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Monday, May 4, 2026 · Callahan

UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening

As Florida's citrus production hits its lowest in 80 years, University of Florida startups are fusing AI and aerospace tech for drone-based grove monitoring. This partnership aims to help growers detect and fight citrus greening faster amid the industry's $9 billion crisis. Hope is rising for the Sunshine State's iconic orange groves.

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Florida Tourism Hits 143.3M Visitors in 2025 as Cruise Boom Accelerates

Florida's tourism engine roared into 2025 with record-breaking momentum, welcoming 143.3 million visitors and generating $133.6 billion in economic impact as cruise bookings from Miami and Port Canaveral reached unprecedented levels. The surge, driven by a 13.9% explosion in cruise passenger arrivals, is positioning the state for another blockbuster year after shattering tourism records in 2024.

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