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Engineers are using a unique test facility called the Wall of Wind to develop housing that’s both affordable and disaster-resistant. Their tests show the magnitude of the challenge.
The sudden proliferation of Flock cameras and abuses has led to a response from Florida lawmakers, but they have stopped short of regulating this technology and its uses.
The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.
After eight years in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves Florida much more conservative than he found it.
HOA policies don’t always reflect the wishes of the homeowners whose interests they are meant to represent – and they aren’t legally required to.
Cybercrime is getting increasingly sophisticated, and scammers target senior citizens.
Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.
Smartwatch users should be wary of relying too heavily on these devices’ algorithmic measurements.
As dengue spreads further outside its normal tropical zones, doctors and patients need to know what to watch for.
A new study shows what microbes and odors on human skin appeal to different species of mosquitoes.
The State Department views a 1960s-era internationalist movement based in Havana as a Cuban communist plot to destroy America. The truth was far more nuanced.
Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
ACA enrollments in Florida dropped in 2026, but the decrease was smaller than anticipated.
Mobile phones have become part of just about everyone’s emergency infrastructure. But what do you do when the power and service go out?
The recently shuttered immigrant detention facility continued a long tradition of using alligators in ways that have reinforced demeaning racial stereotypes.
Amendment 3 would mean most homeowners pay less in property taxes – but that may not end up significantly lowering their costs.
Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.
Miami hosted several mega-events in 2026, but what will happen to tourism next year when the stadium lights dim?
Cubans are living in a state of limbo, and it’s not clear that US military intervention would revitalize the Cuban economy.
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
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Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
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Sessional Academic, Children's Literature and Creative Writing, Victoria University
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Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University
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Professor of law and ethics, Georgia State University
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Professor of Coastal Science, Florida International University
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Professor in American Studies, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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