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SpaceX to deploy Turkish satellite days after stunning July launch. Best places to see it
Did you see (or hear) the July Fourth fireworks? Another pretty spectacular “streak of light in the sky” is coming up, courtesy of SpaceX. Just before Independence Day 2024, SpaceX made waves with a stunning middle-of-the-night Starlink rocket launch. The photos show amazing streaks of light and beautiful cloud formations after the very early morning launch the day before July Fourth. ...
Central Florida Caribbean groups respond to Hurricane Beryl with disaster supplies
As storm surge and 140-mile-per-hour winds pummeled Jamaica Wednesday, Central Florida groups hurried to get disaster supplies ready for the Caribbean nation and other islands hit by Hurricane Beryl. The relief efforts include the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida and the heads of organizations in the Caribbean American Chamber...
COVID-19 cases in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties dip slightly from last week
A COVID-19 summer wave is officially here. According to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Florida has seen a large jump in COVID-19 cases from May to June and health officials fear the July 4 holiday may produce yet another spike. The FDOH reinstated its weekly...
WARNING: Heat Advisory Issued for Disney World
We’re well into the summer season, and that means it’s HOT when you go to Disney World!. Summer in Florida is characterized by ridiculous heat and ridiculous humidity, and typically, a lot of rain. So if you’re traveling in the coming weeks and months, you’ll want to be prepared for the extreme weather. But for those going to the parks this week, we’ve got an extra warning for you!
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
The Point, July 5, 2024: What's happened in 2024 so far?
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. With the year half over, much has happened so far in 2024. Here are some of the top stories from the first six months of the year. • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital abruptly suspended all...
Multiple people injured after shark attacks in Texas and Florida on Fourth of July
Several people were injured during the Fourth of July holiday in multiple shark attacks reported in Texas and Florida. According to the Laredo Morning Times, at least four people were taken to the hospital Thursday with bite wounds — including one that was severe — after being attacked while swimming in the waters off Texas' South Padre Island. Citing statements from officials, the outlet said the bites stemmed from two separate incidents, but a single shark is believed to be responsible.
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