Florida finished the Summer on an upbeat note with a drop in first-time unemployment claims, furthering a trend that has dominated the past few months.

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Several factors have steered Atlantic storms away from land this season, keeping Floridians safe. But it’s hard to predict how long those factors will continue to influence the tropics.

Florida’s non-tribal casinos pulled in $58.3 million from slots last month. The July figure beats 2024’s $54 million by 8%.

Hundreds of projects using the latest technologies and innovation, coupled with companies, sponsors, recruiters, and mentors, have made ShellHacks a highlight for Florida students in tech.