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What you need to know about Florida today
› Publix shutters in-store Apron's Cooking School in Jacksonville, other supermarkets
After nearly 17 years in Jacksonville, Publix has closed its popular hands-on cooking school, Apron’s. The school — a fixture at the Lakeland-based grocer’s 10500 San Jose Blvd. store since November 2006 — ended its run Monday night with a class on cooking with seasonal summer vegetables.
› Massive signature bridge project builds to 2027 opening
In the heart of downtown Miami, the arches are rising. The distinctive and iconic Signature Bridge continues to reach upward as a key element of the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build Project. Overall project completion is now expected in late 2027. The sweeping construction work is from a partnership of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority and its contractor, the Archer Western – de Moya Group Joint Venture.
› Florida’s first Wawa drive-thru to open by end of year
Florida’s first Wawa drive-thru will open in the Tampa Bay area. Wawa’s new Largo store will be a stand-alone drive-thru store. It’s the first in the state and is expected to be open by the end of this year. Wawa said the new store concept will give customers the opportunity to “experience and enjoy their favorite Wawa products while remaining inside their vehicle.”
› Mixon Fruit Farms leaves a legacy of making memories in Bradenton
As it closes after nearly 85 years, a look back at Mixon Fruit Farms, and its longtime owners, reveals a passion for making memories. The agriculture industry in Florida is grappling with threats on multiple fronts, including labor, inflation and citrus greening.
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