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This State Leads The Nation In Shark Attacks, But Risk Remains Low
According to the latest data from the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF), Florida continues to be the shark attack capital of the United States. In 2023, the Sunshine State recorded 16 unprovoked shark bites. The figure represents 44% of the U.S. total and 23% of unprovoked bites worldwide. With its extensive 1,350-mile coastline and warm waters, Florida offers an ideal environment for both sharks and humans. Consequently, the state’s popularity as a beach destination and its vast marine ecosystem contribute to more shark encounters than other regions.
Florida Law Enforcement Dismantles Drug Ring and Dog-Fighting Network, Arresting 23 in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay
In a coordinated crackdown on illicit activities, law enforcement agencies in Florida have brought down a drug trafficking network and a dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects. The operations, "Operation Snow Cap" by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and “Operation Pedigree” by the St. Petersburg Police Department, uncovered a nexus of narcotics and animal cruelty spanning across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area.
Exposing Florida’s Illegal Horse Meat Trade: Racehorse Slaughtered on Camera
A troubling situation has arisen in our vicinity, where there are accusations of the unauthorized killing of horses for their meat. According to animal advocates who spoke with FOX 13, they are urging law enforcement to close down the farm where a horse has been slaughtered. For months, FOX 13...
Five Lumberjack and Ladyjack Golfers Receive Academic Awards
Norman, Oklahoma/Coral Springs, Florida- Two Lumberjacks Men's Golfers and three Ladyjacks Women's Golfers received academic All-American awards. Matthew Hewitt and Eyan Edsall have been named to the 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list. To be eligible for the Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination an individual must be...
South Florida young men join abortion rights fight through 10-week course
MIAMI - South Florida men can now join a training program that aims to get them on the front lines in the contentious fight for abortion rights. The course has young men joining the movement to support women's access to abortion and it lasts longer than a woman has time to have an abortion in the state. In just about three months, Floridians will decide at the polls whether to keep or ditch the state's current six-week abortion ban. CBS News Miami took a look at the program."This can't pass without men," said Aaron Bos-Lun is the Deputy Executive Director...
Dive Into Summer Fun: Calypso Cove Reopens Exclusively for Margate Residents
The Calypso Cove pool is now open to Margate residents only. It has taken some time after a fire in the parking lot on June 9 delayed the opening, but now the pool is open with some limitations. According to the city, the pool is now open daily until August...
St. Malachy Parish of Tamarac Hosts Bi-Lingual Screening of “Ignatius of Loyola”
St. Malachy Church is set to host a bi-lingual community movie event featuring the film ‘Ignatius of Loyola’. The screening takes place on Tuesday, July 30, at 6100 John Horan Terrace in the parish hall. The English version will be shown at 5:00 p.m., and the Spanish version will be shown at 7:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Offers Sandbags to Locals for Flood Preparedness, Distribution on July 26
The City of Miami Beach is hosting a sandbag giveaway for local residents tomorrow in an effort to prepare the community for potential flooding events, even though the current weather outlook is predominantly sunny skies, this proactive initiative aims to distribute pre-filled sandbags to those who can provide evidence of residency within the city.
WRE News: Ken Griffin Proposes $1B Mixed-Use Supertall Tower in Brickell
Miami, FL – July 25, 2024 – Billionaire Ken Griffin is advancing a $1 billion-plus mixed-use tower project in Brickell’s Financial District. Griffin’s attorney submitted a pre-application for sites at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, 1221 Brickell Avenue, and 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive. The new development will house the headquarters for Citadel and Citadel Securities, including office spaces, a luxury hotel, retail outlets, food and beverage venues, and parking, adhering to Miami-Dade County’s rapid transit zoning regulations. Norman Foster’s architecture firm Foster + Partners is the architect, with Philadelphia’s Gattuso Development Partners collaborating on the project.
Miami Beach to Swear In Digna Abello as First Female Fire Chief in Miami-Dade History
The City of Miami Beach is set to swear in its first female fire chief, Digna Abello, who has climbed the ranks over the past 19 years from a firefighter to the head of the department, this monumental event is scheduled for July 31 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with the community and press invited to bear witness to this historic appointment.
Body Discovered Floating in Miami River Near Fifth Street Bridge, Investigation Underway
A grim discovery was made in the waters of the Miami River earlier today when a man's body was found floating near the Fifth Street Bridge. The bridge, which spans the gap between the Little Havana and Overtown neighborhoods, became a focal point for law enforcement agencies after the U.S. Coast Guard retrieved the body from the river, according to Local 10.
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