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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.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides update on Piney Point cleanup
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than 151,000 cubic yards of material has been removed from Piney Point’s NGS-South compartment to be dried out and packed up. The team has also closed off the NGS-North compartment. According to the Department of Environmental Protection, they are continuing regulations to ensure progress...
Florida woman launches home matching platform to help others find perfect place to live
TAMPA - Carter Long started posting home tours on social media last year as a fun way to get involved in the community. "Then it kind of blew up," Long said. "That gave me the idea to create this platform where you will get personalized home and apartment matches tailored to your lifestyle and budget."
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...
'Bachelorette' Jenn Tran & 3 guys vying for a rose are from Florida: How to watch the show
A new season of "The Bachelorette" premieres soon and will star ABC's first Asian-American bachelorette. After rumors flew around Bachelor Nation about who the next lead of "The Bachelorette" would be, many assumed fan-favorite, Maria Georgas, would take the hot seat. But Jesse Palmer shocked Bachelor Nation when he announced...
Free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme! How to get the July deal in Florida
The summer season is getting a little sweeter. And also a bit more caffeinated. Bakery chain Krispy Kreme is giving members of its rewards loyalty program a free doughnut every Tuesday and a free iced coffee every Friday with any purchase for its "July FREEdom Days" deal. What doughnuts will...
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
Shark Tracker Shows Locations Around US in Wake of Attacks
Several large sharks have been tracked in U.S. waters this week, including a massive 13-foot great white that was detected Wednesday off the coast of Florida. This came the day before several people were attacked by sharks in Texas and Florida. Meanwhile, sharks have been tracked off the coast of Nova Scotia, with another off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.
Three people attacked by sharks in Florida and Texas
NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - Sharks attacked three people on beaches in Texas and Florida on Thursday as the Independence Day weekend got underway, according to officials, adding to a growing list of such incidents in the U.S. this summer. A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten on his foot...
It’s not your vote that Biden and Trump seek on Florida’s social media. So what is it?
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have not been spending money to ask for Floridians’ votes. But they are desperate for your help. “Without you, we’d be done for,” read a May Facebook advertisement shown to Floridians in which Trump’s campaign asks for $29 to “(keep) the lights on for our campaign.”
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