Why are people so obsessed with Buc-ee’s, Florida?
The Sunshine State is about to find out, as new locations are planned in four cities.
The Texas mega-travel-center chain inspires a level of devotion normally reserved for sports teams and theme parks.
And just about as much complaining.
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Here’s a little more of what’s going on across Florida:
Storm chatter: Social media is buzzing about a possible Gulf storm. Reporter Kimberly Miller explains why forecasters aren’t sounding alarms — but are paying attention.
Full circle: Years after Pensacola removed its Confederate monument from downtown, part of it is being installed beside the grave of the governor who championed its creation.
Golden hour: Our colleagues in Southwest Florida dug through the archives and found 50 Florida sunsets worth another look. Plus, photojournalist Andrew West shares his tips for capturing your own.
(Want to talk to me? Don’t just hit reply — email me at RAtwood@usatodayco.com.)
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida TODAY: Buc-ee’s fever, storm chatter, monument returns
Reporting by Randi Atwood, USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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