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How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans
Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be.

Miami police readying for large crowds banging pots, pans if Heat win Tuesday night
Miami police are expecting people with pots and pans to take to the streets for the Miami Heat’s expected win in the NBA finals.

FGCU professor says Branch Davidian leader stole ideology from Estero cult
A Florida Gulf Coast University professor is using her research on the Koreshans, who gave the state park in Estero its name, to draw a connection between that group and the Branch Davidians of Waco, Texas.

Democrat Donna Deegan wins Jacksonville mayor’s race in major upset
Voters in Jacksonville have elected the city’s first female mayor. Democrat Donna Deegan earned 52% of the vote in Tuesday’s election, beating Republican Daniel Davis, according to unofficial results.
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A holiday that saves you money: disaster preparedness week
This year there will be two disaster preparedness sales tax holidays instead of one to help save you cash.

8 months after Hurricane Ian, who picks up the insurance bill?
With hurricane season days away, the president of Day Adjusting and Consulting shares insights on insurance claims.

Cape Coral clock to be replaced after original sold on Facebook Marketplace
Cape Coral is looking to replace the city’s iconic clock after the old one was put up for sale on Facebook Marketplace by the wife of someone who offered to repair it.

2 dead in small plane crash at South Florida airport
Two people died Friday when a small plane crashed at a small South Florida airport, Palm Beach County sheriff’s officials said.