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Greater Winter Haven Youth Football president Zach Shelby said community support has been strong for the new youth football program.

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It's back-to-school time as ICE is being pressured to meet detention quotas. Will schools be an enticing target for immigration raids?

For the first time since 2015, Florida-based insurance companies in 2024 collected more in premiums than claims paid, despite three hurricanes.