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Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida
An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says.
Korea House
There are likely hundreds of Korean restaurants throughout the state of Florida; I count more than 50 in the Orlando area alone. But it wasn’t all that long ago that there was only one – not just in Central Florida but in the whole state. That was Korea House.
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...
‘Formula for disaster’: Alabama beach visitors warned about dangerous rip currents this weekend
Lifeguards and beach patrols from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach are preparing for a busy weekend from the “hidden dangers” of rip currents that will emerge from Hurricane Beryl, churning in the warm Gulf waters hundreds of miles away. Strong surf is expected along the Alabama and...
Florida gas prices spike during Independence Day weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Experts anticipated the 4th of July holiday week to set records for the number of people traveling. They also said the demand for more gasoline has caused prices to spike, especially here in Florida. “I was baffled. I miss paying what I used to pay,” Panama City local Colton Shadoan […]
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...
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.
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.”
'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...
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