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Florida Angler Catches Massive World Record Snakehead
A Florida angler recently landed a whopper snakehead—and put his name in the record books. According to a Facebook post, Ryan Alvarez went fishing in South Florida’s Broward County this spring with a specific goal in mind: catching a big...

Florida immigration law to remain halted
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have at least temporarily allowed enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state. Uthmeier last...

2024 Farm Bill: Doomed to Fail from the Start (Analysis)
As the debate over the 2024 Farm Bill intensifies, it is clear that this legislation, while packed with seemingly beneficial provisions, is fundamentally flawed and necessitates a reevaluation. In addition to neglecting to address the crucial...
"Get The Hell Off American Agriculture": U.S. Moves To Ban Farmland Sales to China
The Trump administration is moving to ban the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries, with a particular focus on China, citing national security and food system vulnerabilities, according to MSN/Washington Post. Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

Supreme Court won’t reinstate Florida’s immigration law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have at least temporarily allowed enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state. Uthmeier last...

Students learn to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand in Glassboro, New Jersey
By Ryan Hughes July 9, 2025 / 7:37 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia Hardworking students in Glassboro learn to make their dreams a reality with farm stand Hardworking students in Glassboro learn to make their dreams a reality with farm stand 01:55 A farm...

Glassboro High School students learn to make their dreams a reality with farm stand
A farm stand that sits outside Glassboro High School is run by a group of students working hard through the summer heat. "The farm stand is a place for the students to learn their math skills, communication skills, kind of real-life skills," said...

Lifeguards Rush Into The Ocean To Save A Deer From Drowning At A Florida Beach: “Never Heard A Deer Before, They Yell Loud”
Didn’t see this on Baywatch, but I guess these lifeguards can add something new to their resumes: Certified Deer Rescuers. This past Monday, a video surfaced of two lifeguards making a spectacular rescue off the coast of Flagler Beach in northeast...

First-of-its-kind human trafficking study conducted in Florida, bringing hope for prevention and enforcement
TAMPA, Fla. - For a year, Gabrielle Triplett lived the life of a slave, being sold for sex by a so-called boyfriend who wound up shooting and almost killing her. What they're saying: "Somebody like me who was older, who was homeless, who had a...

Supreme Court refuses to allow Florida to enforce its new immigration law
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., listens during a roundtable at "Alligator Alcatraz," a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The Supreme Court on...

Nonprofits Registered to Solicit in Florida Must Now Consider the Source of Donations
Following the 2025 regular legislative session, Florida has enacted new limitations impacting persons from "foreign countries of concern" and nonprofits registered to solicit donations in Florida. Effective July 1, 2025, Senate Bill (S.B.) 700,...

U.S. Supreme Court keeps block on Florida immigration law
Open this photo in gallery:The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 26. The justices denied a request to lift a judge's order barring Florida authorities from enforcing a law that makes it a crime for immigrants in the U.S. illegally to enter...

How Factory Farms Criminalized Journalism to Block Viral Videos of Animal Cruelty
Investigative journalist Will Potter has spent more than 25 years exposing how corporations and governments work hand-in-hand to crush dissent. His groundbreaking book Green Is the New Red documented how nonviolent activists were branded as...

Supreme Court blocks Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have at least temporarily allowed enforcement of a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state. Uthmeier last...

New law bans cloud seeding, weather modification in Florida
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A new law bans companies and people from modifying the weather in Florida, including cloud seeding. On July 1, Senate Bill 56 officially became law in Florida— banning the release of chemicals and other substances into...

Why Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream betting the farm on supply chain transparency
David Leonardo, CEO of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, reveals how requiring each location to source its dairy from within its state builds loyalty. Photos: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream July 9, 2025 by David Leonardo — CEO, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream At...
Florida Cracks Down: 85,000+ Illegal Hemp Products Seized In “Operation Safe Summer”
Commissioner Simpson: “We’re Not Done” Protecting Florida’s Children Florida is sending a strong message to illicit hemp sellers: not in our state, especially when it comes to kids. Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced today that...

USF report shows over 700,000 trafficked in Florida, ranks third in nation
A new report from the University of South Florida is shedding light on the extensive issue of human trafficking in Florida. The findings reveal alarming statistics about the scale of the problem in the state. The 2024 State Report on Human...

Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling
National Catholic Register, Jul 9, 2025 / 12:06 pm A Florida bishop is criticizing recent statements from public officials supporting a new detention facility for illegal immigrants in the Everglades as “obviously intentionally provocative” and...

Record-breaking state funding renews hope for Florida’s citrus crop | Column
New hope abounds for citrus growers who have dealt with years of setbacks, thanks to a record-breaking $140 million state investment in citrus research and revitalization efforts. Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the funding last week as part of the...