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We talk about mental health, but are we really listening?

For World Mental Health Day, a mental health reporter reflects on the people whose stories revealed the power of being heard.

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Oct 10 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • floridatoday.com
Sarasota County commissioner’s husband paid $42K by lobbyist for developers

The financial relationship between Tallahassee lobbyist and Sarasota County Commissioner raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest under Florida ethics law.

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Oct 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • wusf.org
When Will Enough Be Enough for Florida State and Norvell?

Florida State’s collapse against Louisville raises more questions about Mike Norvell’s future as the Seminoles face mounting pressure heading into a showdown with Miami.

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Oct 10 • 12:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Louisville Stuns Florida State With 44-20 Comeback Victory

Seminoles Blow Early Lead in Costly ACC Loss The Louisville Cardinals delivered a dominant comeback Friday night, defeating Florida State 44-20 after overcoming an early 14 point deficit at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. What started as a promising performance for the Seminoles quickly turned into another frustrating road loss as Louisville took control and…

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Oct 9 • 11:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Unveils 'Zona de Fuego' Florida's First Fully Integrated Latin Gaming & Entertainment Experience

/PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood today unveiled Zona de Fuego, Florida's first fully integrated Latin gaming and entertainment...

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Oct 9 • 8:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age

Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the emerging science that can help protect against dementia with Dr. Jonathan Rosand of the Global Brain Care Coalition.

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Oct 9 • 7:00 PM EDT • Science • pbs.org
SMU Bowl Projections Raise Questions About Mustangs' Playoff Hopes

SMU football is projected for bowl games against Florida, Arizona and USC, but Kevin Jennings and the Mustangs still have a path toward the ACC title and playoffs.

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Oct 9 • 4:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Baptist Health buys Coral Gables office building for $39M as region’s health care heavyweights compete for space

Baptist Health South Florida picked up a Coral Gables office building for $39 million, the latest booster shot to its regional growth. The health care system bought the property at 2855 Le Jeune Road from City National Bank, in a deal that pencils out to $321 per square foot, according to records and real estate database Vizzda. The bank sold the four-story building after it leased 145,000 square feet for its headquarters at 2701 South Le Jeune Road, also in Coral Gables. The space consolidated staff members working in its former Coral Gables building, as well as in Brickell and […]

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Oct 9 • 4:00 PM EDT • Health • therealdeal.com
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.

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Oct 9 • 3:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
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Florida citrus forecast projects a nearly 25% orange production drop

The 2026–2027 Florida citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows declining production with one exception.

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Oct 9 • 2:27 PM EDT • Business • businessobserverfl.com
The 6 College Football Games to Watch in Week 6

Check out our conference preview for all the Big 10 action this weekend. Florida State at Louisville 7 p.m., ESPN (Friday) Both teams are in desperation mode as they try to avoid the season going into a complete tailspin. Florida State is coming in with momentum after pounding Virginia, although it’s been proven you can’t […]

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Oct 9 • 1:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida ‘ghost’ candidate scandal haunts FPL in merger talks with Dominion

José Javier Rodríguez, running for Florida attorney general, calls for documents to be made public.

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Oct 9 • 12:10 PM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
Sunshine Health Awards $100,000 in Grants to Support Caregivers of Vulnerable Children - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Oct. 8, 2026 — Sunshine Health, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has awarded $100,000 in grants for innovative programs that support caregivers of children and youth with behavioral […]

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Oct 9 • 11:14 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Iron Mountain adds ViaTeK Solutions to ITAD business

Iron Mountain has added ViaTeK Solutions, a Florida-based IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling company, to its asset lifecycle

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Oct 9 • 9:38 AM EDT • Business • resource-recycling.com
Jayden Woods working to balance energy, discipline in pass rush

Jayden Woods discusses controlling his pass-rush energy, Brad White's increased intensity, Florida's defensive unity and facing South Carolina.

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Oct 9 • 8:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AMA Statement on Federal Vaccine Injury Initiative - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

October 8 2026 Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association “The AMA strongly supports legitimate, ongoing vaccine safety monitoring, as well as research grounded […]

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Oct 9 • 7:22 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
How to watch Alabama State football vs Florida A&M

Where to watch or stream Alabama State football's game against Florida A&M in Week 6.

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Oct 9 • 7:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida’s devolving position on science standards

Columnist Pat Beall trains her pen on new Florida school science standards that put evolution and climate change in the back seat.

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Oct 9 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • sun-sentinel.com
ACIC launches E&S carrier for coastal commercial property

ACES Specialty Insurance will begin writing in Florida, Texas and South Carolina on December 1, adding a direct market for catastrophe-exposed placements

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Oct 9 • 5:29 AM EDT • Business • insurancebusinessmag.com
Miami billionaire Ken Griffin adds $25 million to a South Florida hospital gift

The institute named for him is set to open in 2029

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Oct 9 • 5:20 AM EDT • Health • miamiherald.com
Community notes: Best Bets for things to do in Brevard

Community notes: Best Bets for things to do in Brevard

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Oct 9 • 5:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridatoday.com
Seminole Tribe of Florida sues DraftKings over sports betting

The lawsuit alleges DraftKings operates a sports book in violation of the gaming compact between the Tribe and the state inked in 2021, which provides the Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in Florida.

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Oct 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • wusf.org
Sanibel Island Writers Conference returns this November

During the past decade, as cell phones and tablets made their way into every jacket pocket and onto most bedside tables, you may – fairly – have subscribed to the

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Oct 9 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
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Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings: What it means for sports betting

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a federal lawsuit accusing DraftKings of running an illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operation across the state.

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Oct 8 • 10:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
McCullough's Positive Presence Sets the Tone for the Marlins' Future

The mood around Miami has been moving forward, as a winning culture is arising in South Florida

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Oct 8 • 10:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings for Running Illegal Sports Betting in Florida - WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM

The battle over sports betting rights in Florida is heading to court with the Seminole Tribe defending its exclusive rights to sports gambling in the state. The Seminole Tribe is suing DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins, claiming the company violated Florida’s 2021 Gaming Compact and is operating an illegal sports betting business. Through the 2021

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Oct 8 • 8:16 PM EDT • Sports • wruf.com
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Florida voters express dissatisfaction with political candidates skipping debates

Political ads are saturating Florida's airwaves, with attack ads like "Byron Donalds is a liar" and "David Jolly wants to tax you more!" playing nonstop, but debate stages remain empty in some of the state's biggest races, leaving voters questioning why candidates won’t face each other.

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Oct 8 • 6:32 PM EDT • Politics • gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Florida Department of Health in Clay County expands services for student athletes

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County has expanded its clinical services to include school and sports physicals along with electrocardiogram screenings.

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Oct 8 • 6:24 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Last Call for 10.8.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.

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Oct 8 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
16th annual Wisconsin Science Festival returns Oct. 15-25 with 650 events statewide

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Science Festival returns for its 16th year with more than 650 events across the state from Oct. 15-25, exploring the theme "Us" through science and

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Oct 8 • 5:16 PM EDT • Science • wkow.com
Activists, doctors clash over vaccine repeal proposal at Florida health panel hearing

Florida Department of Health wants to remove the immunization requirements for Hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and pneumococcal conjugate to attend Florida schools. At a public meeting Thursday, parents rights activists and doctors clashed over the plan.

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Oct 8 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • clickorlando.com
Ladapo: Eliminating vaccine mandates isn't about science, it's about parents' rights

Florida State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is a well-known vaccine skeptic. But on Thursday he said the state’s drive to change its rules to eliminate four vaccines children are required to take to enter school or daycare centers has nothing to do with science or the efficacy of the vaccines. It is about putting parents […]

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Oct 8 • 4:43 PM EDT • Science • floridaphoenix.com
Florida health officials meet amid fierce debate over childhood vaccine plans

The hearing was one of the last steps before Florida's new vaccine guidelines take effect.

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Oct 8 • 4:32 PM EDT • Health • politico.com
Milania Giudice apologizes to ‘Real Housewives’ mom Teresa after airport incident

NEW YORK — Milania Giudice has publicly apologized to her mother, “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice, following an incident at a Florida airport last month. Milania offered

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Oct 8 • 3:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Lee Health Foundation hires Kayla Reiter - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Oct. 7, 2026 – Lee Health Foundation welcomes Kayla Reiter as marketing communication coordinator. In this role, Reiter supports the Foundation’s marketing and communication strategy by helping tell meaningful stories that connect […]

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Oct 8 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
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Holy Cross Health is Only South Florida Hospital to Earn the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality Award - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Holy Cross Health achieved high performance in stroke, heart failure and diabetes from AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® program. October 7, 2026 – For the second consecutive year, Holy Cross Health has received the American […]

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Oct 8 • 2:42 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVE TOTES FOR HOPE FROM AUTONATION - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

AutoNation Associates joined members of the Broward Health Medical Center team to deliver Totes for Hope care bags for cancer patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. October 8, 2026 – […]

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Oct 8 • 2:35 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Nicklaus Children’s Health System Honored with Inaugural Champion for Children’s Care Award from Joint Commission - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Nicklaus Children’s Health System receives the inaugural Joint Commission Champion for Children’s Care Award. October 8, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Health System is pleased to announce that it has been […]

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Oct 8 • 2:26 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Florida Department of Health Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to School Immunization Rule

The Florida Department of Health held a public hearing on proposed revisions to Rule 64D-3.046, Florida Administrative Code, related to immunization requirements for school and childcare entry.

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Oct 8 • 2:12 PM EDT • Health • floridahealth.gov
Florida State's defensive keys vs Louisville

Florida State's defense will face a tough test against Louisville's offense. Here's five keys for them to slow them down.

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Oct 8 • 2:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida still projected for College Football Playoff by CBS Sports

DEspite a brutal loss in Week 5 to Missouri, Florida football is still projected to reach the College Football Playoff by CBS Sports.

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Oct 8 • 1:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida slips two spots in CBS Sports' SEC power rankings after Week 5

Florida football fell a couple of spots in CBS Sports' SEC power rankings after Week 5 but still remains among the top five schools in the conference.

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Oct 8 • 1:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
David Jolly thinks he can be the first Democratic Governor of Florida this century
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Oct 8 • 1:09 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
The New Golden Age of Science: The Trump Administration's Over $6 Billion Investment in Science

The Trump administration has announced a more than $6 billion investment across the Federal Government, industry, academia, and philanthropy as part of “the most ambitious set of science initiatives in decades.” “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are ushering in a New Golden Age of Science powered by super intelligence, a return to merit, and bold […]

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Oct 8 • 12:30 PM EDT • Science • floridianpress.com
New St. Pete Polls survey has Ashley Moody at 47%, Angie Nixon at 45%, and the Senate race still inside the margin of error

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody leads Democrat Angie Nixon 47% to 45% in a new St. Pete Polls survey for Florida Politics, a narrow edge for the Republican inside

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Oct 8 • 12:09 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Byron Donalds 45%, David Jolly 45%: St. Pete Polls finds the Governor's race deadlocked with four weeks to go

Both candidates gained a point since September; Jolly's lead among independents is now 17.

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Oct 8 • 11:55 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
GSW hosts eighth annual Science Day for area high school students - Americus Times-Recorder

More than 130 area high school students visited Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) on Oct. 2, 2026 for GSW’s eighth annual Science Day, exploring a variety of STEM fields through […]

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Oct 8 • 11:41 AM EDT • Science • americustimesrecorder.com
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Florida woman charged in $330K fraud case targeting Hanover business’ bank account

A 41-year-old Florida woman is facing felony charges in “an elaborate computer fraud scheme” that left a Hanover County business out $330,000.

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Oct 8 • 10:24 AM EDT • Business • wric.com
Cal AI's 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup

Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse and Bee.

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Oct 8 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Isaias Update: Decisions, Decisions…

Good day, err’body. As of Thursday morning’s NHC advisory there has been no significant changes to the track of what is now Hurricane Isaias – an intensifying storm right. Upon approach and eventual landfall along the northern Gulf coast – near Mobile Bay or perhaps closer to the Pensacola/Perdido Key area in the Florida panhandle – increasing […]

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Oct 8 • 9:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Republican megadonors dominate 2026 midterm election as crypto and AI money surges, CNBC analysis finds

Fourteen of the 20 biggest donor groups CNBC analyzed are Republican-aligned as crypto, AI and betting money reshapes 2026 midterm spending.

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Oct 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnbc.com
L.A.’s comedy mentors teach kids more than how to write jokes

Across Los Angeles, comedy mentors are using stand-up and improv to help young people find their voices, build confidence and connect with others.

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Oct 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Why are dengue cases surging in Florida this year? An 'unlucky' combination of factors, experts say

Dengue fever infections are booming in Florida this year, with more local cases than usual and the state's first dengue-related death in nearly a century. Why?

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Oct 8 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
How political polling went astray and became a partisan tool

Modern polling faces a crisis of credibility as both the method as well as the partisan bent of surveys of would-be voters taint results.

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Oct 8 • 5:05 AM EDT • Politics • floridatoday.com
Free mental health fair connects Brevard community with resources

After his son's schizophrenia diagnosis transformed his family's life, Rev. John Baggett turned personal tragedy into advocacy.

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Oct 8 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • floridatoday.com
Small businesses face tough choices as health insurance costs rise

Some businesses are exploring choice arrangements, which allow employers to set a defined benefit amount rather than selecting one carrier and set of plans for all employees.

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Oct 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • wtkr.com
Roaches Galore: 12 more Central Florida eateries shut down over health issues

Last week, over a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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Oct 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • clickorlando.com
Small businesses face tough choices as health insurance costs rise

Some businesses are exploring choice arrangements, which allow employers to set a defined benefit amount rather than selecting one carrier and set of plans for all employees.

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Oct 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • wtkr.com
holding space in music therapy for patients with dementia

They call it music therapy, which is too imprecise a term to describe what really happens sometimes, when music touches a person sliding into eternity through a gradually darkening tunnel

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Oct 8 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Naples Film Festival highlights indie films and new talent

Naples International Film Festival Producer Shannon Franklin grew up in Naples and got her theater degree from the University of Florida, but her area code is all “Hollywood.”

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Oct 8 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Baptist Health Breaks Ground on New Home of Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute and Announces $75 Million Total Gift to Neuroscience Research and Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Stephen Blumenthal, Board Chair, Baptist Health Foundation ,Alex Villoch, Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Health Foundation ,Michael McDermott, M.D., System Chief Executive of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care, Chief Medical […]

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Oct 7 • 6:50 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Opus College of Business Faculty Member Delivers Keynotes From Twin Cities to Cameroon  - Newsroom

Christopher Wong Michaelson recently delivered three keynote talks exploring meaningful work, responsible business and professional ethics across business, health care and public relations.

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Oct 7 • 6:13 PM EDT • Business • news.stthomas.edu
Seminoles Should Focus on Aerial Assault vs. Louisville

Florida State has been on a roll the last two weeks. After getting its first ACC win of the season in a 38-7 beat down of Virginia, the Seminoles are looking for their third straight win against a Louisville squad that does not defend very well against the pass.

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Oct 7 • 6:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida HC Jon Sumrall Provides Injury Update on Key Receiver

As the Gators aim to rebound against South Carolina, the status of star playmaker Vernell Brown III remains uncertain following a pivotal practice update from Gainesville.

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Oct 7 • 6:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Right wing laughter to take center stage in Naples

Three years ago, Arynne Wexler was working in the tech industry. Two years ago, she became a TikTok darling of the political right.

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Oct 7 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Florida man in Maine to finish 12,000-mile walk for mental health awareness

A Florida man who has walked across America to raise mental health awareness has arrived in Maine to finish his journey.

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Oct 7 • 5:47 PM EDT • Health • wmtw.com
Florida Hosts 4-Star WR in Attempt to Flip Commitment

Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators are working to flip the commitment of a four-star wide receiver and have him join their 2027 class.

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Oct 7 • 5:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Todd Golden, Florida Land 4-Star Center for 2027 Class

Todd Golden and the Florida Gators are adding to their 2027 class with a four-star center committing to the program.

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Oct 7 • 4:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
University of Delaware leads $21M program exploring AI in health care

A five-year program centered at the University of Delaware will explore how AI could help medical experts improve physical rehabilitation.

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Oct 7 • 2:53 PM EDT • Health • nbcphiladelphia.com
Old Boxers Never Die on Robert Street

The London Memorabilia Fair plays an important role in keeping boxing's glorious history alive

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Oct 7 • 2:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
For the love of the game: URI students travel to Ireland to cover, experience international sporting community

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 7, 2026 – Nine University of Rhode Island Harrington School of Communication and Media students spent two weeks in Ireland this summer exploring the country’s sports culture while putting their reporting and storytelling skills to work. That experience left a profound impact on the students that went well beyond their reporting […]

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Oct 7 • 1:57 PM EDT • Sports • uri.edu
Exploring Earth’s Resources for a Clean Energy Future

Earth sciences professor Adam Cawood is finding solutions that support the energy transition while making geoscience more accessible.

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Oct 7 • 1:42 PM EDT • Science • news.syr.edu
Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending

As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

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Oct 7 • 11:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jupiter lighthouse gears up for events through late 2027

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is preparing to shine even brighter, with a packed lineup of special events closing out 2026 and a full calendar of new experiences already

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Oct 7 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' Returns Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 7

Disney’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu strikes back at No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainmetn sales chart through Oct. 7. Last week’s chart-topper, Universal’s Disclosure Day slipped one spot to No. 2, while at No. 3 is Arrow Films’ newcommer A Better Tomorrow Trilogy. The newly restored collection … Continue reading "‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Returns Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 7"

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Oct 7 • 9:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • mediaplaynews.com
Competitive House races see massive influx of ad spending over past week

In one Florida district rated a “toss-up,” there was an outpouring of $5.7 million.

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Oct 7 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Award-Winning QB Ashton Daniels's Season Needs Re-Evaluation

Davey O'Brien National QB of the Week Ashton Daniels willed the Florida State Seminoles to victory last Saturday against Virginia, setting a school record with five rushing touchdowns in a 38-7 win. With two losses to ranked teams, the blame for the team's misfortune hardly belongs to Daniels alone.

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Oct 7 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NLR Chamber CEO to exit for Florida post

The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday (Oct. 6) that President and CEO Derrell Hartwick will depart the organization effective October 9, 2026. Hartwick has served more than...

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Oct 7 • 7:32 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County and Henderson Behavioral Health Win Community Catalyst Award - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Ty Richardson, Interim President & CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce; Vivian Demille, COO of Henderson Behavioral Health; Shari Thomas, Director of Youth & Family at Henderson […]

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Oct 7 • 7:12 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
5 Central Florida restaurants shut down after health inspections last week

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down five Central Florida restaurants during the week from Sept. 28-Oct. 4 after conducting health inspections.

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Oct 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • orlandosentinel.com
Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate

The new survey shows the state’s Hispanic voters shifting away from President Donald Trump after Republicans made gains in 2024.

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Oct 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Could the future of AI be determined by Florida Republicans?

Trump wants the GOP to be a pro-AI party. Ron DeSantis has a different idea.

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Oct 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Politics turns up the heat on latest plan to strike vaccines; groups lawyer up

TALLAHASSEE – Another clash over vaccine mandates in Florida is coming Thursday, when state health officials will hear from the public about striking four

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Oct 7 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • floridatrident.org
Personnel note: Retailers add Chase Bohannon to government relations team

'He will be missed in my office, but he is an immediate asset to the Florida Retail Federation.'

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Oct 7 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Central Florida students ‘scout’ out coveted nuclear science merit bad

With the help of dedicated Airmen from the Air Force Technical Applications Center here, 89 inspired scouts from across Central Florida traveled to Patrick SFB Sept. 19 to earn the coveted Nuclear

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Oct 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • 16af.af.mil
Florida Department of Health warns of mosquito-borne illnesses in tested Manatee County chickens

DOH- Manatee and the Manatee County Mosquito Control District are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by source reduction.

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Oct 6 • 6:07 PM EDT • Health • mysuncoast.com
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million, according to court records.

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Oct 6 • 5:13 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Eva Maria Urrechaga, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

October 6, 2026 – Vascular surgeon Eva Maria Urrechaga, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. She specializes in evaluating […]

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Oct 6 • 2:54 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
COMMENTARY: Exploring the pros and cons of Brandon, MacIntyre

Who should Tennessee start at quarterback for the remainder of the 2026 football season?

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Oct 6 • 1:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lee Health Announces Executive Leadership Promotions - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Oct. 6, 2026 — Lee Health is proud to announce several executive leadership promotions that will help guide the health system as it continues to expand access to high-quality care […]

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Oct 6 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
BROWARD HEALTH : An Emergency Physician Discusses Dengue - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Dr. Craig Harrison, an emergency physician at Broward Health Medical Center, discusses how to prevent and treat dengue, who is most at risk, and when it is time to go […]

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Oct 6 • 1:32 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
After taxpayer-funded ads glorifying Trump sparked backlash, he says his super PAC will pay instead

In a post on his social media site, President Donald Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and have drawn intense criticism.

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Oct 6 • 1:20 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Florida plummets in CBS Sports' power rankings after blowout loss

Florida's first loss of the season sent the Gators tumbling in CBS Sports' latest college football power rankings.

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Oct 6 • 12:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida case of locally acquired dengue confirmed in Broward County

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County confirmed a human case of locally acquired dengue fever.

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Oct 6 • 12:04 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Jadan Baugh still in USA TODAY Sports' Heisman Trophy race, but barely

Despite a disappointing performance against Missouri in Week 5, Florida football's star running back Jadan Baugh remains in the Heisman Trophy hunt.

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Oct 6 • 11:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jackson Health Foundation Celebrates Historic $15 Million Gift From Double-Lung Transplant Survivor Carlos Peralta - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Carlos Migoya, Silvia Rios Fortun, Flavia Llizo, Carlos Peralta and his wife Mariana, Dr. Mauricio Pipkin, and David Zambrana Transformational donation expands lung ICU and names the Carlos Peralta and […]

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Oct 6 • 11:43 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference on health care in West Palm Beach

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in West Palm Beach.

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Oct 6 • 11:27 AM EDT • Health • news4jax.com
Where USA TODAY Sports sees Florida playing its bowl game after Week 5

The Florida Gators have fallen out of USA TODAY Sports' College Football Playoff predictions and are now projected to play in this in-state bowl game.

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Oct 6 • 11:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Old Dominion University Researchers Explore Connection Between Sinus Health and Voice Problems

A stuffy nose, facial pressure and a diminished sense of smell are familiar symptoms for people with chronic sinus problems. Changes to the voice may be less obvious. Researchers in Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University are exploring a connection patients may not always recognize: the relationship between sinus conditions and voice problems.

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Oct 6 • 10:44 AM EDT • Health • odu.edu
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This Muskegon exhibit reveals the artistry and science behind observing nature up close

From detailed natural history illustrations to specimens drawn straight from the collection, the exhibit offers something for budding scientists, artists, and curious minds exploring how we document the world around us.

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Oct 6 • 9:55 AM EDT • Science • mlive.com