Day: January 16, 2026

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Florida Bill Would Require AI Education Starting In Fifth Grade

A bill has been proposed in Tallahassee that would require AI education in public schools beginning in fifth grade. Supporters say early instruction will teach responsible use, while some educators question how to balance AI lessons with core curriculum. The measure must pass both chambers and be signed by the governor before taking effect.

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Rare Humpback Whale Spotted Off Port Canaveral

A group of fishermen got a surprise when a humpback whale breached near their boat about 20 miles off the coast of Port Canaveral. The endangered whales are native to Florida but rarely seen in the area. The fishermen captured video of the whale, which they say stayed nearby for several minutes. Boaters are urged […]

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Floridians Warned To Run Pool Pumps Overnight To Prevent Frozen Pipes

Freezing temperatures overnight raises concerns for pool owners. Experts advise running the pool pump overnight to keep water circulating and prevent PVC pipes and valves from cracking. Pools with solar heaters are especially vulnerable. Experts say taking precautions can avoid costly repairs.

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Frigidaire Expands Minifridge Recall To Nearly One Million Units

If you have a minifridge, you should listen closely to this… Curtis International is recalling about 964,000 Frigidaire minifridges after multiple fire reports. Owners are urged to stop using the fridges, safely disable the appliance, and follow instructions from the company to request a refund.

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Citrus Farmers Brace For Hard Freeze In Central Florida

Florida citrus growers, already struggling due to citrus greening disease and loss of farmland, are now dealing with freezing or near-freezing temperatures. Experts warn citrus trees can suffer damage below 36 degrees, making quick action critical for farmers here in Florida.

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Florida Bill Would Require AI Education Starting In Fifth Grade

A bill has been proposed in Tallahassie that would require AI education in public schools beginning in fifth grade. Supporters say early instruction will teach responsible use, while some educators question how to balance AI lessons with core curriculum. The measure must pass both chambers and be signed by the governor before taking effect.

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Cold Weather Shelters Open Across Brevard County

Cold weather shelters opened last night across Brevard County as temperatures dropped. Emergency management says several locations in Titusville, Cocoa, and Melbourne opened, offering overnight shelter along with dinner and breakfast.

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Florida Woman Arrested After Skillet And Food Attack

A 58 year old Florida woman is facing multiple charges after a violent argument at her Putnam County home. Deputies say Wendy Messer threw a plate of collard greens at one victim and threatened another while holding a cast iron skillet. Investigators also found cocaine and drug paraphernalia during her arrest, which just may explain […]

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Verizon Offers Credit After Nationwide Network Outage

Did you lose your cell phone service on Wednesday. Tens of thousands did, and now Verizon says it will issue a 20 dollar credit to customers affected by a nationwide network outage. The company says credits can be claimed through the myVerizon app. Verizon has not disclosed the cause of the outage.

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