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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
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Good Morning! On this day in 1836, the Lake Wimico & St. Joseph Railroad ran its first train from the Apalachicola River to St. Joseph. It was the first train in service in Florida.
If you’re looking for Texas-style fun with a Florida flare, starting today, you can head to Bulls on the Beach in the Panhandle, offering three days of beachfront rodeo fun. Our crew is excited!
Are there any upcoming events you’re planning to attend? Reply to this email and let us know.
We’re sponsored today by Lone Wolf Ranch, offering quality pet food.
Daytona Beach ☁️ 87/76° | Ft. Myers 🌦️ 93/77° | Jacksonville 🌦️ 84/75° | Key West 🌤️ 90/84° | Miami 🌤️ 89/82° | Ocala 🌦️ 87/73° | Orlando 🌦️ 89/76° | Pensacola ⚡ 83/75° | Port St. Lucie 🌤️ 89/77° | Tallahassee 🌦️ 86/74° | Tampa 🌦️ 92/76°
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Florida Lottery Ticket Sales Down
Florida Lottery sales dropped by $132.5 million during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which ended June 30, mainly due to a 6% drop in scratch-off ticket sales.
Despite the decline, the 2023-2024 total marked the fourth consecutive year of ticket sales exceeding $9 billion, driven by a series of large jackpots in the multi-state Mega Millions and Powerball games.
Increased costs for necessities may have led consumers to dial back purchases of scratch-off lottery tickets, according to a state economist.
Lottery sales are projected to decline to $8.778 billion in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which started July 1 and are expected to gradually return to $9 billion by the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
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Invasive Lizard May Increase Mosquito-Borne Disease
Peter’s rock agama, an invasive lizard brought to Florida from Africa, may increase the risk of people contracting mosquito-borne diseases, according to researchers conducting a new one-year study.
The University of Florida’s Invasion Science Research Institute is attempting to answer the question of whether agama eating other lizards, such as brown anoles, worsens mosquito-transmitted diseases in Florida.
The theory suggests that invasive brown anoles, native to Cuba, serve as a blood source for mosquitos. When mosquitoes fill up on brown anole blood as they sleep, they don’t feed on people as much and do not spread potentially deadly viruses.
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Inter Miami: “We’re Coming Home”
Inter Miami professional soccer team unveiled its new promotional phrase, “We’re Coming Home,” on Wednesday to kick off the countdown to the opening of its new Miami Freedom Park stadium.
Team-sponsored giveaways and events throughout Miami celebrated the announcement that the stadium will open in time for the 2026 MLS season.
Inter Miami will continue to play at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale through the 2025 season before moving south to the heart of Miami.
Located near Miami International Airport, on the former site of Melreese Golf Course, the 26,700-seat stadium will be the centerpiece of a 131-acre development.
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Is Your Dog Protected Against these 3 Canine “Killers”?
Your dog is facing a threat you can’t see, smell, or hear.
In fact, there are three of them.
Chuck Norris, world-renowned martial artist and devoted dog advocate, calls them the “Canine Killers”—and they can affect millions of dogs every day.
After a personal tragedy involving his own pets, Norris made it his mission to expose these threats and protect dogs everywhere.
To help devoted dog parents like you, Norris created an eye-opening presentation.
“I tell anyone who loves their dog — this is a really special opportunity to help your best friend finally feel healthier,” Norris emphasizes.
If you want your dog to live a happy, healthy life, you can’t miss this video.
Click Here to watch the free presentation.
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➤ The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is now expected to be less active than initially predicted, according to a revised forecast released Tuesday by AccuWeather. (See Details)
➤ Tallahassee: James Gaddis, who describes himself as an “ethical whistleblower,” says he was fired from his job at the Department of Environmental Protection for leaking information about the state’s plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks. (See Video)
➤ St. Johns County: Commissioners on Tuesday voted against what would have been the largest workforce housing project in the county, saying it would negatively impact traffic and is too large for the area. (See Video)
➤ Palm Beach County: A former Florida doctor, who was found liable for $100 million last week in a botched circumcision medical malpractice case, is linked to six patient deaths. (See Video)
➤ Lee County: Commissioners voted 4-1 to pass a resolution formally opposing Amendment 4, the proposed state amendment on abortion, following a contentious meeting with public input. (More)
➤ Miami: Four islands—Osprey, Morningside, Pace Picnic, and Willis—have reopened with strict anti-litter rules after a nearly two-month closure that banned all boaters from visiting. (See Video)
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➤ Tampa Bay Rays prospect Logan Driscoll made his MLB debut on Tuesday. Driscoll made the most of his opportunity by recording his first MLB hit on an RBI single to put the Rays ahead by one. Driscoll’s hit ended up being the difference in the game as the Rays would go on to win 2-1. (Watch Video)
➤ NFL teams have begun to release their depth charts for their Week 1 matchups—with the link below you can see who will be starting for your favorite Florida football team. (See Depth Charts)
➤ Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Rob Gronkowski took orders at Greenlane’s drive-through yesterday, posing for pictures and signing autographs for fans. (More)
Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | US OPEN | Paralympics
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➤ The Orlando Utilities Commission is considering a new pricing model for its customers aimed at shifting energy demand. The PeakShift proposal will go before the utility’s board in November. (More)
➤ Real estate investor Hines announced a plan to build a large industrial complex on Florida’s Space Coast this year to help ease strained infrastructure at the world’s busiest launch hub. (More)
➤ Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team, announced a collaboration with Polkadot, a leading blockchain platform founded in 2020, making it the team’s global training partner. (See Details)
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Is your dog’s food slowly hurting them?
Chuck Norris, action star and lifelong dog lover, uncovered a shocking truth about the pet food industry every dog parent should know.
What he discovered is a wake-up call for every dog parent.
Determined to help American dogs live long, healthy lives, Norris partnered with top canine nutrition experts. Together, they created an eye-opening video that’s already helping change the lives of thousands of dogs across America.
And right now, Norris has made this video free for devoted dog parents like you. When you watch it, you’ll discover:
1. The shocking ingredients hiding in most commercial dog foods.
2. The #1 food missing from your dog’s diet.
3. Exactly how to feed your dog for a happy, healthy life.
Click the link below to watch the video while it’s still available:
WATCH NOW: Chuck Norris Reveals Secret to Canine Longevity
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➤ Escambia County firefighters rescued a 1,400-pound horse named Raleigh that was wedged up against a wall. A local cowboy assisted. (See Photos)
➤ Home Base Florida, a nonprofit that provides care and support to veterans and their families, received a $2 million allocation in state funding for fiscal year 2025. (More)
➤ The plan to turn SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef off the Florida coast has hit a snag. (See Why)
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Have you ever been to a rodeo?
- Yes
- No
Wednesday’s Results:
Are you excited for pumpkin spice products to be available?
- Yes: 24.9%
- No: 75.1%
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Among U.S. states, where does Florida rank in terms of total miles of sandy beaches?
Show me the answer
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