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In 2007, the Neptune Memorial Reef began growing off Florida with cremated remains; the planned 16-acre site later developed into a coral habitatAn innovative underwater cemetery presents a novel burial alternative, where cremated remains are encased in concrete structures designed t...- In 1985, Broward County sank a DC-4 off Fort Lauderdale in 71 feet of water; the wreck later became a monitored artificial reefIn Florida, officials purposefully submerge items like airplanes to establish artificial reefs. These underwater structures not only form n...
- Hulk Hogan's former Florida mansion listed for $11 million after the death of legend. He bought it for $3.33 million in 2012Hulk Hogan's former Clearwater Beach mansion was listed for $10.989 million in January 2026, months after his death, despite having been pu...
- Florida couple bought 3 condos for $360,000 and now collects $4,530 a month in rent: How they built a 'very healthy' rental portfolioA couple in Florida bought three occupied condos for $360,000 in 2022, and the properties now generate $4,530 a month in rent. He shared ho...
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the sea. It has now developed new reefs, cleaner water and is recovering the coastal environmentOver the past 16 years, Florida has successfully returned over 500,000 tons of shells to the Gulf, providing vital surfaces for young oyste...
- Alan Ritchson’s $3 million Brentwood house: Inside the lavish Tennessee property where the ‘Reacher’ star lived with wife Catherine and three sons before their 20-year marriage came to an endAfter Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine announced their decision to end their nearly 20-year marriage, attention has turned to the Reacher s...
- In 2005, Céline Dion bought a Florida beach house for $12 million and rebuilt it into a $72.5 million mansion with a private water park; years later, she sold it for $38.5 millionCeline Dion's extravagant Florida mansion, featuring its own private water park, was constructed following her 2005 property purchase. Comp...
- In 1996, a Florida man was convicted of a grisly death linked to the ‘Hog Trail Murders’; decades later, questions about other victims still haunt the caseSouthwest Florida grapples with the unsolved Hog Trail Murders from the 1990s. Daniel Conahan was convicted for one murder, but many bodies...
- At 16, this Florida student designed bird-monitoring project. Her research found some bird populations rose by to 159% after restorationAt just seven years old, Sophia Haakman's passion for conservation sparked when she began cultivating butterflies. Today, her research high...
- In 1972, FHWA used 5 inches of scrubber waste in a parking-area base at Washington's Dulles Airport. 2 years later, wet weather caused the experimental base to soften and be replacedEarly tests explored scrubber waste for road bases and subbases. Florida projects between 1977 and 1989 showed highly satisfactory performa...
- A teenager’s 4-H project helped spark a coral restoration revolution in the Florida Keys—how Ken Nedimyer turned broken coral fragments into thousands of new reef coloniesA simple father-daughter 4-H project in the Florida Keys grew into a groundbreaking coral restoration effort. Ken Nedimyer’s experiment wit...
- Florida turned scrubber waste into road base in 12 projects by 1989; 100,000 tons earned highly satisfactory ratings, transforming an industrial byproduct into useful road baseFlorida utilized processed FGD scrubber material in twelve road-base projects between 1977 and 1989. This material demonstrated satisfactor...
- Silver Sands Middle School replaced gray shingles with reflective white metal; plenum temperature fell by over 25°F, and cooling energy in Portable 096 dropped by over 33%A recent study revealed that dark roofs on portable classrooms led to increased cooling costs. By switching to white metal roofing, energy ...
- Florida State-SMU football game delayed by unexpected power outage as Doak Campbell Stadium goes dark before kickoffIn an unexpected turn of events, a sudden power outage caused a significant delay at the SMU versus Florida State football game, moments be...
- In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollutionIn Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like ...
- US cracks down on H-1B wage manipulation in three statesUSCIS has flagged three H-1B cases involving alleged job misclassification and understated requirements that could have resulted in lower w...
- Florida woman who fatally shot a man in Walmart parking lot will not face charges; here’s whyIn a significant ruling, prosecutors have decided not to charge Melissa Payne for the fatal shooting that occurred in a parking lot. Florid...
- In 1997, Florida sank 8 A-7 Corsairs and a T-2 trainer off Jacksonville; 5 years later, all remained in place and were regularly used by divers and fishermenIn 1997, retired A-7 Corsair aircraft were deliberately sunk off the Florida coast, serving a dual purpose as artificial reefs. This innova...
- In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...
- In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...
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