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Florida citrus production drops as growers battle weather, disease to survive

Trevor Murphy, third-generation citrus grower in Florida, spoke about how the crop this year was down 40-60%, the lowest crop they've had in about 100 years.

LAKE WALES, Fla. – A combination of weather and disease has posed significant challenges for Florida ^[1] farmers.

Trevor Murphy, a third-generation citrus grower, noted that his farm had the lowest crop in about a century.

"Last year, we had Hurricane Milton

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Horticulturalist with CCE Monroe County Marci Muller explains how warmer temperatures and a wet winter will impact this year's blooms. Muller said it depends on how long these warmer temperatures last.

The proverb "April showers bring May flowers" has been around for centuries, but if you missed the early window for planting seeds, is it too late to start during the final month of meteorological spring ^[1]?

According to garden specialists, the short answer

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Police in Sarasota, Florida performed a high-speed rescue on the open water in Sarasota Bay on Monday. Lieutenant Bruce King jumped onto an unmanned boat that was circling the waters at around 40mph after the boat's operator had fallen overboard, according to police.

SARASOTA, Fla.– Police in Sarasota, Florida ^[1], performed a high-speed rescue on the open waters of Sarasota ^[2] Bay on Monday.

In a scene out of an action movie, Lieutenant Bruce King jumped onto an unmanned boat that was circling the waters at around 40

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FILE: There are new travel rules for those flying the friendly skies this holiday season.

NEWARK, NJ – Flights around Newark International Airport ^[1]were sent in circles on Monday afternoon after an equipment outage diverted landings and caused flight delays across the country.

A ground stop was issued at EWR at 1:53 p.m.due to an equipment

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NEWARK, NJ – Flights around Newark International Airport ^[1]were sent in circles on Monday afternoon after an equipment outage diverted landings and caused flight delays across the country.

A ground stop was issued at EWR at 1:53 p.m.due to an equipment

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Brian Neudorff, Meteorologist at NWS Louisville, discusses the precipitation history of the Kentucky Derby and how weather impacts the race.

CHURCHILL DOWNS, Ky.– Racing fans around the world ^[1] are hoping for a fast track this Saturday at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby will be monitoring several rounds of storms in the days leading up to the event.

The first leg of horse racing's

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Christa Marrillia, Keeneland Racecourse Vice President, discusses how racehorses are preparing for the Derby season and what's the best weather for them to race in.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.- The countdown is on for the 151st Kentucky Derby, and the city of Louisville ^[1] is buzzing with anticipation for the annual Run for the Roses.

Derby week festivities began on Saturday with Opening Night at Churchill Downs and will conclude

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Florida citrus production drops as growers battle weather, disease to survive

Is May too late to plant spring flowers?

VIDEO: Police officer jumps onto runaway boat moving 40 mph

Newark airport grounds flights due to FAA equipment outage, causing ripple-effect delays

Newark airport grounds flights due to equipment outage, causing ripple-effect delays

151st Kentucky Derby faces days of storms, rain ahead of race day.

Your weather guide to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby

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