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Orange County launches first urban forest master plan to protect tree canopy

Orange County has begun developing its first Urban Forest Master Plan, a long-term strategy aimed at protecting and expanding the county’s tree canopy as the region continues to grow.The plan is expected to guide tree planting, protection and maintenance for more than 20 years, including standards...

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks 25 years since 9/11 with 2,977 flags

Nearly 3,000 flags now cover part of a university campus, creating a powerful visual reminder of the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.Members of the university’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter are displaying 2,977 American flags outside the Center of Faith and Spirituality —...

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Florida State fires athletics director Michael Alford

“As we begin this transition, our focus remains on the success of our teams and continuing to provide every competitive advantage we can to our student-athletes, coaches, and staff.”

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What new CTE research could mean for football players at every age

As high school football season ramps up across Central Florida, new research is raising fresh concerns about the potential long-term effects of repeated head injuries.A study of nearly 1,000 former NFL players found that at least 25% may have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a...

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