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U.S. Exports to Cuba Hit a Record $202.5 Million in August as Fuel Sold to Private Firms Makes America the Island's Top Supplier
Fuel shipped to Cuba's private businesses pushed U.S. exports to the island to a record in August, days after agents seized Cuba-bound biodiesel at Port Everglades.
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All regions →U.S. Exports to Cuba Hit a Record $202.5 Million in August as Fuel Sold to Private Firms Makes America the Island's Top Supplier
Fuel shipped to Cuba's private businesses pushed U.S. exports to the island to a record in August, days after agents seized Cuba-bound biodiesel at Port Everglades.
Tampa BayHUD Mapping Error Fixed: St. Petersburg Gets $173 Million in Hurricane Milton Recovery Money
Homeowners hurt only by Milton, shut out of Sunrise St. Pete until now, will be reconsidered without reapplying, Mayor Ken Welch says.
Central FloridaOrange County Dengue Cases Rise to Five as Aerial Spraying Is Planned in Apopka
Four of Orange County's five local dengue cases are in the Apopka area, where mosquito control is preparing aerial spraying as Florida's record outbreak continues.
Northeast FloridaJacksonville Man Gets Life for Killing Neighbor Who Lived on a Boat, Then Burning and Burying His Remains
Reginald House denied any role for a year, then led detectives to Philip Curtiss' buried remains. A Duval County judge sentenced him to life plus 15 years.
Southwest FloridaManatee County Freezes Data Center Applications for a Year as Commissioners Float a Permanent Ban
Manatee commissioners unanimously paused new data center and large-load applications for 12 months, and several said they would rather keep the AI facilities out for good.
PanhandlePanhandle Schools Ordered to Reopen Wednesday After Isaias as UWF Stays Closed and Postpones Diaz Inauguration
Santa Rosa warns campuses will be safe but not perfect as the state orders Panhandle districts back Wednesday. UWF remains dark and delays its president's inauguration.