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Florida Woman Found Guilty Of Murder In Deputy’s Death, Despite Not Firing Fatal Shot
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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September 13, 2025
A Polk County jury convicted Cheryl Lynn Williams on multiple felony counts, including second-degree murder, for her role in the 2022 death of Deputy Blane Lane during a botched arrest. A Florida woman is likely to spend decades behind bars after...
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Death Warrant For Samuel Smithers In 1996 Double Murder
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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September 13, 2025
DeSantis Authorizes Execution for Vicious 1996 Slayings In a move that could mark Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Samuel Smithers, 72. Smithers, who was convicted of murdering two women in 1996...
Florida woman fights off 5-foot alligator with bare hands to save 4-month-old puppy
New York Post
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September 13, 2025
A Florida woman saved her puppy from the jaws of a 5-foot alligator by pounding the beast in the eye until it let go. Danie Wright was walking 4-month-old Dax behind her home in Land O’ Lakes, about 20 miles north of Tampa, last week when the...
Florida's Answer To Bora Bora Is A Diver's Dream With More Than 350 Miles Of Pristine Coral Reefs
The Travel
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September 13, 2025
It will come as no surprise that the stunning French Polynesian island group of Bora Bora, with its beautiful beaches, is a paradise for snorkeling and diving, with warm, clear waters, an abundance of marine wildlife to spot, and, of course,...
Florida woman punches 5-foot alligator to save her puppy
CBS 12 - Florida
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LAND O' LAKES, Fla. (CBS12) — A Land O’ Lakes woman fought off an alligator with her fists after the reptile clamped down on her puppy. Dax, a 4-month-old puppy, had wandered near a mossy pond behind his home last week when trouble surfaced. "I...
Florida Panthers team preview: Can they become a dynasty?
Sportsnet
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September 13, 2025
After three straight Stanley Cup Final appearances and two consecutive championships, the Florida Panthers return without any major changes, and a core of players that are all locked in to multi-year contracts. As the salary cap rises in the next...
Florida beaches on alert as NWS warns of deadly rip currents: Here's how to spot one and stay safe
Hindustan Times
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September 13, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued rip current alerts for several parts of Florida’s east coast, warning over one million residents and visitors to stay out of the water. The alerts go from Florida’s Duval County south through Brevard...
Some St. Johns County beaches vehicular access gates temporarily closed due to high tide
News4Jax - Florida
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September 13, 2025
St. Johns County Beach Services (WJXT, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – All St. Johns County beaches vehicular access gates are temporarily closed due to high tide. A street - 4WD Only Ocean Trace-...
Randy Fine reflects on first months in Congress, fights for Florida constituents
News4Jax - Florida
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September 13, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Randy Fine joined the 119th Congress in April and has quickly established himself as a fighter for his constituents. This Week in JacksonvilleMore Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter “I think my colleagues are learning...
Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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DeSantis signed the death warrant Friday night, just a few days before the scheduled execution Wednesday of David Joseph Pittman. Another convicted killer, Victor Tony Jones, is set to die on Sept. 30. In the Smithers case, court records show he...
Flood threats impact parts of the West, hot and stormy weather continues in Florida
My Clallam County - Washington State
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September 13, 2025
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Monsoonal flow will likely cause heavy rain and scattered storms over the Plains this weekend, while hot and stormy weather is expected to continue in southern Florida. The monsoonal flow continues to draw ample moisture from...
Exclusive Video — Country Star Lee Brice Dedicates New Song ‘When the Kingdom Comes’ to Charlie Kirk:’I Don’t Want to See a Picture of This Country Without God in It’
Breitbart
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September 13, 2025
Just one day after the unfathomable assassination of conservative hero Charlie Kirk, country superstar Lee Brice (“I Drive Your Truck,” “Hard to Love,” “I Don’t Dance”) took to the stage in Clearwater, Florida. With nine #1 radio singles, seven...
Oasis’ Forbes, Mariner’s Cruz earn firsts at Fort Myers Invitational cross country meet
Cape Coral Breeze - Florida
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Saturday CROSS COUNTRY Fort Myers Invitational: Jazlyn Forbes of Oasis and Angel Cruz of Mariner were running and winning again after taking a week off. Tritons runners Cruz and Dylan Maicas-Buenrostro finished 1-2 in the boys race. Cruz finished...
Residents gather in Indian River County to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Vigils and gatherings to honor Kirk have been held in various locations, including Florida. Organizers described the gatherings as non-political events for the community to show support. Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and ally...
Franklin County Schools Consider ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection System
WebProNews
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September 13, 2025
In the quiet corridors of Franklin County’s public schools, a new layer of security is under serious consideration, one that harnesses artificial intelligence to spot potential threats before they escalate. School board members recently gathered...
WATCH: Connor McDavid walks out with country music superstar Morgan Wallen to conclude his "I'm The Problem Tour" in Edmonton
Sportskeeda
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September 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid joined country music star Morgan Wallen on stage in Edmonton to end Wallen’s "I’m The Problem Tour." The NHL player walked out with Wallen during the singer’s first of two shows at Commonwealth Stadium. On...
Where to watch Florida vs. LSU today: College football free stream
Syracuse.com - New York
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September 13, 2025
The LSU Tigers will host the Florida Gators Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Florida looks to bounce back from an upset loss against USF while LSU continues to make its case as the top team in the country. Florida vs. LSU will air on ABC, which you can...
Less rain this weekend across South Florida
WPBF - Florida
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September 13, 2025
Less rain this weekend across South Florida WEDNESDAY, SO IMPACT WEATHER WILL BE RETURNING. SO TODAY AND TOMORROW WE’LL SEE SOME CLOUD COVERAGE AND MOSTLY DRY, ESPECIALLY IN THE AFTERNOON. WE’LL SEE SOME DOWNPOURS TODAY AROUND 130 2:00 IN THE...
LSU vs. Florida channel today, time, TV schedule, streaming info
Shreveport Times - Louisiana
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LSU football returns to action today as the Tigers host the Florida Gators in a Week 3 game. The LSU vs. Florida game is the first SEC game on the schedule for both squads. LSU began the 2025 season with a statement win over Clemson that...
UPDATE: All lanes back open after crash on I-95 in St. Johns County
WJAX - Florida
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September 13, 2025
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: The crash scene is clear and traffic is back to normal. END UPDATE Original story: A crash on I-95 North in St. Johns County is causing delays Saturday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened...