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Florida couple digs up 3.36-carat diamond at Arkansas park
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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July 3, 2025
A Florida couple quite literally found a diamond in the rough. While making a stop in Arkansas during a recent road trip, Scott and Jennifer Freitas dug up a 3.36 carat diamond estimated to be worth around $10,000 at Crater of Diamonds State Park....
Industry expert provides keys for mortgage brokers on how to master condo lending
Mortgage Professional Australia
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July 3, 2025
“The one thing I have told them when I’ve spoken with mortgage professionals is to make sure that you read the guidelines very carefully,” Blake told Mortgage Professional America. “For example, when Fannie says they want to make sure that you...
I Built a 7-Figure Business with a Team I Had Never Met – Here's What I Learned
Entrepreneur
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July 3, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I built a seven-figure business with a team I had never met in person. Some may call my journey lucky. Others might credit hard work, consistency or timing. But for me, the answer is...
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Gold as legal tender? What it means for Florida investors
News4Jax - Florida
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July 3, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Florida officially recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, many are left wondering—what does this mean for investors? On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Luciano Duque of C3 Bullion helps...
How will Florida's new budget impact Bay County?
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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Florida's new state budget preserves Tourist Development Councils, benefiting Bay County's tourism industry. Governor DeSantis vetoed funding for phones for homeless youth and a wastewater feasibility study in Bay County. The budget eliminates...
Comcast Builds All-New Fiber Internet Network in Westlake, Florida
The AI Journal
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July 4, 2025
Tech leader’s investment will bring Xfinity and Comcast Business services to Palm Beach County community WESTLAKE, Fla., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new and powerful fiber Internet network is being built across Westlake, Florida. Once finished,...
I-TEAM: Judge bills taxpayers to stay in Florida condo he owns
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - First Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Hunter Greene traveled to Destin, Florida, over the past two years for his continuing legal education and billed taxpayers thousands of dollars to stay in a high-rise condo he and his...
U.S. immigration detainees start to arrive at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Everglades
Windsor Star
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Vendors chosen for the project include Lemoine CDR Logistics and CDR Health Care, companies led by Carlos Duart, a major Republican donor who along with his businesses have given millions of dollars to political committees for DeSantis, Trump and...
Antonio Cromartie Jr. reveals his preferred position at Florida State
On3
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July 4, 2025
A familiar name is back in Tallahassee playing for Florida State. Antonio Cromartie Jr. is entering his true freshman season for the Seminoles, following in his father’s footsteps. A nice recruiting win at the time for head coach Mike Norvell,...
'Dangerous and outrageous': Veterans erupt at Trump after he sends 200 Marines to Florida
AlterNet
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July 3, 2025
On Thursday, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) — which oversees U.S. military operations in North America – announced that it would be deploying approximately 200 U.S. Marines to Florida and other states to assist with Immigration and Customs...
South Florida youth performing group working to create ‘legacy’ of musical talent
WSVN 7 - Florida
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July 4, 2025
(WSVN) - A South Florida teen is showcasing his musical talent. His passion for performing is a “legacy” passed down by his father. Heather Walker shines the 7Spotlight on their story. Like father, like son. When you watch Larry and Lakar Davis...
"They need to fix this" - When Kirby Smart called for major changes after Georgia's 60-point Orange Bowl rout of Florida State
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
The Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles were among the most competitive programs in the 2023 college football season. However, few could have been prepared for the final score of their Orange Bowl clash in December 2023. Here's what...
Murfreesboro Business Buzz: Bubba’s 33, Smackdab Brewing, Beane Brothers BBQ, White Monkey Market, Bar Rescue, King 7, School of Rock, Neighbors
The Murfreesboro Pulse - Tennessee
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July 4, 2025
Bubba’s 33, owned by Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor, has unveiled plans for a new 7,105-square-foot restaurant to be constructed on North Thompson Lane in the parking lot of the former YMCA building. This location is included in the brand’s...
9 Companion Plants for Hostas That Thrive in Shady Spots
AOL
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Alexander62 / Getty ImagesHostas are beautiful perennial plants that add color and texture to shade gardens. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, from brilliant greens to muted blues to variegated types. While their foliage is the star...
4 food truck companies face online backlash following their services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
WSVN 7 - Florida
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July 4, 2025
OCHOPEE, FLA. (WSVN)– A TikTok video showing four food trucks enter the new immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” on its opening day sparked online outrage. As of Thursday night, the video gained more than four million views and...
New home insurers enter Florida market as hurricane season heats up
ABC7 - Florida
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July 3, 2025
REPORT ALONG COLONIAL BOULEVARD MASSES LASKY GULF COAST NEWS. >> AND LET'S TAKE A LIVE LOOK AT THE TROPICS WHERE ODDS ARE UP TO 60% FOR SOMETHING TO FORM IN THE ATLANTIC IN THE COMING WEEK. IT'S NOT GOING TO IMPACT US DIRECTLY. THAT STANDS AS A...
Florida Taps Contractors With No Detention Experience for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Insurance Journal
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July 3, 2025
On June 20, nearly three weeks into the Atlantic hurricane season, Florida disaster-management officials assembled a group of emergency relief contractors in Tallahassee and asked them to do something they had never done before. Governor Ron...
A Majority of Companies Are Already Feeling the Climate Heat
Mint
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July 3, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- Climate change is already having an impact on companies around the world. Over half of the firms surveyed in a recent Morgan Stanley report experienced the climate's impact on operations within the past year, including increased...
BooXkeeping Franchise Expands to Seminole County, Florida, with New Franchisee Ross Duhaime
Franchise Opportunities
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By: BooXkeeping Franchise | 0 Shares 56 Reads July 03, 2025 // Franchising.com // Seminole County, Fla. — BooXkeeping proudly announces its expansion into Seminole County, Florida. The newest franchise location will be led by Ross Duhaime, a...
AT Business Breakfast: Balancing creativity, commerciality and strategic advantage in practice
Architecture Today
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July 3, 2025
Architecture Today’s latest Business Breakfast explored how practice leaders are combining creativity and commercial strategy to build resilient, purposeful, and profitable architectural businesses. In association with The latest AT Business...