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Missing money? 1 in 5 Florida residents have unclaimed cash, here's how to search
The state of Florida returned more than $26 million in unclaimed property to residents last month, according to a release from the state's Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, part of $2.5 billion that has been returned since 2017 through FLTreasureHunt.gov. All you have to do to get yours (if you have any) is ask.
Drowning of Jacksonville 3-year-old near Orlando-area resort highlights recurring issue in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville family is mourning the death of a 3-year-old boy whose body was found in a body of water near an Orlando-area resort Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies confirmed the toddler, identified as Rakim Akbari, had autism and wandered from a resort on Palm Village Circle, near State Road 535 and World Center Drive.
Shelter dog of the week: Rex
Rex would love to join you on walks around the neighborhood!. He’s also a well behaved pup who is ready to listen to commands and always ready to give love. All adoption fees are currently waived at Sumter County Animal Control. Animals adopted are vaccinated for rabies and other common diseases, spayed or neutered, microchipped, and have received heartworm and flea prevention while at the shelter.
Hand feed and learn about alpacas at a Lunasea farm in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. — It’s an animal you don’t see much of in the Sunshine State. In fact, most of all alpacas in the world are found in South America. But at a beautiful five-acre property in Clermont, over 40 alpacas make their home at the Lunasea Alpaca Farm.
Marion man gets 30 years in prison for abusing elderly girlfriend over bank account charges
A Marion County man who beat and choked his elderly ex-girlfriend following an argument over “suspicious transactions” in his bank account will spend the next three decades in prison. On Wednesday, July 17, 53-year-old Dunnellon resident Thomas Harold Gibson III was found guilty of one felony count of...
Universal Drops Massive Bombshell, Leaves Competition in the Dust
Universal Orlando Resort continues taking massive leaps ahead of its competition, and you won’t believe its most recent announcement. Universal Orlando Resort is on track to becoming the most popular theme park resort in Florida, leaving its competition in the dust with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe, its third theme park — or fourth if you’re counting Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park.
Knife held to throat of handyman who finds sleeping homeless pair in residence
A homeless man and woman were charged with burglary when a handyman found them asleep at the home he was working on. Deputies were dispatched to an undisclosed Eustis residence regarding a handyman finding a male, 46-year-old Kenneth Ray Hutchinson, and female, 35-year-old April Dominique Cain, who broke into said residence around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were advised that Hutchinson held a knife to the handyman’s throat.
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