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Florida beaches dominate top 10 list of shark attacks in the U.S. since 1642: Report
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Florida is known for many things: beautiful beaches, sunny days and lots of traffic. And it also tops one platform's list of shark attack hotspots. According to the tide forecasting platform Tideschart, Florida nearly took over the list of the 10...
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Florida DOT Kicks Off $340M I-275 Express Lanes Project
Engineering News Record
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August 27, 2025
Florida has launched a $340-million project to widen Interstate 275 in Pinellas County, the latest step in the state’s $7-billion Moving Florida Forward program and a follow-on to the recently completed Howard Frankland Bridge replacement. Gov....
Florida cities clash with state over rainbow crosswalks as FDOT enforces removals
Fox 4 Beaumont - Texas
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — As the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) removes what it calls "political banners" from public roadways, cities across the state are standing up for their rainbow crosswalks, which they say honor the...
Florida Gov. DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia Subpoena Orange County Employees In State Audit Crackdown
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 27, 2025
State officials allege obstruction of a ‘DOGE’ audit, citing fiscal irregularities and ‘woke’ spending. ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced today that subpoenas will be issued...
Florida man in Batman pajamas stops burglary suspect
WPBF - Florida
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August 27, 2025
I’M ERIN GUY WITH YOUR NEWS TO GO. HAPPENING TODAY, A WOMAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND KILLING HER FATHER IN WEST PALM BEACH, SET TO MAKE HER FIRST COURT APPEARANCE. LEAH SCOTT FACING FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, ACCUSED OF KILLING HER FATHER AND USING A GUN...
Florida’s Flying Menace: What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Spread Series 4
UF/IFAS
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August 27, 2025
Florida’s warm, humid climate makes it a paradise not just for people—but also for mosquitoes. These tiny pests are more than just a nuisance; they can carry serious diseases that affect humans, pets, and wildlife. Understanding which species are...
Florida man arrested on DUI charges after hitting deer, lying next to it: 'I did that to it'
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested on DUI charges after he allegedly hit a deer while driving in the Ormond Beach area. What we know: A deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said they responded to a crash...
Orange County things to do, starting Aug. 29
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 27, 2025
What’s happening Orlando Farmers Market: The Eola Sunday Market has gained a reputation of being one of the best in Central Florida. The market features fruits and vegetables, home-made breads, an assortment of local cuisines, and a variety of...
Lake County things to do, starting Aug. 29
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 27, 2025
What’s happening Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society: Genetic genealogist Kate Penney Howard will present the program “Dealing with Difficult DNA: Endogamy, High-RoH, and Other Hazards” at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 via the internet at...
US Supreme Court rejects appeal by killer in 1992 Orange County murders
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by Curtis Windom, setting the stage for him to be executed Thursday evening at Florida State Prison for the 1992 murders of three people in Orange County. The court, as is...
Orange County employees being subpoenaed over DOGE audit
WFTV - Florida
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August 27, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing Orange County leaders of not cooperating with the DOGE audit. In his remarks in Orlando Wednesday, the governor and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced that county employees are...
Cold Case: What happened to two Florida teens found dead in LaPorte County in 1989
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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August 27, 2025
LAPORTE COUNTY, IN (WSBT) — Police and the families of two murder victims killed more than 30 years ago are beginning a new search for answers. The bodies of 16-year-old Tami Gifford and 17-year-old Christina Hillis were found in LaPorte County...
West Nile virus detected in Pinellas County; officials urge mosquito precautions
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 27, 2025
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Health officials in Pinellas County are advising residents to take extra precautions after several sentinel chickens tested positive for West Nile virus, indicating an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in the...
Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert: West Nile Virus Detected In Pinellas County
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Health Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions as Mosquito Activity Rises PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) has issued a public health advisory following an increase in mosquito-borne...
Church religious leaders with Florida ties arrested for forced labor, money laundering
WSVN 7 - Florida
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August 27, 2025
TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan served a 10-count indictment against two self-proclaimed religious leaders for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that victimized...
Pulitzer Board Can't Delay Trump Lawsuit, Florida Supreme Court Says
The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
Donald Trump (Win McNamee/Getty Images) The Florida supreme court ruled against the Pulitzer Prize board Tuesday in its last-ditch effort to delay President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the organization until after he leaves the White...
Land O’ Lakes Man Wins $5 Million On Florida Lottery Scratch-Off
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 27, 2025
A lucky ticket purchased at a local Circle K turned a man’s life around with a one-time lump sum of over $3 million. PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A local man’s life just got a whole lot richer after he claimed a massive lottery prize. Joel Zebell, 51, of...
Suspects identified and charged in multi-county lottery ticket and gift card larceny scheme
WECT TV6 - North Carolina
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August 27, 2025
WARSAW, N.C. (WECT) - Three people from Flint, Michigan, have been identified and charged as suspects wanted in a lottery ticket and gift card larceny scheme that has spanned multiple states. The Warsaw Police Department (WPD) worked with the...
Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Santa Rosa County in week ending Aug. 23
Emerald Coast Times - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Santa Rosa County...
1 gas station in cities throughout Hillsborough County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 23
West Hillsborough News - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Hillsborough County...