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Family brokenhearted as young man trying to save his dog struck down by vehicle killing both owner and pup
Dave Crowthers and his family are grieving the loss of their 23-year-old son, Samuel, who passed away on July 14. The young man lost his life in Tampa trying to save his Doberman Pinscher, named Kilo. According to the Dobie Ranch Rescue, located in Crystal River, Florida, there had been...
Deputies: 1 arrested after woman found dead, wrapped in tarp in Citrus County
INVERNESS, Fla. — Citrus County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 61-year-old after they found her roommate dead and wrapped in a tarp at an Inverness house. Tracy Lee Stanley was arrested for second-degree murder and is being held without bond, deputies said. They were dispatched to a house on East Rector Street after the sheriff's office received a call about a dead person being located on Saturday night.
Haitian American Nurses Association of Tampa celebrates 10 years of service
TAMPA, Fla. — Nurses, students and community leaders gathered to celebrate the Haitian American Nurses Association of Tampa (HANA)'s 10 years of service to the community. The nonprofit group held their annual HANA Fundraising and Scholarship Gala on Saturday night. The group was founded to create a network of support for Haitian American nurses.
Video: Lucas Bahdi knocks Ashton Sylve out cold in Round 6
Lucas Bahdi pulled an upset on Saturday, July 20, when he faced Ashton “H20” Sylve at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The pair battled it out on the PPV undercard leading to Jake Paul vs Mike Perry. The scheduled for 10 rounds contest didn’t go the full distance....
Universal Orlando Offers Special Unlimited Ticket to Florida Residents
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special Unlimited Days Ticket to Florida residents, allowing visits now through December 18th. That’s right, one ticket gets you unlimited days at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure theme parks in Central Florida. It’s also a sign that they would like an attendance boost the rest of the year ahead of the Epic Universe theme park opening in Orlando next year.
North Port Fire Rescue responds to vehicle fire
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port Fire Rescue and the North Port Police Department responded to a vehicle fire Saturday evening. The car was in an Aldi’s parking lot near Toledo Blade Blvd. The fire was successfully doused, and there were no reported injuries. The cause of the...
Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Many Florida Republicans believe Senator Marco Rubio to be a top contender for the job of Secretary of State
SEATTLE - We all heard the phrase "when one door closes, another opens," and for 53-year-old Senator from Florida Marco Rubio, the popular saying could not be more true. Eight years ago, he missed out on the chance of being elected as the Republican presidential nominee for 2016. More recently, many people believed Rubio was a top candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 elections, which eventually went to Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. But Florida Republicans argue that there is another door that could open for Rubio, as they see him as top contender for another high-profile job in a future Trump administration.
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