Nov. 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET
That was one dramatic sinking, Florida.
It took longer than expected, but the SS United States finally slipped beneath the Gulf off the coast of Destin Wednesday night.
The legendary ocean liner, once the world’s fastest, is now the world’s largest artificial reef. (Photos here.)
Brrr:It’ll actually feel like winter in parts of the Sunshine State starting today, with the weekend being the coldest of the season so far. But FWC isn’t worried about falling frozen iguanas – yet.
Tell it to my wallet: The latest Consumer Price Index report says health insurance costs are falling, but Florida consumers are seeing steep price increases as they renew their plans.
Piano Man is back: Audiences at Florida Atlantic University will get a chance to see Billy Joel live on stage in December. But the singer, who was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, won’t be performing a concert.
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