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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Okeechobee County

35-Foot Boat Torched Behind Key Largo Home, Firefighters Contain Blaze

A 35-foot boat erupted in flames behind a Key Largo residence Thursday afternoon, drawing a rapid response from deputies and firefighters to prevent the fire from reaching the house. No injuries were reported, but investigators are probing the cause amid damaged wiring concerns from similar incidents. The close call underscores the risks of waterfront living in the Florida Keys.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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DeSantis Signs Florida Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill prohibiting the sale and creation of lab-grown meat in Florida, declaring it a threat to the state's ranching heritage. The measure, SB 1084, passed both chambers of the Legislature before landing on his desk. Florida joins a growing movement to protect traditional agriculture from synthetic alternatives.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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