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A CVS store in Newton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 13, 2025. | Charles Krupa, AP file
December 24, 2025

Are any stores open on Christmas Day?

Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…

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Richard Barry Randolph, 63, is scheduled to die by lethal injection for a murder in Palatka. | Florida Department of Corrections
October 22, 2025

Execution set in convenience store killing in Palatka

Richard Barry Randolph is scheduled for execution Nov. 20 for raping and killing his former boss.…

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October 13, 2025

Tropical Storm Lorenzo grows stronger, but no threat to land

Lorenzo, the 12th named storm of the season, is expected to stay out in the ocean and turn back east.…

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Hurricane Milton shredded the roof of Tropicana Field on Oct. 10, 2024. |
June 18, 2025

Dream Finders CEO in talks to buy Tampa Bay Rays

Patrick Zalupski is part of the potential buyers group, along with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.…

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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. | News Service of Florida
May 14, 2025

Appellate court blocks Florida’s drag show law

The court upheld an injunction against the law, which was sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville.…

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An impromptu memorial of flowers and other items is laid near the center of the Florida State campus on April 17, 2025. |
May 13, 2025

Accused FSU shooter jailed after hospital release

Phoenix Ikner is charged with killing two people and wounding six others during a shooting on campus last month.…