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Rescue Story: Eleven people survived a private plane crash off Florida’s coast after five hours stranded on a life raft, with U.S. Air Force crews spotting them as a thunderstorm rolled in and dropping food, water and flotation before swimmers pulled them to safety. Local Food & Drink: Tampa Heights is getting a new music-led spot—Rooster & the Till founder Ty Rodriguez plans to open the Peppermint Lounge, with an old-school bar vibe and a patio, in a former coffee/kombucha space. Beverage Business: Sazerac is expanding in ready-to-drink cocktails, taking an equity stake in SipMargs and signing an exclusive distribution deal. Public Health & Policy: The FDA leadership shakeup continues after Marty Makary’s resignation, with acting food chief Kyle Diamantas drawing fresh backlash. Wildlife Watch: Florida temporarily paused sloth imports after dozens died at an Orlando business tied to Sloth World.

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