Saturday, September 3, 2022

Video Shows Dozens of Sharks Lurking Off Busy Florida Beach

Video Shows Dozens of Sharks Lurking Off Busy Florida Beach

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Even if you've read the stories about the rise in shark attacks in American coastal waters this summer, it's a shocking sight: A new video shows 15 to 20 sharks milling around in waters about 450 feet off the Florida shoreline.

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Publisher: _____
Date: 2022-08-30T15:58:36 00:00
Author: Michael Martin
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Man accused of disguising camera as fire alarm in Florida beach restroom

SANIBEL, Fla. – A New Hampshire man is facing charges in southwest Florida after disguising a camera as a fire alarm and hiding it in a public restroom near the beach, police said.

Sanibel public works employees were at a family restroom at Bowman's Beach Park on July 28 when they noticed a new fire alarm device on the wall, police said. After verifying the device had not been installed by city staff, the workers called Sanibel police.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-08-30T10:40:38.811Z
Author: Associated Press
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FWC: Watch out for sea turtle and shorebird hatchlings this Labor Day weekend

Several species of sea turtles and shorebirds are reliant on Florida’s sandy beaches for nesting, and you can help them and their fragile hatchlings by giving them space, removing beach gear at night, keeping beaches clean and dark, and filling in holes dug in the sand before you leave, the ...

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Publisher: _____
Date: 2022-09-03T17:32:23 00:00
Author: Kelly Hayes
Twitter: @Fla_Pol
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Netflix crew working Hollywood magic at Florida beach motel

VILANO BEACH, Fla. – There's still no word on what the series will be, but a Netflix film crew is in Vilano Beach this week to start production on a project at the Magic Beach Motel, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

Filming will happen in the evening and overnight. Activity will be seen in the area through Thursday.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-08-30T14:26:19.403Z
Author: Brianna Andrews Marilyn Vaca
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Sea turtles see nesting successes in Southeast
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Bill Barr: 'No justification' for Trump to retain classified documents

"I can't think of a legitimate reason why they should have been – could be taken out of government, away from the government if they are classified," he told the network.

While Trump has claimed that the materials seized by FBI agents in an Aug. 8 search of the Mar-a-Lago beach club had been previously declassified, Barr told USA TODAY that such an explanation was very unlikely.

Publisher: USA TODAY
Author: Kevin Johnson and Ella Lee
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NASA Moon launch to attract up to 400,000 visitors

Cocoa Beach (United States) (AFP) – Up to 400,000 visitors are expected to flock to the Florida coast on Saturday, hoping to catch a glimpse -- and hear the roar -- of NASA's rocket launch to the Moon.

If the uncrewed Space Launch System (SLS) lifts off successfully, it will be not only awe-inspiring but historic for NASA, marking the first of its Artemis missions plotting a return to the Moon.

Publisher: France 24
Date: 2022-09-02T22:10:17 00:00
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Twitter Is Roasting DaBaby For A Canceled New Orleans Concert & Think It's Low Ticket ...

The CEO of the artist's booking agency told NOLA.com it was because promoters didn't fulfill their contract. However, on the Seat Geek's website , tickets weren't even offered in the upper half of the Smoothie King Center.

The concert arena holds 14,000 people, and the New York Post says not even 500 seats were covered when tickets were $35.

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Publisher: Narcity
Date: 2022-08-31T13:48:08 00:00
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Friday, September 2, 2022

Labor Day Weekend things to do in South Florida Sept. 2-5

BRK Republic Tap House & Dog Park in West Palm Beach, which still feels new, is opening a dog-friendly wine bar. There's a newborn giraffe at Zoo Miami — take the kids. And have you seen the new canopy at Pompano Beach Amphitheater yet?

A new season of Florida Gators football watch parties begins this weekend. The new-old Gateway Theater reopens on Saturday, tentatively and with renovations still in a state of flux, but in time for $3 movie day. And here's a discovery that was new to me: Švyturys Ekstra. What is it? Keep reading.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Things to do this week in South Florida, Aug. 29-Sept. 2

The Red Hot Chili Peppers arrive in South Florida this week on a world tour that has defined the summer concert season wherever it has stopped, greeted by enthusiastic reviews that seem to welcome back a band that never left.

Clearly the Chili Peppers are experiencing a period of unique energy and fertility. In April, RHCP released the double album "Unlimited Love," and in July they let it be known that a second double album, "Return of the Dream Canteen," will be released in October.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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2022 Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival selling out: Get your tickets now

Momentum is strong for this year's Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival, with tickets for multiple events rapidly selling out as they became available last week.

Returning for its 15th year, from Dec. 8 to 11, Palm Beach County's biggest culinary feast is touting a raft of new celebrity faces and restaurant spaces.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Thursday, September 1, 2022

'Safe Space' Stickers Banned by School District Following DeSantis Bill

"Safe space" stickers are the latest item to be banned following the passage of a Florida bill declaring a parent's rights in education.

Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning ordered the removal of the stickers in all district schools. "Safe space" stickers are displayed by staff to assure LGBTQ students they won't be in danger in those classrooms or areas.

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Publisher: Newsweek
Date: 2022-09-01T16:40:01-04:00
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Nebraska High School Shuts Down Student Newspaper After LGBTQ Issue
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Publisher: Insider
Author: Lloyd Lee
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Libs of Tiktok is fueling a pogrom against trans youth – J.

What do these three events, and many others, have in common? They all followed social media posts from the now-infamous Libs of TikTok Twitter account that focused on them.

"Long past time to start executing these 'doctors,'" one member of a pro-Trump message board formerly known as TheDonald cited by The Daily Beast wrote under a reposted copy of the video.

Publisher: J.
Date: 2022-08-30T22:03:44 00:00
Twitter: @jewishsf
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Abbreviated pundit roundup: DOJ presents damning evidence of stolen documents

TRUMP DOCUMENTS.

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Publisher: Daily Kos
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Girl, Aged 6, Saves Unconscious Brother From Drowning in Florida Pool: Cops

A child drowning in a pool was rescued by his quick-thinking 6-year-old sister, according to Florida police.

The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) said its officers were alerted to reports that a child was unconscious after being pulled from a pool at the Springhill Suites Hotel at about 7:51 p.m. on Friday, August 26.

Publisher: MSN
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Prison for ex-FHP trooper who had sex with teenage girl he met during crash investigation

Sitting behind the defense table at the back of the courtroom, where she was comforted by two women who were with her, she asked bailiffs if she could hug her husband. Told no, she continued crying.

Delrusso wiped away tears while he was being fingerprinted by bailiffs. Delrusso gave his wedding ring to one of his lawyers for his wife to keep.

Twitter: @YahooNews
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Florida pipeline: Nike Kickoff Classic shows off flag football hotbed

The Robinson Knights and Alonso Ravens reside just 15 miles apart from each other in the same county in Florida, but last week, the two teams traveled to the Pacific Northwest to compete in front of a national audience, showcasing a sport that continues to grow throughout the country.

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Publisher: Just Women's Sports
Date: 2022-08-31T18:14:40 00:00
Author: Tessa Nichols
Twitter: @justwsports
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Not Florida: Girl walks emotional-support alligator through park

Visitors to Philadelphia's LOVE Park caught an unusual sight on Friday, as a girl walked through with an alligator on a leash.

According to the Philly Voice , the alligator is an emotional-support animal named Wally who was adopted in 2016 by reptile enthusiast Joie Henney.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-08-29T18:33:40.763Z
Author: Kate McDonald Storyful Stacy Greenhut
Twitter: @WKMG
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Missing Florida teen travels up East Coast in tractor-trailers, is found in rural Virginia

SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. ( WRIC ) - A missing Florida teenager was found in a rural Virginia county, having traveled up the coast via tractor-trailer rides after her family reported her missing several days earlier, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police (VSP) said the 17-year-old girl ran away from her Florida home on Thursday, Aug. 25. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Florida called VSP three days later, on Sunday, Aug.

Publisher: MSN
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Pace Center for Girls announces new senior leadership

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A North Central Florida nonprofit aimed at helping girls and young women has a new director of program operations.

The Pace Center for Girls announced the appointment of Natalya Bannister-Roby as Senior Director of Center Operations.

Publisher: MSN
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Tim Tebow makes Florida sports return - but it's not for football

Tim Tebow’s days as a football star are long gone. His venture into baseball didn’t exactly turn into a roster spot for him in a Major League Baseball team. But those are not going to stop him from trying to find success in sports anywhere he could.

The new USL club hopes to bring a 15,000-seat stadium and a world-class training facility to northeast Florida by 2025.

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Publisher: ClutchPoints
Date: 2022-08-31T02:25:41 00:00
Author: Rexwell Villas
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Sports betting in Florida: Has it been legalized, how to bet online, where to get picks, top-tier ...

More states than ever are legalizing sports betting, but Florida sports betting must wait a little longer. Sports fans in the Sunshine State enjoyed Florida mobile sports betting for three weeks last year.

The latest Florida sports book bonus code and Florida sports book promo code will be popular among sports fans in the Sunshine State when Florida online sportsbooks return.

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Publisher: CBSSports.com
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Feds, state, Seminoles defend Florida sports-betting deal in court; No Casinos pushes back

In a fight over who can control gambling in Florida, the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have filed arguments with a federal appellate court defending their five-year, $2.5 billion gambling compact, which would allow sports betting statewide as long as all bets are funneled through ...

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Publisher: _____
Date: 2022-08-30T15:32:20 00:00
Author: Florida Phoenix
Twitter: @Fla_Pol
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Whittingham names QB2, addresses depth chart & previews Florida - Sports Illustrated Utah Utes ...

Kyle Whittingham: "Okay seasons here. Looking forward to the trip down to Gainesville, be a great opportunity for our football team. Florida is a really talented team, got a lot of really good players, fast, athletic.

Question: You have a nice recruiting pipeline you've developed in Florida over the last few years. Was that kind of a consideration in scheduling a series like this with Florida? Give those guys a chance to go home playing in front of their families?

Publisher: Sports Illustrated Utah Utes News, Analysis and More
Date: 2022-08-29T20:10:05Z
Author: FanNation AllUtes
Twitter: @@UtahUtes_SI
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South Florida sports community mourns passing of Dolphins executive Jason Jenkins – WSVN ...

In a statement issued Saturday, officials with the Dolphins confirmed Jenkins passed away unexpectedly, just hours before the team's final preseason game . He was 47 years old.

Those who knew Jenkins well said the longtime executive was more than just a figure in the press box. He spent countless hours in the community with the team's charitable foundation and youth programs.

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Date: 2022-08-28T01:59:58Z
Author: Mike DiPasquale
Twitter: @wsvn
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2022 high school golfers to watch in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral

Southwest Florida has always had a pool of strong golfers, and this year is no exception. Most of the All-Area First-Team selections are returning, and have had strong showings at Junior PGA tournaments this summer.

Lee and Collier County golfers left their mark in the last year's postseason, with many teams making an appearance in the state tournaments, like the Naples boys placing third in the Class 2A tournament and the Gulf Coast girls finishing third in the 3A state tournament.

Publisher: Naples Daily News
Author: Nick Wilson
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Saudis Plan To Go After World Cup And Olympics - Sports Talk Florida - N

Somebody invented the term "sportswashing" which describes someone or some country using sports to improve a reputation to take attention away from controversial subjects.

Saudi Arabia is looking to expand its presence on the global sports platform. The country is aiming to host a World Cup and an Olympics.

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-08-28T16:25:00 00:00
Twitter: @SportsTalkFLA
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Watson case revives old fight for massage therapy industry - Sports Talk Florida - N

CLEVELAND (AP) — Michelle Krause still grapples with the challenge of acknowledging she's a massage therapist when she first meets someone, dreading their reaction or misguided comments even after 18 years in the profession.

Krause was among hundreds of therapists from across the country who gathered for the American Massage Therapy Association's three-day national convention, which began Thursday.

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-08-29T04:05:00 00:00
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Danny Kanell explains why he's 'terrified for Florida State's future'

Florida State is reeling in a lot of uncertainties for the upcoming season. Former Florida State quarterback and current CBS Sports analyst Danny Kanell weighed in on the future of FSU and why he’s nervous for his alma mater.

On WJOX 94.5’s ‘3 Man Front,’ Kanell provided his insight into the Seminoles’ moving forward and the future of the ACC, as a whole.

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Publisher: Saturday Down South
Date: 2022-08-30T14:38:43-04:00
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Monday, August 29, 2022

E-mail insights: 'Ready for Ron' DeSantis push for 2024 continues

E-mail insights: 'Ready for Ron' DeSantis push for 2024 continues

Whether Gov. Ron DeSantis is ready to run for President or not, a group unaffiliated with him bets that 2024 voters will be “ready for Ron” nonetheless.

Self-styled “advocates and spokespeople” for the effort, called “Ready for Ron,” assert “growing momentum as the only credible organization working to draft, and elect, Ron DeSantis as President in 2024.”

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Publisher: _____
Date: 2022-08-29T18:20:08 00:00
Author: A G Gancarski
Twitter: @Fla_Pol
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Jacksonville, UNF, national nonprofits collaborate on veterans survey

But the results could bring about expansive service improvements for Northeast Florida veterans and their families and potentially lead to the establishment of a veteran wellness center in the area.

"We have been working to implement research efforts on behalf of our military and veteran community," said Bill Spann, city director of military affairs. "The mayor has been instrumental in leading these efforts and ensuring we take a thoughtful approach to serving our veterans."

Publisher: The Florida Times-Union
Date: The Florida Times-Union
Author: Beth Reese Cravey
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Things to do on Space Coast: Melbourne orchestra, historic home tours

Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.

Melbourne Community Orchestra looks forward to a cooler part of the year with "Fall into Music," a pair of free concerts at 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7 and 8, at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.

Publisher: Florida Today
Author: Maria Sonnenberg
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Where Crist, DeSantis stand on six key issues for Florida

For the next two months, the candidates will make their case to voters and talk about how they plan to tackle some of the biggest issues facing the state.

On his campaign website , DeSantis asks voters to fill out a survey that asks "What issues matter to you going into 2022?

Publisher: Tampa Bay Times
Date: 2022-08-28 08:30:00
Twitter: @TB_Times
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Knights, Melville tabbed as AAC volleyball favorites | Sanford Herald
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Publisher: Sanford Herald
Date: 2022-08-27T12:04:07-05:00
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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...