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14% of Florida panther vehicle strikes happen on State Road 29 since 2018
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says an endangered Florida panther died after a vehicle strike along State Road 29 on Wednesday. According to FWC’s Panther Pulse, the 1-year-old male panther was the 17th reported Florida panther death of 2024. Of the 17 Florida panther deaths in 2024, 13 are the result of vehicle collisions. FWC says that vehicle strikes are the most common cause of death for the State Animal of Florida.
Former New York Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $800K from Clients
A former New York attorney has been sentenced to prison after admitting to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. 57-year-old Douglas Valente, formerly a resident of Long Island but now living in Florida, was handed a prison sentence of one to four years in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, August 22nd.
Texas Man Charged with Kidnapping Rideshare Driver, Faces Trial in South Florida
In a case that spans multiple states from Texas to South Florida, a Texas man has been charged with the armed kidnapping of a rideshare driver. Twenty-three-year-old Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez allegedly abducted the driver at gunpoint on August 16 after requesting a ride on the rideshare platform, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
Brutal Storm Wrecks Halloween Horror Nights Locations at Universal Park
A powerful and deadly storm swept Central Florida yesterday, grounding all flights at Orlando International Airport and causing widespread damage across Universal Orlando Resort. Powerful Storm Leads To Widespread Damage for Halloween Horror Nights Locations Across Universal. A severe storm swept Central Florida yesterday, prompting Orlando International Airport to ground...
School choice and history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools
Video above: Schools seeks solutions to student absenteeism as classes resume MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an explosive expansion in school choice. Now, districts large and small are grappling with the harsh financial realities of empty seats in aging classrooms. As some districts are being forced to […]
Local woman holding opioid awareness walk after her brother overdosed, working to raise awareness
A local woman is holding an opioid awareness walk this weekend after losing her brother at the age of 17 due to an overdose. This comes as the opioid crisis is worsening in the U.S.
Invasion of green iguanas creates chaos in Florida
Florida is currently grappling with a massive invasion of green iguanas, an “invasive” species that has become a significant nuisance for local residents. These cold-blooded reptiles, in search of warmer climates, have infiltrated homes across the region, creating chaos and causing considerable damage to infrastructure. The population of these iguanas is rapidly increasing, with their presence becoming more pervasive daily.
HUD announces $3.7M for housing modifications so seniors can 'age in place' in their homes
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $3.7 million to two non-profit organizations and a local housing authority to help low income seniors stay in their homes by making modifications, HUD annou
Gabby Giffords, gun violence survivors and family members tell their stories at DNC
Bracketed by videos on gun violence in America, survivors and family members of victims told the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night their heart-wrenching stories, one after another. A woman who lost her daughter at Uvalde. A teacher who hid kids at Sandy Hook. A boy who saw a classmate gunned down....
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