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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was accused of leaving a child alone while using methamphetamine in a Chick-fil-A bathroom on Tuesday night. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, Edvin Duric, 31, brought a 7-year-old child under his care to Chick-fil-A and left them unattended
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Florida high court OKs grand jury probe of COVID-19 vaccines
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court will convene a grand jury at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to investigate any wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines, the court announced Thursday. The Republican governor, who is often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in
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Staff gives South Dakota governor flamethrower for Christmas
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem got a hot Christmas gift from her staff — literally. Noem’s staff gave her a Pulsefire LRT flamethrower with an engraved plate of the state motto “Under God, the people rule,” the Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported Tuesday. A video posted to Twitter
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Udonis Haslem takes South Florida students on holiday shopping spree
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Miami Heat star and team captain Udonis Haslem is no stranger to giving back to the community during the holiday season. Haslem went on a shopping spree Friday with dozens of students at a Walmart in Hollywood. The group of kids included ten visually-impaired students from Miami
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Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz commits to Florida
Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz announced his commitment to Florida on Wednesday evening, just a day after news surfaced that the former Big Ten signal-caller intended to make the move to Gainesville. He has two years of remaining eligibility. Mertz, who spent the last four seasons at
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Winter woes set to hit as Florida holiday travel picks up
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida is a long way from the winter storm threatening the Midwest this week. But those planes carrying people to Florida could get delayed. Or if the weather is bad enough, canceled altogether. Tampa International Airport officials are telling travelers to check with their airline
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DeSantis appoints removed judge who ruled against teen getting abortion over ‘bad grades’ to new court
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis made a series of appointments Tuesday, including appointing former Hillsborough County judge Jared Smith, of Lakeland, to serve on the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Smith served previously as a judge in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, a spot he was
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Australian cuisine coming to Florida
A new Australian cuisine restaurant is coming to West Palm Beach, and the owners said the Australian community in South Florida is excited.Isla and Co. is set to officially open next month at Grandview Public Market in West Palm Beach, but is already serving customers. The grand opening is set for
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Border Patrol takes 52 migrants into custody in South Florida – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
(WSVN) – U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped more than four dozen migrants who came ashore in South Florida. On Thursday, several groups were caught after reaching shore in unspecified locations. Agents took 52 migrants were taken into custody. Officials said each group arrived in a rustic
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New year brings new Florida laws, including toll breaks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Beefed up lobbying restrictions and breaks for motorists who frequently use toll roads are among state laws and other changes that will arrive with the new year. The laws, passed during this year’s regular legislative session and special sessions, also include making available
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‘Mistress’ in bondage suit petitions Florida city for tax-funded dungeon
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Only in South Florida. City commission meetings can often be a bland affair to all but the most dedicated, civically-minded citizens, but a trio of women briefly spiced up a discussion about yard waste at a meeting in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday night, according to News
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Florida State Football Signing Day HQ (9 p.m. Update)
TALLAHASSEE — Wednesday marks the start of the Early Signing Period and Florida State is expected to officially sign a majority of their 2023 class at that time. Noles247 will have you covered from the start of the morning when LOIs begin to come in until the final one is through. We will provide
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Red tide not detected in Northwest Florida in latest report | Local News
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis was detected in 51 samples collected from and offshore of Southwest Florida over the past week. Bloom concentrations (100,000 cells/liter) were present in 20 samples: 16 in and offshore of Pinellas County and four in Manatee County. In Southwest Florida over
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A mysterious structure has been discovered underneath the sand on a Florida beach
Beachgoers in Florida discovered a mysterious object buried underneath the sand, perplexing locals and officials. The object began protruding out of the sand after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Volusia County earlier this year, said Kevin A. Captain, a spokesperson for for Volusia County.  It
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Tampa Bay to be under wind chill advisory on Christmas Eve
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With temperatures expected to dip into the low-30s over the weekend, forecasters are warning people to protect themselves and their pets. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory for most of Florida, including Tampa Bay. The advisory will go into effect at
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Here’s the aerial view of Southwest Florida nearly 3 months after Hurricane Ian
SANIBEL — At 1,000 feet above the ground, Hurricane Ian’s wake of destruction seems endless. Downed trees are scattered like spilled matchsticks. Abandoned boats lie stranded on land. Blue roofs cover thousands of homes, the product of federal emergency assistance after yet another major hurricane
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New Florida-themed bar comes to Navy Yard
WASHINGTON — A new Florida-themed bar is coming to Navy Yard the week of Christmas to satisfy all of your vacation, gator and pool visual needs this season. The 14,000-square-foot location with a near-1,000-person capacity is the latest project of Mission Group, whose current spots include Mission
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Warm afternoon forecast in Central Florida
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How low will it go? Freeze Watches to kick off for Central Florida
A few showers will linger Thursday night, mainly from Orlando to the south. For the most part, light rain is falling, but there could be brief periods of moderate rainfall that pass by before clearing after midnight. [TRENDING: Woman killed in Melbourne shot 15 times by ex-boyfriend upset over
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ABC News producer in Florida becomes a corporate operative : NPR
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FEMA disaster recovery centers to close over the holidays
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Most disaster recovery centers in Florida will be closed over the holidays, FEMA announced Wednesday. FEMA said most recovery centers will be closed from Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26. According to FEMA, the centers will also be closed Friday, Dec. 30 through
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Florida's drug deaths spiked 52% during the two years from 2018 to 2020
Florida ranks 27th among the states for its overall health, yet it is seeing a dramatic jump in drug-related deaths, according to the latest America’s Health Rankings. This is the first state health ranking in two years, which was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis is produced by
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Florida man, 18, accidentally shoots woman twerking at possible house party, police say
COCOA, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police said he accidentally shot a woman, also 18, dancing with him at a possible Cocoa house party nearly a month ago, according to Local 10′s Orlando news partner, WKMG. An arrest warrant affidavit shows officers responded to a shots
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Floridians brace for Arctic blast over holiday weekend – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Floridians on Friday braced for unusually chilly weather as rare freeze warnings were issued for large parts of the state ahead of the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service said an Arctic blast was heading for Florida on Friday, followed by a holiday weekend with some
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Freezing cold weather arrives in Central Florida for Christmas weekend
Christmas Eve forecast: Arctic blast brings freezing temperatures to Central Florida FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Ian Cassette has the holiday forecast. ORLANDO, Fla. – Today’s high: 46 degreesTonight’s low: 30 degrees Main weather concerns:Frigid air remains in place all weekend long trapping
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers warn of holiday travel danger
To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NSF) – Extra state troopers will be patrolling Florida roads over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with an estimated 5.8 million Floridians
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Woman arrested after 2 women shot at St. Pete sports bar
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder after a fight escalated into a shooting at a St. Petersburg sports bar on Thursday. Around 11:25 p.m., the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at the Doubles Sports Bar, 3301 54th Avenue
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New Year's Eve fireworks in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s that time of year where colors and sparkles will light up the night sky, ringing in the new year. We’ve compiled a list of fireworks displays across the Tampa Bay area where you can enjoy with family and friends as the calendar turns to 2023. If you know of another
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Officer justified in deadly St. Pete shooting, state attorney says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A St. Pete police officer who shot and killed a man in his mother’s apartment was justified in using deadly force, State Attorney Bruce Bartlett said. The Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney’s Office reviewed the fatal Nov. 27 shooting of Gus Spanoudis, 63, and found Officer Jace
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1 hurt after Lakeland home catches fire on Christmas Eve
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — One person was hurt in a fire that destroyed a home in Lakeland early Saturday morning. Lakeland Fire Department responded to a home on Stella Avenue at 4:00 a.m. They said 75% of the home was engulfed in flames by the time they arrived. Polk County inmate dies after alleged
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