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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1944, the lead singer of The Persuasions, Jerry Lawson, was born in Fort Lauderdale.

Snow in Florida! Our Top Story gives you all the details, with photos of traffic tie-ups and snow day fun.

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Snowfall Breaks Records in Sunshine State

A historic winter storm brought record snowfall to the Sunshine State, with a state record of 8.8 inches reported in Milton in the Panhandle.

Snow forced the closure of airports, major highways, and schools in North Florida and the Panhandle.

In Pensacola, a 130-year-old local snowfall record was shattered, with 5 inches measured at the airport. The prior record of 3 inches was set in 1895.

Snow also blanketed the Emerald Coast, Tallahassee, and the Big Bend region and reached east to Jacksonville, where freezing rain and sleet also were reported.

Police Work to Stop Pedestrian Accidents

After two fatal accidents last week, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced a campaign Tuesday aimed at curbing the high rate of pedestrian and bicyclist collisions.

Deputies will increase their presence at dangerous intersections as part of the campaign.

Palm Beach County ranks No. 4 in the state for crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists, with 1,542 collisions through the first 10 months of last year, resulting in 144 serious injuries and 51 deaths. See the county's Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Study.

Elsewhere, two pedestrian deaths in two days in Martin County led local law enforcement leaders to remind the public to use common sense when it comes to pedestrian safety and crossing busy highways.

The 15 Best Things to Do in Vero Beach

Vero Beach is featured this month in Southern Living magazine as a top under-the-radar escape, noting some refer to the community as "the Hamptons of Florida."

"The 15 Best Things to Do in Vero Beach" explores the area's lifestyle and recommends where to eat, where to stay, and what to wear.

The article describes the community as "a low-key tropical escape for millionaires (and billionaires) who want to relax out of the spotlight of Palm Beach and Miami " and highlights its "authentic, flip-flop fun."

Bibble Irvin, known for selling his signature handwoven palm-frond hats outside popular local hangouts, is also featured.

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➤ Florida Coast: The U.S. Coast Guard deployed assets to Florida and other coastal states to deter any influx of migrants from Haiti and Cuba. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Gaming officials testified before a state House subcommittee that existing laws are insufficient to reduce illegal gambling. (See Details)

➤ The Villages: An agreement requires a developer of 391 single-family homes to pay $1.6 million to local schools to help offset the cost of additional students. (More)

➤ Fort Lauderdale: A revamped Pier Sixty-Six and the new Broward Convention Center hotel are expected to be tourism catalysts for 2025. (See Photos)

➤ Volusia County: President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs, serving a 17-year term related to events on Jan. 6. 2021, in Washington, D.C. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Jan. 6 defendant Jesse Rumson, a Citrus County resident, received clemency from President Donald Trump, avoiding jail time. (More)

➤ Miami Marlins legend Ichiro Suzuki has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ichiro recorded his 3,000th career hit with the Marlins during the 2016 season. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to contract terms with offensive coordinator Liam Coen, making him one of the highest-paid coordinators in the NFL. (More)

➤ Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler wore purple and orange shoes to the team's most recent game after publicly saying he would like to be traded to the Phoenix Suns. (More)

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➤ Dania Beach-based Spirit Airlines has secured $300 million in funding for use after the carrier exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (More)

➤ Former state Senate president Tom Lee will lead the Pepin Family Foundation's new endeavor to improve the Tampa Bay area. (More)

➤ The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will furlough 22 full-time and 26 part-time employees out of a staff of 175, seeking savings after a post-hurricane drop in attendance. (More)

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➤ The Rapids Waterpark in Palm Beach is gearing up for the season with a job fair to fill 400 openings, set for Feb. 1. (See Details)

➤ The Palm Beach International Boat Show will sail into downtown West Palm Beach on March 19 for five days, adding an extra day of festivities. (More)

➤ Eight of Central Florida's cutest rescue pups will compete in Puppy Bowl XXI, airing on Animal Planet on Feb. 9. (See Pups)

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