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Crooked catch is a ‘shocking’ discovery by biologists in Florida
Florida wildlife biologists conducting an electrofishing survey of Silver Glen Springs made an odd catch that resembled one from a few weeks ago. The biologists captured a longnose gar that featured a distinct bend in the middle of its body. “Unlike the bull shark with a spinal deformity that we shared a few weeks ago, this fish likely got its interesting shape from a spinal injury at some point in its life,” the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute stated on Facebook. The crooked longnose gar measured 2.7 feet and weighed over 10.6 pounds. “With their razor-sharp teeth and armor-like scales, longnose gar may...
Ryan Holle Celebrates Freedom After Decades Behind Bars: A Story of Justice and Redemption
Marion County, Fla. – As the country commemorates America’s Independence this Fourth of July weekend, a man celebrates his newfound liberty. Ryan Holle, 41, was just released from jail after serving more than half of his life behind bars. The ABC Action News I-Team first interviewed Holle two years ago while examining the statute that landed him in prison – Florida’s “felony murder rule”. Under that state legislation, someone might be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill anyone, were not present at the crime scene, or were unaware of what happened.
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are now near peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter's wave of the virus.The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has reached 2.64% in Florida, according to CDC data updated Friday, and now rank among the highest of any state during this summer's COVID-19 wave.Trends from Florida have also climbed steeply in other key metrics that authorities now use to track COVID-19, including in wastewater and nursing homes. Florida's steep increase...
DeSantis keeps a safe distance from Broward appointees | Steve Bousquet
You can study your Broward sample ballot all day long and you won’t see the name Ron DeSantis anywhere. He’s not on the August primary ballot, but he’s in the background. DeSantis altered the course of public education in Broward, and he could again. Two DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board will face voters for the first time on Aug. 20. Republicans Torey Alston and Daniel Foganholi ...
Fitness Club Merritt Island, Grand Master Chung Offers Taekwondo & Martial Arts Classes – Sign Up Today!
ABOVE VIDEO: Fitness Club Merritt Island, Grand Master Chung to Offer Taekwondo & Martial Arts Classes Beginning June 18 – Sign Up Today!. BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – The Fitness Club Merritt Island is the newest venue that will be offering Taekwondo and Martial Arts classes on the Space Coast this summer.
Brighter futures on the horizon for Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates
VERO BEACH — On May 16, Youth Guidance held an inspiring graduation ceremony at the Community Church of Vero Beach to honor 16 local teenagers and young adults who completed its eight-month Pre-Apprenticeship Program.The keynote speaker was School District of Indian River County Superintendent Dr. David Moore, who commended the graduates for their dedication and encouraged them to keep pursuing their goals and education. “As you go into the world of work, based on what you have accomplished here, don’t settle,” Moore said. “Always strive to do more, always look for other opportunities to continue to enhance your skills and provide for your family.”Pre-Apprenticeship graduates received a certificate from the Florida State Department of Education for completing 144 hours of hands-on learning in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and welding, as well as classroom instruction using the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core curriculum. NCCER is an internationally recognized curriculum approved by the Florida State Board of Education and utilized by local colleges and universities.
We need the Barnstorm Theater to reopen
We enjoyed the Barnstorm Theater and despite the fact there is streaming for homes going to the movie was a day or night out usually combined with shopping or a meal. Old Mill Playhouse is a very uncomfortable tight squeeze seating area and does not get our business. Leesburg AMC is benefiting with the profits that The Villages could if they were fair to the residents who enjoyed.
Microchip helps Orange County animal shelter reunite lost dog with owners after fireworks scare
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Ozzy the dog, who was spooked by fireworks and hit by a car before being found by Ocoee police, has been reunited with his family thanks to a microchip, according to Orange County Animal Services. He was found early Friday, struggling as the crash had...
Orlando remains in heat dome as feel-like temperatures to rise above 100 degrees this weekend
SUNDAY: The heat will return for the second half of the weekend as we remain under the heat dome. Highs will climb back into the low to mid-90s with dangerous feels-like temperatures that will range from 105-110. The highest temperatures will be in our western counties (Lake, Marion, Alachua, etc.). Heat Advisories will be likely issued again for these areas. As for our rain chances, scattered showers and storms will return with better chances of rain farther east than we saw Saturday. Best chances will be from I-4 and to the west late afternoon.
Teen Caught With Rifle Hidden in Shirt at Ocala Family Dollar, Deputies Say
An afternoon shopping trip turned into a chaotic scene at an Ocala Family Dollar store when a 16-year-old was apprehended by deputies for carrying a rifle hidden inside his shirt, authorities report. The incident, drawing significant attention from the local community, highlighted ongoing concerns over youth and firearm possession. Dramatic...
Florida teen takes grandmother's gun, shoots into car with 4 people inside in Ormond Beach: Deputies
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - An 18-year-old from Florida is accused of using his grandmother's gun to shoot into a car containing four people in Ormond Beach. Deputies said they arrested 18-year-old Dylan Preis, who allegedly had a falling out with the driver of the car, which prompted the shooting. Several...
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