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Evelyn Castillo-Bach pushes Florida living wage pitch ahead of Aug. 18 vote
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach is making a living wage a centerpiece of her 2026 campaign, arguing that state pay floors should reflect the actual cost of living in each county.
Adega Gaucha’s 3 Florida restaurants win OpenTable Diners’ Choice awards
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Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse says its Orlando, Kissimmee and Deerfield Beach locations each earned OpenTable Diners’ Choice recognition in 2026, marking the brand’s fourth straight year on the list.
UF confirms hybrid termites in Florida, but home damage threat remains the same
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University of Florida researchers say hybrid termites exist in Florida, but only in one county and at levels far too small to change termite control advice.
Hammock Beach sets 2026 Food & Wine Classic for Sept. 18-20
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Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa will host its fourth annual Food & Wine Classic Sept. 18-20, 2026, in Palm Coast, Florida, with wine seminars, a Grand Tasting, a 5K fun run, VIP access and a golf tournament.
St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
Untamed Beverages sweeps 2026 PR%F Awards with design and tasting medals
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Untamed Beverages won recognition for every product in its portfolio at the 2026 PR%F Awards, pairing perfect package-design scores with blind-tasting medals.
Delray Beach Brings Back Jimmy Buffett Tribute for Florida Day
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The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority will host Party in Paradise on Aug. 28 at Old School Square, marking Florida’s official Jimmy Buffett Day with free live music, contests and tropical-themed activities.
Sundial Beach Resort plans Shell Lover's Weekend on Sanibel Island
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa will host a Shell Lover’s Weekend Nov. 5-8 on Sanibel Island, pairing expert-led shelling activities with boat trips, crafting and social events.
Big Chicken lands at Elev8 Fun parks in Florida
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is partnering with Elev8 Fun to open inside the entertainment center’s new Doral park in Florida, with more locations planned as Elev8 expands statewide.
South Florida Soul Rodeo returns to West Palm Beach on July 25
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The South Florida Soul Rodeo is set for July 25 at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, blending championship rodeo competition, live entertainment and a celebration of Black cowboy culture.
Daphne Campbell launches campaign for Florida House District 108
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Former Florida Sen. Daphne Campbell has entered the race for Florida House District 108, centering her campaign on schools, housing, safety, healthcare and economic opportunity.
Miami school food forests expand with Life Time Foundation support
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The Education Fund marked a third year of Arbor Day support from Life Time Foundation at a Miami-Dade County public school, highlighting a program that blends nutrition, science and hands-on environmental learning.
Just Call Classic launches RAKU No-Etch marble protection in South Florida
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Just Call Classic has introduced RAKU No-Etch across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to help protect marble from stains and acid etching without changing its look.
Evelyn Castillo-Bach unveils sweeping Florida prison reform plan
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach outlined a broad prison reform agenda in Pembroke Pines on July 9, 2026, with proposals on oversight, heat, medical care, pay, and reentry.
Premier Food Trucks unveils battery-powered kitchen and hits franchise milestones
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Premier Food Trucks says it has launched a battery-powered mobile kitchen system and reached a new production milestone with Cousins Maine Lobster as demand grows in the U.S. food truck market.
SFMA honors South Florida manufacturers at 47th awards event
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The South Florida Manufacturers Association drew 692 people to Pembroke Pines on June 25 for its 47th Recognition of Excellence Awards, spotlighting employees, manufacturers and partners across the region.
United Sugar Producers & Refiners featured in America 250 documentary on food supply chain
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United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative is spotlighted in the America 250 documentary series for its role in the U.S. sugar supply chain.
Cleveland Clinic gives Meals on Wheels South Florida a $750,000 grant
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Meals on Wheels South Florida will receive a five-year, $750,000 grant from Cleveland Clinic to expand meal delivery, wellness checks and senior support in Broward County.
DEEP installs subsea habitat in Florida Keys for research missions
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DEEP has completed installation of its Vanguard pilot subsea human habitat at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, where the system now sits 17 meters underwater.
Dirty restrooms are costing travel hubs food and beverage sales
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A new summer travel survey says dirty restrooms are pushing most travelers to skip purchases at airports, highway rest stops and train stations during the busy Fourth of July travel week.
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