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Florida Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance In Yankton
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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Two Yankton men were arrested this week in connection with the June 2024 fatal shooting of a vape store clerk in North Miami Beach, Florida. Moises Ramirez, 23, and Devon Collymore Jr., 26, were arrested in Yankton and Sioux Falls, respectively,...
Critics have an even more controversial nickname for ICE’s Everglades detention facility: ‘Alligator Auschwitz’
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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July 7, 2025
President Trump and Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis had a giddy name for the temporary ICE facility they built quickly on an airstrip in the Florida Everglades: “Alligator Alcatraz.” “We’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator if they...
In Clearwater, a Florida dolphin reunites with her longtime trainer
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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CLEARWATER — Doris’ pink nose bobbed just above the water as she watched Kelsey Fisher grab a treat from a small metal bucket. The dolphin jumped out of the water and opened her mouth just enough for the treat to land on her tongue. The small...
Ramsey to Steelers was long time coming, but he used to be a thorn in their side
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Pittsburgh — The year is 2016 and the map dot is Tallahassee, Florida. In the morning, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Kevin Colbert and defensive backs assistant Carnell Lake will park themselves at Florida State’s football facility...
Florida retirees may face trial in France over sale of stolen gold from 18th-century shipwreck
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Florida driver nabbed just 2 minutes after ‘Super Speeder’ law took effect
WKMG 6 - Florida
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July 4, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A driver in Orange County was caught driving over 100 mph on Tuesday — just two minutes after a new “Super Speeder” state law took effect, according to the sheriff’s office. In a release, deputies said that the incident...
Ron DeSantis Has a Suggestion for Elon Musk That Could Have a MONUMENTAL Impact (WATCH)
Twitchy
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July 7, 2025
A couple of days ago, Elon Musk announced he's created the America Party to run as a third-party alternative to the Republicans and Democrats. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on Musk not to go the third-party route but focus on putting his...
From Tampa to Texas: Local organizations mobilize to help flood victims after tragic loss
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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July 8, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida knows what it’s like to face a disaster, and now a devastating flood in Texas has captured the attention of many, including people in Tampa. Local organizations are stepping up to help, like the Salvation Army and Project...
Local organizations mobilize to help flood victims after tragic loss
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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July 8, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida knows what it’s like to face a disaster, and now a devastating flood in Texas has captured the attention of many, including people in Tampa. Local organizations are stepping up to help, like the Salvation Army and Project...
Florida Alligator Alcatraz Poised to Revolutionize Immigration Detention, Border Czar Says
Law Enforcement Today
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July 3, 2025
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a bold new immigration initiative is taking shape. The site once intended to be the nation’s largest supersonic jetport is now being transformed into “Alligator Alcatraz,” a 5,000-bed detention center designed to...
DeSantis has some serious political advice for Elon Musk to ensure a 'monumental impact'
The Blaze
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July 7, 2025
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) offered Elon Musk some political advice following the business magnate's announcement that he is starting the "America Party," a new political party Musk claims will counter the "Republican/Democrat Uniparty" amid...
Florida ends HOV lanes as paid express lanes take over
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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July 3, 2025
It’s official: Florida’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes are a thing of the past. Once a means of reducing congestion by dedicating a lane to carpools and vehicles carrying more than one person, HOV lanes were gradually overtaken by express lanes,...
Patriotism in practice: New U.S. flag drop box unveiled in Panama City
WJHG - Florida
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July 8, 2025
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Fourth of July weekend may be over, but there is still plenty of patriotism in the air in Panama City. Monday, University of West Florida rising sophomore Kaial Hajik unveiled a U.S. flag disposal box at Panama...
Florida man's truck splashes down in sheriff's office backyard pond
CBS 12 - Florida
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PALM BAY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is accused of DUI after his truck nosedived into a retention pond on Wednesday. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), Corey Howard of Homestead got behind the wheel drunk and drove into a pond. See...
Florida hits the brakes on HOV lanes
WLRN - Florida
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HOV lanes are no more in Florida. Drivers of hybrid and electric vehicles will still get a pass on express lanes for a while, though. A new law that went to effect Tuesday eliminates high occupancy traffic lanes throughout the state. There were...
Florida duo busted for human trafficking across three counties
CBS 12 - Florida
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A duo is accused of using force to sex traffic a victim to hotels across Palm Beach County and pocketing the profits. On Thursday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office's (PBSO) Human Trafficking Task Force...
Donuts and fireworks: 2 arrested in street takeover during FHP crackdown in Orlando
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Authorities in Orange County arrested two men following a chaotic Fourth of July street takeover involving nearly 50 vehicles, illegal stunt driving, and fireworks launched from moving cars, the Florida Highway Patrol said Monday. ORLANDO, Fla. -...
Erstwhile FSU star Jalen Ramsey to Steelers was long time coming
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 7, 2025
By Brian Batko Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — The year is 2016 and the map dot is Tallahassee. On the next morning, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Kevin Colbert and defensive backs assistant Carnell Lake will park themselves at...
SpaceX’s Monday launch from Cape of Starlink Group 10-28 now on Tuesday
SatNews
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July 8, 2025
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, July 8 for a Falcon 9 launch of 28 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit to join the Starlink constellation to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida....
US Air Force Test Pilot School Integrates New Aircraft Into Curriculum
Simple Flying
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July 8, 2025
The United States Air Force (USAF) just took formal delivery of the Embraer A-29C and commenced operations on July 7, 2025. The new turboprop is known as the Super Tucano by its maker. The plane will serve as an instructing platform for advanced...