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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...
FLORIDA KEYS GET UP TO 900 NEW BUILDING RIGHTS WITH SIGNING OF SENATE BILL 180
Keys Weekly - Florida
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July 3, 2025
The Florida Keys have the go-ahead for up to 900 new building rights throughout the island chain, following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature on Senate Bill 180 last week. For decades, development in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern has...
Florida Student Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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July 3, 2025
A career and technical student in Florida won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 25-26. More than 6,500 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The...
Florida deputies find baby in back seat of car after high-speed chase
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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By CBS Miami Team July 3, 2025 / 11:49 AM EDT / CBS/CNN Baby found in back of car after high speed police chase in northern Florida Baby found in back of car after high speed police chase in northern Florida 00:49 A high-speed chase involving...
LQR House Announces Strategic Marketing Cooperation with Montauk Distilling Co. for Cinnamon Flavored Rum
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Cooperation expected to drive targeted awareness and ecommerce sales to the brand through LQR House's proprietary marketing channels MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House")...
Plane Crash Shuts Down Airport In Hudson Valley, New York
Hudson Valley Post - New York
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July 3, 2025
A popular airport in the Hudson Valley was closed after first responders rushed to the scene of a plane crash. There was high drama at New York Stewart International Airport on Wednesday. Small Plane Crashes At New York Stewart International...
Truckers Caught Smuggling People, Drugs Face Lifetime CDL Bans
Transport Topics
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July 3, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] A partnership between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the state of Texas has resulted in more than 1,000 truckers having their commercial driver licenses permanently revoked...
Traffic Alert: Citrus County Commuters Brace For Dual Road Closures This Week
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 3, 2025
Drivers on US 19 and SR 44 Advised to Expect Significant Delays and Plan for Alternate Routes CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Travelers in Citrus County are facing a week of notable traffic disruptions as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)...
Oviedo diving instructor leads efforts to document historical shipwrecks
WESH 2 - Florida
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July 5, 2025
FOR YOU COMING UP IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. TONY. WE ALREADY KNOW THERE ARE SHIPWRECKS AND OTHER TREASURES AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR OCEANS AND SEAS. ONE NONPROFIT HAS A MISSION TO UNCOVER THE SECRETS. AND AS WESH TOS GAIL PASCHALL-BROWN...
FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
Dronelife - New Hampshire
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July 8, 2025
New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations,...
Traffic Alert: Pasco County Commuters Face Week Of Road Disruptions, Long-Term Closure
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 3, 2025
US 98 Dade City Bypass Southbound Closure Continues Through October 2025; Drivers Urged to Plan Alternate Routes PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County residents and commuters are advised to prepare for a series of significant lane closures and ongoing...
Marine veteran, police officer killed in motorcycle crash in Florida to be laid to rest
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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A 25-year-old police officer who grew up in Cobb County was killed in a crash in Florida. He is set to be laid to rest next week. FOX 5's Eric Mock has the story. A Florida police officer and Marine veteran killed in a crash who grew up in Cobb...
Traffic Alert: Pinellas County Prepares For Week Of Extensive Lane Closures
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 3, 2025
Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead for Disruptions on US 19, I-175, and Other Major Roadways PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County motorists are advised to brace for a week of widespread lane closures across key arteries, starting this Sunday, July...
Osceola County plans extensive road improvements amid traffic concerns
WESH 2 - Florida
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July 5, 2025
FASTEST GROWING COUNTIES IN FLORIDA, AND THE TRAFFIC IS A NIGHTMARE BECAUSE THE ROADS JUST CAN’T KEEP UP WITH ALL OF THE PEOPLE AND THE CARS. WESH TWO LUANA MUNOZ SHOWS US WHAT’S IN THE WORKS TO EASE THE GRIDLOCK. DRIVERS IN OSCEOLA COUNTY KNOW...
Ocklawaha couple seriously injured in crash claiming life of Indiana driver
Villages News - Florida
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July 8, 2025
An Ocklawaha couple was seriously injured in a crash involving an Indiana driver who suffered fatal injuries. The 35-year-old Ocklawaha man and the 30-year-old Ocklawaha woman were transported by ambulance Monday night to Halifax Hospital...
Driving with an expired tag in Florida: Potential consequences and tips to avoid falling for registration spam
WTSP - Florida
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July 5, 2025
Nearly 700,000 Florida drivers have expired tags, and according to recent data from Carfax, Florida is sixth in the country for most expired vehicle registrations. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This Fourth of July holiday could be the perfect time to hit...
Low-Flying Navy Plane Causes Carnival Passengers to Panic
Cruise Hive
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July 4, 2025
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, really, it was a plane flying so close to a cruise ship that passengers freaked out! In June of 2025, a P-8 Poseidon aircraft was cruising at a low altitude over the ocean when it flew past the 71,909-gross-ton...
After lightning impacts 2 Florida drivers this week, another victim speaks about recovery
WFTV - Florida
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July 4, 2025
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — A man continues to recover in the hospital after a lightning strike sent a tree onto his truck with him inside Thursday. That happened in Altamonte Springs. This was the second driver affected by lightning the central...
‘It’s about legacy’: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marine’s truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthday
News4Jax - Florida
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July 4, 2025
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A Marine Corps veteran launched an online fundraiser to restore the truck of a fellow Marine who was killed while serving the country 15 years ago. Preston Davenport said he wants to restore the truck that his late best...
Traffic enforcement initiative and Bear Cut bridge cyclist accident among recent KB police activity
Islander News - Florida
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Here is a summary of incidents and actions taken by the Key Biscayne Police Department during the period of June 23 to June 29. These incidents were taken from the department’s logs. June 23, 2025 KBPD assisted Code Compliance with an unsafe...