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St. Augustine launches the Drifters City Bike Share program with 90 custom-designed bikes, including 10 motor-powered bikes (traveling up to 15 mph) near shops, restaurants and landmarks to reduce traffic and improve mobility.

The initiative partners with local businesses to boost community connections and provide a greener transit option.

Several Crumbl Cookies locations in Florida closed this year amid declining sales and changing consumer habits — the company website still lists 71 open stores.

Experts cite market saturation and inflation as key factors impacting the luxury cookie business.

Today, the Social Security Administration is expected to announce a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment that could add about $73 to the average monthly benefit in Florida, with additional changes to Medicare Part B and earnings thresholds based on September inflation numbers.

The PGA Tour Q School first stage begins Oct.

20 across 14 sites, including a qualifier at the Country Club of Ocala and other Florida venues. Thirty-six local golfers from the First Coast and Golden Isles are competing to earn a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season.