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› Vending machines to give 100,000 free books to Florida kids
Children in South Florida will soon be able to get free books from vending machines. Thanks to a new reading program, four vending machines will be installed Tuesday throughout Broward County to distribute 100,000 children’s books.
› Report: Florida leads nation in deaths caused by lightning
Florida is leading the nation in the number of people killed by lightning strikes. 52 people have been killed by lightning since January 2007.
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› Citizens Insurance seeks more post-storm adjuster commitments
Disappointed with the turnout of independent insurance adjusters before Hurricane Matthew last October and to a new contract solicitation this month, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is trying again to secure the number of adjusters it believes it will need after the next hurricane strikes.
› Orlando's MLS All-Star Game bid could involve tourist-tax money
Hosting the MLS All-Star Game in the newly built Orlando City soccer stadium could become a reality as early as August 2019. But first, government leaders have a narrow window to vet a request for spending $350,000 of tourist tax money.
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