugural AI 50 award for its countywide approach in adopting...