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Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
Fire Dept. Rescues Young Turtle in Florida, Highlighting the Dangers of "Ghost Nets"
A juvenile sea turtle is getting another chance at life thanks to the heroic actions of a quick-thinking passerby and the hard work and dedication of some Florida agencies. The incident took place on June 4, 2024 when someone spotted the distressed turtle tangled up in some abandoned fishing line. What happened next is a testament to the training and dedication of local officials, as well as the dangers of the plastics floating abandoned throughout our oceans. Find out what happened by reading on. What happened with the turtle rescued from fishing nets in Florida?Members of the Coral Gables, Fla....
Murder of Madeline Soto: Court TV Retraces Stephans Sterns’ Steps
Doug Benefield's former attorney, Stephanie Murphy, joins Court TV to discuss the status of the family court case that occurred before Ashley Benefield killed her husband, Doug. (7/18/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Now You Know: Voter deadlines; realtors clear waterways and more
The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation for the 2024 Primary Election is July 22. Florida is a closed primary state, which means that only voters who are registered members of a political party may vote for their respective party’s candidate in a Primary Election.
Peak Construction Continues Expansion, Moves Into FL
Peak Construction Corporation has received its General Contractor’s license in the state of Florida, marking another move in the company’s continued expansion into the Southeast. Based in Rosemont, Peak has been actively pursuing a strategic expansion into the Southeast, bringing award-winning design-build construction and construction management services to...
DeSantis: Defeating amendments, university reform key to deepening Florida's red hue
MILWAUKEE — Following a scorching Republican National Convention speech Tuesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out a blueprint to run up the score on Florida Democrats by turning holdout bastions of the state to red from blue. The governor lost just five of the state's 67 counties in his stunning 19-point re-election victory...
Florida attorney general’s office and ACC come to agreement, documents at center of legal battle to be made public
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The documents at the center of the Florida State University’s ACC legal battle may soon be available to the public, according to Florida attorney general Ashley Moody. She said her office and the attorneys for the ACC have reached in agreement to provide the ACC’s...
Palm Beach County commissioner Barnett gets unexpected shoutout from DeSantis at RNC
MILWAUKEE — Palm Beach County figured prominently in Gov. Ron DeSantis' remarks to the Florida delegation on Wednesday morning, with one particular county commissioner getting singular attention. In his nearly 30-minute talk, DeSantis touted GOP gains across the state, and noted how he carried Palm Beach County by nearly 3 percentage points, 51.2%...
Siesta Key Beach, Anna Maria Island Named Best Beaches in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
Siesta Key Beach and Anna Maria Island are home to the No. 1 and No. 2 Best Beaches in Florida, according to a new list by U.S. News & World Report. To come up with the rankings, the U.S. News says it factored in reader votes, aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience.
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