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10/23/2025

The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves forward with construction of a ballroom, according to photos taken Thursday by The Associated Press. The East Wing, where first ladies created history, planned state dinners and promoted causes, is now history itself.

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10/23/2025

📉 Florida's latest jobs report says "there are jobs available for every Floridian who wants to work," yet Lena Hoti hasn’t gotten a single response to her daily job applications.

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10/23/2025

Florida's iconic elkhorn & staghorn corals are now "functionally extinct" — victims of record-breaking ocean heat and decades of stress from disease, pollution and storms.
💬 Do you remember seeing these corals in Florida waters?

Elkhorn and staghorn corals used to carpet Florida's reef system, rising like antlers from the seabed — but not anymore. These crucial coral species are now "functionally extinct".

10/23/2025

📊 Only 4 in 10 U.S. workers are in "quality jobs" — according to a new study that looked at pay, benefits, workplace culture, growth opportunities, employee voice, and schedule sustainability.

💬 Do YOU think your job is a "quality job"? Why or why not?

Most U.S. workers are not in what researchers call “quality jobs,” according to a new study on American job quality.

10/23/2025

Neighbors in Port St. Lucie say traffic — and speeding — are getting worse along Southbend Boulevard. Some describe it as "an open speedway" and say dangerous passing is making the road unsafe for walkers, cyclists and drivers alike.

City leaders agree more can be done — and they want to hear from YOU. 📣

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10/23/2025

Dale Drotar was driving his Corvette down Military Trail in April, speeding upwards of 135 mph, when he crashed into a Toyota, according to the arrest report. The crash resulted in the death of 25-year-old Natalie Pierre.

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10/23/2025

💰🏠 Got vintage Pyrex in your kitchen? It might be worth way more than you think! At one antique mall, collectors are shelling out $1,000 for just a few pieces.

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10/23/2025

Surest helps family with complex health needs!

See how Surest, from UnitedHealthcare, helped give Jennifer peace of mind when switching to a new health plan.

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10/23/2025

: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested as part of an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting.

Multiple current and former NBA players and coaches were charged in an illegal gambling scheme that involved multiple organized crime families.

10/23/2025

In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of debt on America’s balance sheet.

U.S. debt hit $38T during the federal shutdown, rising $1T since August — the fastest growth outside the pandemic.

10/23/2025

Palm Beach approves larger Mar-a-Lago helipad, neighbors raise concerns

10/23/2025

Investigators uncover third case involving Okeechobee babysitter accused of poisoning children

Investigators in Okeechobee County are revisiting another case involving an Okeechobee babysitter following her recent arrest for allegedly poisoning a child in her care this past February.