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He earned $3.10 an hour as a valet parker. Now he’s worth $11.1 billion and runs a trillion-dollar firm

Marc Rowan went from earning $3.10 an hour as a valet parker and taking other ordinary jobs to becoming the CEO of Apollo, a trillion-dollar asset management firm, with an estimated net worth of $11.1 billion.

The Economic Times

Swimmer tried to fight off alligator during attack in Florida’s idyllic springs

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‘Bones poking out, blood everywhere’: 10-foot alligator attacks Florida paddleboarder and tears off her arm; quick-thinking boater rushes to save her

A Florida paddleboarder survived a terrifying alligator attack after a nearly 10-foot reptile grabbed her arm and dragged her underwater in the Silver River. The woman suffered a devastating injury, but quick-thinking boater John Gamache scared the alligator away and used a rope to control her bleeding before rescuers rushed…

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Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria that lurks in seawater

One in five people die from infections - often within just two days

The Independent UK

Woman loses arm but is saved by Good Samaritan after alligator attack in Florida waters

The alligator was later caught and removed by Florida officials

The Independent UK

'I Simply Thought He Was A Tabloid Journalist': Jared Padalecki Backtracks On Perez Hilton Post

Jared Padalecki has apologised and deleted a social media post supporting Perez Hilton after learning about the blogger's past, as Hilton is hospitalised under Florida's Mental Health Act.

International Business Times UK

In 2018, Florida teacher Diane Tirado was fired for giving zeros to those who did not submit assignments. What happened to her?

The chalkboard note that Florida teacher Diane Tirado left for her students in 2018 resurfaced on social media along with a fresh debate on the 'no-zero' policy. “Bye Kids, Mrs Tirado loves you and wishes you the best in life! I have been fired for refusing to give you a…

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Perez Hilton's Hospitalisation Under Baker Act Explained: Family Shares Major Health Update

Perez Hilton was hospitalised in Florida under the Baker Act after a mental health crisis. Family confirms he is serious but stable, requiring surgery following a TikTok livestream incident.

International Business Times UK

End of Haitian TPS Threatens South Florida's Tourism Workforce as Hotels and Restaurants Brace for Labor Gaps

The end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is emerging as a labor problem for South Florida's tourism economy, where hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses rely heavily on immigrant workers and are already warning that losing thousands of legally authorized employees could disrupt operations.

Latin Times

Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?

Conservationists have created a ‘coastal corridor’ of ocean-based projects designed to preserve and nourish vulnerable marine life

The Guardian - US

Insect smaller than a grain of rice is destroying Florida’s orange industry by spreading a deadly disease

Florida is the largest orange-producing state in the United States and the third largest in the world, only after Brazil and China. For a long time, this orange industry has been a vital aspect of the region's identity, because of all the oranges grown there, approximately 95% of them are…

The Times of India

Two Men Arrested for Aggravated Battery After Using Machete and Hatchet in Violent Fight Outside Supermarket

Two Florida men were charged with aggravated battery following a violent confrontation involving a machete and a hatchet outside a Publix supermarket in Panama City, resulting in injuries to both parties.

International Business Times UK

Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Florida couple visited Greece for the first time in 2024; two years later, they retired early and moved into a $461,000 home bought sight unseen

Two years ago, Greece was just a vacation destination for Jeffrey Davidson and Walter Zak. Today it is home. A Florida couple who spent three decades building a life near Orlando decided to retire early and move to the Peloponnese after one trip to Greece changed their plans for the…

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Florida community fears a radioactive waste pile could threaten thousands living nearby

Residents of Progress Village are increasingly concerned about the environmental and health threats posed by a substantial phosphogypsum stack nearby. This waste contains naturally occurring radioactive materials, raising alarms about radiation exposure and potential water contamination, particularly during storm events. Studies on the stack's effects on local air and water…

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In the 1960s, Florida drained land for a giant subdivision; in 2026, restoration finished after removing 260 miles of roads and plugging 48 miles of canals across 55,000 acres

The Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Southwest Florida has been completed after years of work to restore the natural flow of water across 55,000 acres of wetlands. The project removed more than 260 miles of roads and plugged almost 50 miles of canals. The work is expected to improve wetlands,…

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Florida Python Challenge 2026: How one hunter removed 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades in 10 days

In a recent 10-day event in Florida, an impressive total of 280 invasive Burmese pythons were captured and removed. Tom Rahill led the charge by personally securing 96 of these snakes, earning him the competition's top honors. While efforts to curb their population are evident, these large predators continue to…

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A Florida homeowner covered an entire lawn with cardboard. What happened next turned it into a haven for bees and butterflies

In a remarkable shift toward ecological landscaping, a Florida homeowner has exchanged their traditional lawn for a flourishing native pollinator garden. By employing sheet mulching to effectively suppress grass and weeds, this project not only beautifies the property but also nurtures bees, butterflies, and other essential wildlife. The diverse native…

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In 1903, a Florida boatbuilder became warden of a tiny island; his patrols helped protect America’s first federal bird refuge

A German-born boatbuilder named Paul Kroegel protected Pelican Island from hunters. Fashion trends in the late 1800s decimated bird populations for hat plumes. Kroegel's efforts gained attention from naturalists and conservation groups. President Theodore Roosevelt established Pelican Island as the first federal bird reservation. This action initiated the National Wildlife…

Latin Times

Florida Highway Patrol Quietly Shops for a New Generation of Detention Sites

Weeks after closing its costly Everglades detention camp, Florida's Highway Patrol is quietly asking builders to help plan a scattered network of smaller detention sites — a request that surfaced the same week Haitian TPS protections officially expired.

Medical Daily

USDA Recalls Nearly 15 Tons of Argentine Beef That Skipped Required Import Reinspection

FSIS recalled 29,628 pounds of Argentine beef shipped to Florida and Texas without required import reinspection. No illnesses have been reported.

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Florida man allegedly hits accelerator when officer opens door, trapping her between him and the steering wheel

She wasn’t the only officer dragged along.

The Times of India

Florida dumped millions of tyres into the ocean to build a reef. More than 50 years later, it is still cleaning them up

Florida is set to embark on an ambitious initiative to clear millions of old tires that were dumped offshore decades ago. Initially forming an artificial reef, these tires have since led to significant damage to natural coral ecosystems. Present surveys indicate that over half a million tires still litter thousands…

Fortune

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner

Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers.

The Times of India

At nine, a Florida island girl rowed alone across St. Joseph Sound to school; decades later, her family’s 156-acre homestead became part of a state park

Myrtle Scharrer Betz traversed the waters of St. Joseph Sound each day to reach school, chronicling her experiences of island life before the onset of modern development in her memoir. The family homestead is now part of Caladesi Island State Park, which aims to safeguard its untouched barrier islands and…

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