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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the newspaper that would later become the St. Petersburg Times was founded under the name West Hillsborough Times. At the time, the city of St. Petersburg didn't yet exist. It was published in the back of a pharmacy in Dunedin and had a circulation of 480.

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Trump to Meet Netanyahu in Florida

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will host Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Friday in Palm Beach.

The meeting will be their first since the end of Trump's presidency, during which the two forged close ties, and comes at a time of strains between Netanyahu and President Joe Biden over Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza.

Trump is also scheduled to be a guest speaker at the Believers’ Summit Friday night in Palm Beach County. The convention center event features faith speakers from across the country.

Lobster Mini-Season Ending

Today is the final day of Florida's lobster mini-season, which allows residents and visitors to catch spiny lobsters. This year's season started with a Florida resident-only day on July 14, with the catch open to all yesterday and today.

Several rules are associated with the catch, and you can see them here. Officials check the size of each lobster once brought to the dock, and each person is allowed a total of six lobsters in Monroe County and Biscayne National Park and 12 in the rest of Florida.

In Florida, a first conviction for violating lobster season rules can result in a fine of at least $100 and up to $500, up to 60 days in jail, or both.

State’s Population Hits Record High

Florida’s population crossed the 23 million residents mark for the first time as of April 1 this year, according to state demographic estimates. The report says it’s due to the number of people moving from other states.

Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., trailing only California’s 39.5 million residents and Texas’ 30.5 million inhabitants.

Florida added almost 359,000 people last year and has been adding about 350,000 to 375,000 people each year this decade, according to the estimates.

The population growth is expected to peak this year and get smaller with each following year for the rest of the 2020s as the final cohort of baby boomers entering retirement gets smaller.

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South Florida

➤ Jupiter: Officials warn motorists that trains are no longer required to sound horns when approaching a crossing and to be extra cautious at intersections. (More)

➤ Port Everglades: The United States Coast Guard seized nearly $100 million worth of cocaine from the Caribbean Sea on Monday and unloaded it in South Florida. They will prosecute three suspected smugglers. (Video)

Central Florida

➤ The Hillsborough County school district filed a lawsuit against the County Commission on Tuesday to get the district's teacher pay referendum on the November ballot. (See Details)

➤ The Central Florida Expressway Authority announced Friday that Road Rangers will distribute free emergency roadside lights to drivers to advance roadway safety. (More)

North Florida

➤ Jacksonville: On Monday, a special committee held its first meeting on how best to use $94 million in community benefits from the Jaguars stadium deal. About a third is earmarked for Eastside revitalization. (More)

➤ Seminole County: County commissioners agreed Tuesday to move referendums aimed at strengthening protections for its natural lands to the November ballot. (Video)

The Panhandle

➤ Pensacola: Phoenix Rising Rescue announced Monday it will be closing its doors in the next few months after ten years in business. The animal rescue said costs have become too high. (More)

➤ Santa Rosa County: Commissioners will vote today on whether the county will buy flood-prone homes in Navarre from residents and create an open space park. (Video)

➤ Odell Beckham Jr. has been placed on the Miami Dolphins' active/physically-unable-to-perform list. Beckham’s injury hasn't been disclosed by the team. (More)

➤ Jesus Sanchez hit this 429-foot moonshot to help the Miami Marlins defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3. The ball reached the second deck of Loan Depot Park. (See Home Run)

➤ Tua Tagovailoa is operating in a “fluid” status, according to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Tagovailoa has missed certain portions of practice, likely due to not receiving a contract extension yet. (More)

Yesterday's results: MLB

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➤ The Rose Building in Orlando was listed for sale on Monday for $2.9 million. The historic commercial building was built in 1923 and is 4,380 square feet. (See Photo)

➤ American Mobile Insurance Exchange, a newcomer to the state's insurance market, notified 1,200 mobile home customers that their policies were canceled. The insurer is withdrawing from the Florida market. (Video)

➤ Big Lots is closing 11 Florida locations as part of a nationwide closing of nearly 90 stores. The retailer pointed to inflation and difficulties in competing as reasons for its decision. (See List)

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➤ A Florida man from Bradenton won a bet and made his high school yearbook senior quote come true when he married his long-time girlfriend. His quote: “Twenty bucks I marry Sarah.” (Video)

➤ Clearwater: The Threshers’ beloved "bat dog," Layla, was given a retirement party by the baseball team during a game last week. The white retriever worked with the team for six years. (Video)

➤ A “dirty” burglar broke into a Destin home and took a shower. The accused was arrested and led away in a towel. (See Photo)

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