July 9, 2025

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Crypto

Flagler County stolen cryptocurrency case cracked, funds returned to victims

PALM COAST, Fla. – A Flagler County detective has successfully recovered stolen cryptocurrency for multiple victims in what officials say is a first-of-its-kind accomplishment for the sheriff’s office. What we know: A Flagler County detective has recovered stolen cryptocurrency tied to two separate scams, marking the first time the sheriff’s office has successfully returned digital

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Finance

Grand Rapids, Detroit ranked among ‘most boring’ cities in US by FinanceBuzz

10 best coastal small towns across the US for 2024 USA TODAY 10Best readers voted on their favorite coastal small towns, and the 2024 results are in. Here are the top 10 in the nation. Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan, were ranked as moderately boring, falling in the middle of the list. The most boring

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Investment

Downtown Investment Authority approves Colin Tarbert contract

Pour Taproom in downtown Jacksonville. Take a look inside. The Pour Taproom’s tap wall features wine, cocktails, beers including local beers designated with a 904. The taproom is on the ground floor and mezzanine of the new VyStar Credit Union garage facing Laura Street in downtown Jacksonville. Downtown Investment Authority board approves contract with Colin

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Finance

Lawsuits battle for control of Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate

WATCH: Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach’s last new home The world’s first Jimmy Buffett-themed “55-and-older” active adult community recently sold its 3,73rd and final new home in Daytona Beach. “Margaritaville” icon Jimmy Buffett’s widow, Jane Buffett, is battling a co-trustee for control of the late singer’s estate. Jane Buffett said co-trustee Richard Mozenter has not acted

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Investment

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority has three CEO finalists

Downtown Jacksonville update: Apartments, townhomes under construction Construction is underway at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Jacksonville and One Riverside developments in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville City Council withdrew a proposal to gain authority to terminate the Downtown Investment Authority’s CEO. Three finalists will interview for the CEO position next week. Concerns arose that

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Funds

DOGE cuts millions in funds for HIV research at Florida universities

Those working to end the HIV epidemic say this cut in funding will have a ‘devastating impact.’ Protesters against planned National Institutes of Health funding cuts The Trump administration’s push to slash funding at the National Institutes of Health has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. About $42 million of the terminated grants were

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Loans

South Florida condos ineligible for Fannie Mae loans after Surfside

The confidential list of no-go condominiums in Florida has surged to 1,438. In May 2023, just 35 Palm Beach County buildings were on the list. Drone video of Florida condo collapse site in Surfside one year later A condo in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24, 2021, ninety-eight people died. This drone video shows the

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Investment

Town accepting applications for recreation and investment boards

Marian Procession to mark the Solemnity of the Annunciation (1) Worth Avenue in Palm Beach March 25, 2025. Interested residents have until 5 p.m. May 2 to submit their application for the Recreation Advisory Board. Residents have until 5 p.m. May 30 to submit their application for the Investment Advisory Committee. Palm Beach is seeking applicants

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Banking

First Horizon’s market president recognized for philanthropic leadership

Last night, when Debra Vasilopoulos headed out to the annual Alexis de Tocqueville Society dinner ― the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s annual tribute to its big donors ― she knew what to expect. As a member of the Tocqueville Society, she’s been there many times before. It’s an intimate gathering of philanthropy-minded individuals.

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Loans

Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education

Michaela Galligan  |  Staff Writer On Thursday, March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, following through on his long-standing opposition to the agency. Trump has targeted the department since his campaign citing concerns over bureaucracy and liberal influence. Before the order, his administration had already downsized

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