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5+ hour, 56+ min ago (1242+ words) Home to Marky Mark, Russell Weiner and Steve Cohen, Stone Creek Ranch has emerged as one of South Florida's top gated communities. But why? Deep in Palm Beach County, out where the suburbs meet the swamp, dirt has turned to gold. The miracle has unfolded behind the guarded gates of Stone Creek Ranch, a community in an unincorporated part of the county near Delray Beach, where just 37 homes occupy 187 acres. It is about as far inland as one can go before reaching the Everglades." It is one of dozens of gated communities that have sprung from the earth where sugarcane and bell peppers once grew. With names like Seven Bridges, Stonebridge, and Boca Bridges, these are places where well-heeled buyers can pick up a house for $1 or $2 million." It wasn't long ago that Stone Creek was much like its neighbors…...

11+ hour, 36+ min ago (305+ words) Monday features a nice mix of sun and clouds around South Florida." The East Coast metro area will also see a few showers, with gusty winds." A high risk of dangerous rip currents continues at the Atlantic beaches." Monday's highs will be mainly in the low 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast. Tuesday will bring mostly sunny skies and a gusty breeze to the East Coast metro area." The Gulf Coast and the Keys will see mostly sunny skies with a few clouds." Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches." Tuesday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s on the mainland and in the low-80s in the Keys. Wednesday will feature a slightly cooler morning, with lows mainly in the upper 60s on the mainland." The day…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago (645+ words) Becoming popular in the 16th century, when the gingerbread man made his way into the English court and then moved through to ordinary people, cookie cutters evolved into different shapes and sizes. National Cookie Cutter Day comes around each year to remind people how valuable cookie cutters can be to their lives! 2000 BC " ceramic and wooden cookie cutters were used across Egypt 7th Century " Cookies are made in Persia as the country begins to harvest sugarcane. 16th Century " cookie cutters became popular, thanks to the popularity of the gingerbread pattern. Of course, the kings started this custom, and gingerbread cookies were frequently served at Queen Elizabeth I's court. 1500s " Germans were baking small cakes into molds and designs, some of which were very intricate. 1800s " Cookie recipes are published in cookbooks. They are called "small cakes.' 1800s " Tin cookie cutters were readily available at any small…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago (273+ words) President Donald J. Trump said Sunday that he would release the results of an MRI scan he underwent in October " even as he acknowledged he "doesn't know" which part of his body was imaged. During an exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One while en route from Florida to Washington, Trump said, "If you want to have it released, I'll release it." He described the MRI results as "perfect." The White House had previously revealed only that the MRI was "advanced imaging" conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as part of his physical. Officials declined to specify what body part was scanned. Asked where the MRI had been focused, Trump said he did not know. "It wasn't the brain," he added, noting he had just aced a cognitive test. Medical experts have expressed skepticism about the claim that Trump…...

11+ hour, 39+ min ago (302+ words) According to reports, the two sides discussed a "refined peace framework" " a revamped version of a previous 28point U.S.-backed proposal that drew sharp criticism for appearing to lean too heavily toward Russian demands. The revised plan aims to safeguard Ukrainian sovereignty better while outlining potential pathways for a ceasefire, reconstruction, and future security guarantees. At the Florida meeting, Rubio described the session as "productive and useful," emphasising that the goal was not just to end the war " but to secure a peace that ensures Ukraine's longterm safety and prosperity. "Umerov echoed this, expressing Ukraine's gratitude for U.S. support and signaling a willingness to continue negotiations toward a "just peace." The timing is delicate. On the one hand, the revised plan reflects Washington's recognition that the original draft was politically untenable for Kyiv and many European allies, who argued it would have required…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago (610+ words) By: Adam Hardy "Editor:Katherine Peach It's well established that increased tariffs lead to short-term price hikes on certain goods for consumers. But the complexities involved with international trade have made it difficult to pin down exactly how tariffs change the U.S. inflation rate. The annual inflation rate for August " which was 2.9% " would have been 2.2% without tariffs, the researchers said, putting the U.S. "much closer to the Federal Reserve's inflation target" of 2%. Instead, the costs for all sorts of everyday items, including goods produced domestically, have gone in the opposite direction due to tariffs. "Prices began rising immediately after the broader tariff measures announced in early March and continued to increase gradually over subsequent months," the researchers said. Labor Department data shows that inflation had been cooling for several consecutive months at the start of the year before Trump implemented broad tariffs....

11+ hour, 42+ min ago (244+ words) More and more companies are sending callers into voice-menu limbo. Still, fortunately, the team at Lifehacker has assembled a set of strategies to help you reach a real person " and possibly solve your problem without endless hold music. According to Lifehacker, one of the simplest tricks is to press "0" " the classic "go to operator" move " even if the menu doesn't list it. The article explains that "many menus default to a live person when you do this." Their advice: don't assume "0" is useless; in many systems, it still triggers an agent. Another tip: stay completely silent after the menu prompt. Lifehacker notes that "if you don't respond, many systems time out and connect you to a human by default." This tactic works because some automated systems interpret a lack of response as a signal to hand you off to a…...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago (490+ words) As the holiday season approaches, the highly contagious gastrointestinal virus known as Norovirus is staging a significant return in the United States. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of stool tests coming back positive for norovirus reached nearly 14 % during the week ending November 15 " a marked increase from about 7 % just three months prior. https://southfloridareporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Eloise-9258469.mp3 The sharp rise in test positivity coincides with escalating outbreak numbers. For the 2024 " 2025 surveillance year, more than 2,675 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks were reported in NoroSTAT-participating states " a figure well above recent seasonal ranges. While outbreaks are rising broadly, some settings have been hit especially hard. For example, a 13-night voyage on the cruise ship Serenade of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, saw 94 passengers and 4 crew members fall ill with norovirus. Experts say the increase follows a…...

11+ hour, 46+ min ago (102+ words) Picking the right resort can turn a good Florida vacation into an effortless and memorable one. Use this guide to match'region, amenities, room type, price, and safety'to your family's needs'so you spend more time on the sand and less time troubleshooting. Download your free beach resort checklist below and keep'Florida Travel Blog'handy as a guide to the best resorts in Florida. Florida's coasts feel different, and that matters with kids when choosing resorts on Florida beaches. Discovering how to choose a Florida beach resort is about information and research! Not all "family-friendly" designations are created equal. Scan for:...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (274+ words) Sunday features good sun, some clouds, and a few showers on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area." The Gulf Coast will be sunny, while the Keys will see a nice mix of sun and clouds." A high risk of dangerous rip currents continues at the Atlantic beaches." Sunday's highs will be in the low-80s on the East Coast, the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast, and near 80 degrees in the Keys. Monday will bring a mild morning to kick off December." The day will be sunny on the mainland, and the Keys will see a nice mix of sun and clouds." Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches." Monday's highs will be mainly in the low 80s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the mid-80s along the Gulf Coast. Tuesday will…...