Saturday, July 16, 2022

WATCH: Playful manatee 'steals' kids surfboard at Florida beach

A Florida family was surfing at the beach in Fort Pierce on July 4 when two friendly manatees approached them -- and one of them playfully stole a boy's surfboard!

A Florida family was surfing at the beach in Fort Pierce on July 4 when two friendly manatees approached them. Leesa Blais told FOX 35 News that the manatees started hanging out in the water with her twin boys, Evan and Logan, and didn't seem to want to leave. 

Publisher: FOX 5 Atlanta
Date: 2022-07-14
Twitter: @FOX5Atlanta
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Video: Manatee 'steals' surfboard during adorable interaction with twins at Florida beach

Publisher: WJXT
Date: 2022-07-14T16:52:24.598Z
Author: Carianne Luter
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200-pound turtle rescued from under Florida beach boardwalk - UPI.com

July 12 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a 200-pound turtle found stuck under a boardwalk on a beach.

Firefighters said the 200-pound turtle was lined up with a narrow hole and just needed a little guidance and a push to get back out into the open.

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Publisher: UPI
Date: 2022-07-12T16:58:54-04:00
Author: Ben Hooper
Twitter: @UPI
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Beach water quality map in Florida

Publisher: Panama City News Herald
Author: Vonna Keomanyvong
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Migrants on makeshift sailboat wash ashore at South Florida beach | NewsRadio WFLA | Florida News

Dania Beach, FL - Half a dozen migrants made landfall at a South Florida beach on Thursday in a makeshift sailboat.

According to witnesses, U.S. Border patrol agents were searching for the migrants near Florida Atlantic University Sea Tech.

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Publisher: Florida News
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Author: Rob Garguilo
Twitter: @WFLANews
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A day at the beach: How to save money on parking, food & rentals on our South Florida shores – ...

The beach is our getaway, our escape from the pressures of work and home, our respite from the unforgiving sun with its (usually) gentle winds and bobbing waves.

The problem is keeping it low-cost. Almost every city charges for parking now, and even those spots can be hard to come by. You can bring your own food, but if you want to walk over to a restaurant, prices are often excessive.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Seagram's Escapes Invests $25,000 in Florida Beach and Waterway Cleanups - BevNET.com

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Seagram’s Escapes, the fourth largest traditional, flavored, malt beverage brand in the U.S., has invested $25,000 to support beach and waterway cleanup efforts in Florida.

More than 400 volunteers will participate in 13+ cleanups with the Bebot cleaning robot throughout the month of July across Pinellas County.

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Publisher: BevNET.com
Date: 2022-07-12T17:30:22-04:00
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Florida Vow Renewals, Elopements, and Florida Beach Weddings and Reception Packages in St Pete ...

Florida Vow Renewals, Eloping in Florida, and Florida Beach Weddings on a Budget can include a traditional or beachside reception

Permits are required at most public beaches and should be submitted for approval as early as possible in the planning process to make sure that the location and date can be secured.

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State association's largest cleanup effort: Month long community beach clean-up – Action News Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — For the entire month of July, Florida Realtors® and community partners are coming together to clean up Florida lakes, rivers, streams, bays, Intracoastal Waterway, Gulf and ocean.

They have been cleaning up the region's lakes, rivers, streams, bays, and beaches as part of a month-long Florida Realtors® Clean Up Florida Waters initiative, and on Saturday, July 23, the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS® (NEFAR), the voice and advocate of real estate in Northeast ...

Publisher: Action News Jax
Date: 2022-07-16T11:35:57.684Z
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Friday, July 15, 2022

Weekend things to do in South Florida July 15-17

On this weekend, the frenzied high point of that celebration of the shimmering and svelte known as Miami Swim Week, the rest of South Florida will be entranced by the Boca Burger Battle, limitless German beer and brats, Santa hats and Dirty Heads.

Weekend laughs: Sam Morril , a rising Amy Schumer protege seen on Comedy Central, and with Conan and Colbert, had six shows scheduled last month in Chicago and it wasn't enough — they all sold out, so he added a seventh.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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The Chronicle of the Horse

It was only four years ago that Katherine Maroko, 17, attended her first horse trials in person. She had begged her parents to drop her off for cross-country day at the 2018 Plantation Field International Horse Trials, just minutes from her home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Flash forward four years, and Maroko, who grew up catch riding at local hunter schooling shows, has successfully made the transition from three-ring rider to three-phase rider, working under the direction of five-star eventer Hannah Sue Burnett.

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Weekend things to do: South Florida’s best burgers sizzle in Boca Raton, plus beer, brats and ...

Weekend things to do: South Florida's best burgers sizzle in Boca Raton, plus beer, brats and ...

On this weekend, the frenzied high point of that celebration of the shimmering and svelte known as Miami Swim Week, the rest of South Florida will be entranced by the Boca Burger Battle, limitless German beer and brats, Santa hats and Dirty Heads.

Weekend laughs: Sam Morril , a rising Amy Schumer protege seen on Comedy Central, and with Conan and Colbert, had six shows scheduled last month in Chicago and it wasn't enough — they all sold out, so he added a seventh.

Publisher: MSN
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Things to do in Southwest Florida this weekend - ABC7 Southwest Florida

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Publisher: ABC7 Southwest Florida
Date: 2022-07-14T14:47:34 00:00
Author: ABC7 News
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Pensacola things to do this weekend: Gallery Night, Florida Bicentennial

After the past two action-packed weekends, it's about time for a little rest and relaxation and this is a great weekend for it.

Gallery Night will kick off the weekend on Friday. This month's theme is "Motorin' Car Show," and it features local and traveling hot rods, souped up motors and cars of all styles.

Publisher: Pensacola News Journal
Author: Brandon Girod
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Flipping Out in Florida - Orlando Magazine

“Flipping Out,” “Flip or Flop,” “Property Brothers.” How many of us have watched one of these popular do-it-yourself house flipping shows and thought, “I can do that.”

Since the debut of the A&E show “Flip This House” in 2005, house flipping shows are big business, featuring airbrushed flippers with seemingly unlimited money, resources, and supplies. Orlando is where some of these house flipping shows are filmed.

Publisher: Orlando Magazine
Date: 2022-07-12T13:27:28 00:00
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Top 5 things to do in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs this weekend

Lee County's COVID-19 community level is currently ranked as high, according to the CDC. Masks are recommended indoors and on public transportation, plus staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Publisher: The News-Press
Author: Charles Runnells
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

CROWN Act: Bill banning hair discrimination to be reintroduced in 2023

The CROWN Act bill, which would prohibit hair discrimination, will be re-introduced during the Florida Legislature next year.

Monique Smith, owner of Beauty, Braids, and Beyond located in Fort Myers, said it's important that Florida passes this bill into law.

Publisher: The News-Press
Author: Erica Van Buren
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California social media law faces Sacramento showdown - CalMatters

Sacramento is preparing for a showdown over how far the state should go in regulating social media companies that many blame for contributing to a national youth mental health crisis .

Cunningham told me Wednesday that he doesn't feel the proposal, which he described as "the most important bill I've ever worked on," has been watered down.

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Publisher: CalMatters
Date: 2022-07-14T12:00:00 00:00
Author: Emily Hoeven
Twitter: @CalMatters
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2022 Florida Law to Improve Ridesharing Safety - Personal Injury Legal Blogs Posted by Randall L.

A new Florida bill was signed into law and became effective on January 1, 2022. CS/SB 566 affects motor vehicle rentals and ridesharing businesses. The law is meant to align ridesharing transactions with the traditional rental car industry.

This legislation requires rental and ridesharing vehicles to be current on safety recalls as well as requiring owners and drivers to meet the state of Florida’s minimum state insurance levels.

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William Kurrasch - Villages-News.com

After attending RIT, Bill retired from Xerox after 45 years of service as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Product Safety and Fire investigations.

Bill served in Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department as a Firefighter for over 32 years. He joined the Department in 1983 working his way up through the ranks to serve as Chief from 1991-1993.

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Publisher: Villages-News: News, photos, events in The Villages, Florida
Date: 2022-07-13T13:00:38 00:00
Author: Staff Report
Twitter: @Villages_News
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Jennifer Lee (Altman) Calvelage - Delphos Herald

GIRARD, Pennsylvania — Jennifer Lee (Altman) Calvelage, 63, of Girard, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 9.

She married her high school sweetheart, Brian, and their love and devotion was always central to their marriage. They were together for a total of 48 years and were to celebrate their 44th anniversary this November.

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Not Real News: A look at what didn't happen last week | Arts & Entertainment | lmtribune.com

CLEARWATER — The Elk City Wagon Road, the historic freight and stage route between the community of Clearwater and Elk City, is the focus of a two-day celebration here this weekend.

The regular season for Idaho-based American Legion baseball in the area concluded Wednesday, with district tournament play set to commence today at Lewis-Clark State College's Harris Field for Class A teams and Saturday in Coeur d'Alene at the Class AA level.

Publisher: The Lewiston Tribune
Author: Associated Press
Twitter: @lewistontribune
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The 23 Best Beaches in Florida - PureWow

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Publisher: PureWow
Date: 2022-07-11T08:00:00
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Great Wolf Lodge resort is coming to Florida

The Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park and hotel plans to open its first location in Florida by summertime 2024, setting its sights on Naples.

It's the company's 21st resort in the U.S. and Canada, with 500 suites and the popular 100,000-square-foot indoor water park.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Monday's Daily Pulse - Florida Trend

While new businesses open, it’s been hard for other businesses to stay afloat between supply chain issues and inflation. There are reports that show people aren’t eating at restaurants as much.

Miami Beach filmmakers Rakontur build on fame after breakout Netflix hit Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Fern Creek AAU 8-year-old girls softball team gears up for World Series

The 8-year-old AAU Fern Creek girls softball team is this year's Kentucky 8U Babe Ruth State Softball champions.

"The girls are more excited than I am," coach Derek Whitaker said. "They've worked hard they came in first in the sizzler tournament, we won state then we became runner-up in regionals. So, they've earned their spot there it's going to be fun."

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Publisher: WLKY
Date: 2022-07-11T13:43:00Z
Author: WLKY Digital Team
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

City Council to discuss housing diversity, Florida Park Drive revisions at July 12 workshop | Palm ...

City Council to discuss housing diversity, Florida Park Drive revisions at July 12 workshop | Palm ...

The Palm Coast City Council will hold a workshop meeting starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, and will discuss Florida Park Drive, housing diversity and the city's proposed Regional Racquet Center, among other topics. No action will be taken during the workshop.

Publisher: Palm Coast Observer
Date: 2022-07-08T15:28:53-04:00
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988 crisis helpline arrives this week. Florida mental health advocates hope they're ready

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new number arrives this week that is meant to be a 911 for behavioral health crises.

"This is the first time anything like this has been attempted and it's long overdue," said Marni Stahlman, president of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-07-11T16:45:45.631Z
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Deputies ID man, 18, accused of shooting at law enforcement in Mount Dora

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a home in Deltona on Sunday after a woman called to report she had been on the phone with her husband, Juan Santiago, when she heard him arguing with their son, Johnny Santiago.

During the phone call, deputies said she heard a loud noise and the call disconnected. The sheriff's office responded to the home on E. Lehigh Drive where they found no one home.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-07-11T20:39:41.373Z
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Vehicle crashes after reported apartment shooting, causes roadblock, Ocala police say

OCALA, Fla. – A reported shooting and subsequent crash at an Ocala apartment complex shut down the southbound lanes on SW 27th Avenue Monday evening, police said.

Police said a shooting occurred at The Morgan Apartments, 1421 SW 27th Ave., though there is no active threat at this time.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-07-11T23:38:36.702Z
Author: Anthony Talcott
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Marion County deputies issue Purple Alert for missing Ocala man

OCALA, Fla. – A Purple Alert has been issued for a missing Ocala man Monday by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

The Purple Alert is for Luis Ortiz, 38, who was last seen Sunday at about 10 a.m. leaving his home at 10 Carry Back Road in Ocala, deputies said.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-07-12T00:25:53.809Z
Author: Anthony Talcott
Twitter: @WKMG
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VIDEO: Sanford man catches large bear raiding garage fridge

SANFORD, Fla. – A Sanford man caught a very large bear raiding a refrigerator in his garage Saturday afternoon.

Mickel said he grabbed his phone to start recording the experience before even walking into the garage and from the video you can see what he found.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-07-11T19:03:40.153Z
Author: Stacy Greenhut
Twitter: @WKMG
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Orlando officials to host community seminar for meningococcal, monkeypox outbreaks

The seminar will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and features Orange County health officials, including:

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-07-11T20:34:58.759Z
Author: Anthony Talcott
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Scots sex predator who raped young girl at Florida hotel during family holiday JAILED | The ...

Scots sex predator who raped young girl at Florida hotel during family holiday JAILED | The ...

Matthew Mackie forced himself on the 12 year-old, who was on holiday with her family in Orlando in 2002.

The 68 year-old ex-soldier was prosecuted for the crime in Scotland as he also preyed on the same girl here as well as a woman and another youngster.

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Publisher: The Scottish Sun
Date: 2022-07-08T11:13:07 00:00
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Study: Attribute-based shopping could increase traveler value | Hotel Management

Publisher: Hotel Management
Date: 2022-07-11T08:15:46-0400
Author: Esther Hertzfeld
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AHLAF recognizes Leslie Hale with Castell award | Hotel Management

Publisher: Hotel Management
Date: 2022-07-08T09:37:55-0400
Author: Esther Hertzfeld
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HM on Location: Sustainability in the spotlight at Hotec Design | Hotel Management

Publisher: Hotel Management
Date: 2022-07-07T14:28:10-0400
Author: Jena Tesse Fox
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Monday, July 11, 2022

Triple jump star Alissa Braxton proves to be a triple threat - The Independent Florida Alligator

Triple jump star Alissa Braxton proves to be a triple threat - The Independent Florida Alligator

UF track and field athlete Alissa Braxton competes in Eugene, Oregon, June 11, 2022. Photo provided by Isabella Marley // UAA Communications.

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Florida Tennis Represented at Wimbledon - USTA Florida

As Wimbledon winds down this weekend, we look back at the tournament and highlight Florida tennis representatives who participated at the event.  

There were twelve athletes who call Florida their home at Wimbledon. Two played in the Men's Draw, four in the Women's Draw, and six in the Junior's Draw.  

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Publisher: USTA Florida
Date: 2022-07-08T14:00:53 00:00
Author: United States Tennis Association Florida
Twitter: @ustaflorida
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Floridians among 1,100 Black women asking White House to get Brittney Griner home – Orlando ...

"I signed because it's important that we support our own American citizens and send a message that Brittney Griner must be safely returned to her family, friends and fans," Fulton said. "We fear for her safety in Russia and will continue to appeal for her return."

The Central Florida women who signed cited their need to support a fellow Black woman. They criticized the punishing marijuana laws both in the U.S. and globally that triggered the charges against Griner and the pay disparity between players in the WNBA and NBA.

Publisher: Orlando Sentinel
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Twitter: @orlandosentinel
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Gator women's golf team using summer experience to build for fall

After missing out on qualifying for the National Championships by one shot the past two consecutive years, their brightest stars are keeping their game razor sharp by competing in world-class events across the globe.

Rising senior Annabell Fuller has already had a jammed-packed summer schedule. Fuller has competed in the U.S. Women's Open and her third Curtis Cup, where she played for the team of Great Britain and Ireland against the U.S.A.

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Amateur star Beth Wu has found her happy place as a college coach | Golf News and Tour Information ...

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in Fire Pit Collective , a Golf Digest content partner.

Beth Wu's abrupt end to a career in professional golf might be shocking to many. What shouldn't come as a surprise is the arena she's now stepping into. "One day I'll take your job," Wu jokingly said years ago to Alicia Um Holmes, her assistant coach at UCLA.

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Takeaways from Tallahassee — Top 10 votes for small business

Six lawmakers proved themselves to be the strongest supporters of small business this term, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

NFIB on Wednesday released its Voting Record scorecard for the 2021-22 term. Sens. Jason Brodeur and Ileana Garcia and Reps.

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Date: 2022-07-09T10:00:52 00:00
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Morales holds slim lead at Women's Senior Amateur Championship

The R&A Womens Senior Amateur Championship was first played in 1981. The championship is open to players aged 50 years and over and is held annually. The competitor with the lowest 54-hole total over four rounds of stroke play will be declared the winner.

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9-Year-Old Girl Mauled By 8-Foot Shark While Snorkeling In Florida

A harrowing incident unfolded on the sun-kissed shores of Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving a youngster shaken. A 9-year-old girl, ident...