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Lake County Seeks New Contract for Bear-Resistant Trash Carts Amidst High Demand

Lake County Seeks New Contract for Bear-Resistant Trash Carts Amidst High Demand

Lake County, Florida, is actively seeking bids for a new contract to procure bear-resistant trash carts. This initiative comes as approximately 1,900 residents are currently on a waiting list for these specialized containers. The county has had a program in place since 2017, which has distributed around 3,000 bear-resistant carts in unincorporated areas. The current request for quotation, Q2027-00013, is for fully automatic, 95-gallon bear-resistant trash cans, with bids scheduled to close on October 8 at 3 p.m. The resulting agreement is expected to be a five-year contract, though the county has not guaranteed a specific quantity of carts to be purchased, indicating that acquisitions will proceed 'as funding allows.' The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) records show that Lake County received $348,473 in BearWise cost-share funding between 2007 and 2019, which was used to purchase bear-resistant carts. The county's current total of 3,000 carts includes those acquired beyond the 2019 ...
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How In God We Trust Went From a Two-Cent Coin to a National Motto

How In God We Trust Went From a Two-Cent Coin to a National Motto

"In God We Trust" stands as a powerful symbol within the fabric of American identity, serving not only as the official motto of the United States b...
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Why October is still a significant hurricane threat for Florida

Why October is still a significant hurricane threat for Florida

A quiet hurricane season doesn't mean Florida is out of the woods yet with October storms often leaving little time to prepare.
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Christa Pike's execution botched. Why Florida lawyers predicted it

Christa Pike's execution botched. Why Florida lawyers predicted it

On Sept. 30. the execution of Christa Pike went wrong, just as her attorneys said it could. Why this failed case matters to Florida inmates.
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Palm Coast, Florida, Prioritizes Residential Living Over Mass Tourism

Palm Coast, Florida, Prioritizes Residential Living Over Mass Tourism

Palm Coast, Florida, Prioritizes Residential Living Over Mass Tourism
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Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost

Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will both hit the campaign trail, heading to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections
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Lake County Animal Shelter Offers 50% Off Dog Adoptions for October

Lake County Animal Shelter Offers 50% Off Dog Adoptions for October

The Lake County Animal Shelter in Florida is offering a 50% discount on dog adoption fees throughout the month of October. This initiative is in recognition of 'Adopt a Shelter Dog Month' and aims to encourage more adoptions to help animals find permanent homes. The reduced fees will be available from October 1st through October 31st. Each adoption package includes essential veterinary services such as spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip for identification, and a personalized identification tag. This promotion is part of a broader effort by animal shelters to manage capacity and facilitate the placement of dogs into loving families.
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A hurricane-free 2026 is within reach, but we're not in the clear yet

A hurricane-free 2026 is within reach, but we're not in the clear yet

Florida isn't in the clear yet as record-warm Gulf waters could fuel a late-season hurricane even during this exceptionally below average year.
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NXT’s Keanu Carver calls out fans following reports of WWE talent filing restraining order against him

NXT’s Keanu Carver calls out fans following reports of WWE talent filing restraining order against him

The NXT wrestler’s first public words since news broke of a restraining order being filed against him.
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101-year-old grocery chain closes 27 stores

101-year-old grocery chain closes 27 stores

Families in several states are suddenly losing a neighborhood staple they have relied on for generations.
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Florida's minimum wage now $15 an hour. Will it ever go up again?

Florida's minimum wage now $15 an hour. Will it ever go up again?

With the $15 target met, Florida returns to the old way it handled minimum wage increases. When is the next one?
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Florida woman indicted for 'attempting to kill' Rihanna in shooting

Florida woman indicted for 'attempting to kill' Rihanna in shooting

After a shooting at Rihanna's home earlier this year, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was formally indicted for "attempting to kill" the singer.