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Floridians, watch out for caterpillars covered in venom
Floridians, watch out for caterpillars covered in venom
But a warning: all that fur is covered in venom.
But a warning: all that fur is covered in venom.
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Child, 4, wanders from home while family sleeps
Child, 4, wanders from home while family sleeps
A crying 4-year-old boy was found standing next to Canaveral Groves Boulevard at 1:05...
A crying 4-year-old boy was found standing next to Canaveral Groves Boulevard at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office reported.
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- 1 day, 22 hours ago
Gator kills dog during game of fetch
Gator kills dog during game of fetch
A pit bull puppy was killed by and alligator Monday after a game of fetch in an Orlando...
A pit bull puppy was killed by and alligator Monday after a game of fetch in an Orlando lake.
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- 1 day, 23 hours ago
Bizarre twist: Truck accidentally runs over murderer
Bizarre twist: Truck accidentally runs over murderer
A community is mourning tonight after the worst shooting Brooksville has seen in recent...
A community is mourning tonight after the worst shooting Brooksville has seen in recent memory.
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Manatees may soon lose endangered species status
Manatees may soon lose endangered species status
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering changing the manatee's status from...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering changing the manatee's status from endangered to threatened.
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Adopted: Local woman reunites with mom through Facebook
Adopted: Local woman reunites with mom through Facebook
It began with a letter that was handwritten by a 14-year-old new mother to her baby as...
It began with a letter that was handwritten by a 14-year-old new mother to her baby as she was put up for adoption.
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Photos: Cristobal brings in the waves
Photos: Cristobal brings in the waves
LONG BEACH, NY - AUGUST 28: A surfer enoys four to six foot swells off the Atlantic...
LONG BEACH, NY - AUGUST 28: A surfer enoys four to six foot swells off the Atlantic Ocean on August 28, 2014 in Long Beach, New York. Hurricane Cristobal is churning up larger than normal waves along the eastern coast of the United States. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Photos: August 2014 Mugshots
Photos: August 2014 Mugshots
David Joseph AHR, 34 - Charged with disturbing the peace and resisting officer August 26.
David Joseph AHR, 34 - Charged with disturbing the peace and resisting officer August 26.
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Is Duval County experiencing a housing boom?
Is Duval County experiencing a housing boom?
Jacksonville's housing market could be in the midst of a boom.
Jacksonville's housing market could be in the midst of a boom.
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Citizens Property Insurance proposes decrease in rates
Citizens Property Insurance proposes decrease in rates
Thousands of policyholders in the Jacksonville area will see rate decreases through this...
Thousands of policyholders in the Jacksonville area will see rate decreases through this proposed plan
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Fla. high court asked to rule on gay marriage
Fla. high court asked to rule on gay marriage
Voters approved the ban in 2008. But judges in four Florida counties -- Palm Beach,...
Voters approved the ban in 2008. But judges in four Florida counties -- Palm Beach, Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward -- have overturned the ban. Last week a federal judge also overturned the ban.
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Child locked in car, 911 dispatcher doesn't help
Child locked in car, 911 dispatcher doesn't help
Dees dialed 911 and says the dispatcher told her they couldn't gain access to the vehicle...
Dees dialed 911 and says the dispatcher told her they couldn't gain access to the vehicle unless the child was in distress
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Florida Primary: Complete election results
Florida Primary: Complete election results
Charlie Crist and George Sheldon won big in the Florida primary
Charlie Crist and George Sheldon won big in the Florida primary
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Sheldon wins primary for Florida Attorney General
Sheldon wins primary for Florida Attorney General
George Sheldon, a one-time top official in the Obama administration
George Sheldon, a one-time top official in the Obama administration
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Crist wins democratic primary for governor, will face Scott
Crist wins democratic primary for governor, will face Scott
Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist won the Democratic primary to challenge Republican...
Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist won the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday
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Air Force aiding Florida police in sex stings
Air Force aiding Florida police in sex stings
Not only have Central Florida law enforcement officers violated federal rules in...
Not only have Central Florida law enforcement officers violated federal rules in conducting "To Catch a Predator"-inspired sex stings
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Florida Primary: Northeast Florida voter's guide
Florida Primary: Northeast Florida voter's guide
Voter's guide to the Primary Elections
Voter's guide to the Primary Elections
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Paddle boarder meets curious manta ray
Paddle boarder meets curious manta ray
A manta ray came to get a closer look at Kevin Leary's paddle board in the waters off...
A manta ray came to get a closer look at Kevin Leary's paddle board in the waters off Amelia Island Friday, Leary said.
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Murder charge for father who left baby in car
Murder charge for father who left baby in car
When Lillie's 9-month-old infant, Anna Marie, died from heat stroke in June, the incident...
When Lillie's 9-month-old infant, Anna Marie, died from heat stroke in June, the incident made national news.
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NAS Jax sailor alleges she was raped by fellow sailor
NAS Jax sailor alleges she was raped by fellow sailor
The Navy has a program called Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. It includes...
The Navy has a program called Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. It includes required training for sailors teaching them about awareness, intervention and support available for victims.
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Remembering the life of Jeffrey Morrill
Remembering the life of Jeffrey Morrill
Even in death, Morrill is helping others by donating his organs to save and improve their...
Even in death, Morrill is helping others by donating his organs to save and improve their lives.
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Student charged after bringing gun to school
Student charged after bringing gun to school
The student was charged with possession of a gun on school property, a felony.
The student was charged with possession of a gun on school property, a felony.
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- 1 week, 5 days ago
Jacksonville woman arrested for murder
Jacksonville woman arrested for murder
A 21-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder
A 21-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder
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- 1 week, 5 days ago
Update: Boy shot by grandmother improving
Update: Boy shot by grandmother improving
People who know the boy's grandmother, Linda Maddox, 63, say she would never...
People who know the boy's grandmother, Linda Maddox, 63, say she would never intentionally hurt her grandson
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- 1 week, 6 days ago
378 people 'pay it forward' at a Florida Starbucks
378 people 'pay it forward' at a Florida Starbucks
A woman started an act of kindness chain that lasted for hours
A woman started an act of kindness chain that lasted for hours
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Man convicted of child molestation claims "sexsomnia"
Man convicted of child molestation claims "sexsomnia"
A Flagler County man convicted of molesting a child claims he suffered from "sexsomnia"...
A Flagler County man convicted of molesting a child claims he suffered from "sexsomnia" and committed the acts while asleep.
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French shipwreck is still a mystery
French shipwreck is still a mystery
A local team of archaeologists set out this summer to find the oldest French shipwreck in...
A local team of archaeologists set out this summer to find the oldest French shipwreck in the new world.
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Friends and neighbors rally behind the grieving Sotloff family following Steven Sotloff's beheading by Islamic State militants. Linda So reports.
U.S. President Barack Obama condemns the beheading of journalist Steven Sotloff and says the barbaric act only stiffens U.S. resolve to fight against Islamic State. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Pop star Justin Bieber is arrested and charged with assault and dangerous driving over the weekend after two drivers get into an 'altercation' near the small Canadian town where he grew up, say local police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Pop star Justin Bieber is charged with assault and dangerous driving near the small Canadian town where he grew up. John Russell reports.
Pilots diverted a flight to Jacksonville because they say a woman became "unruly". Flight attendants say she was resting her head on a tray table when the person in front of her reclined their seat and hit her in the head.
Pilots diverted a flight to Jacksonville because they say a woman became "unruly". Flight attendants say she was resting her head on a tray table when the person in front of her reclined their seat and hit her in the head.
Moriah Barnhart moved from Florida to Colorado so her brain cancer-stricken daughter could receive medical marijuana. They've now moved back, but they won't have to give up the drug, even though it's not legal for others.
Moriah Barnhart moved from Florida to Colorado so her brain cancer-stricken daughter could receive medical marijuana. They've now moved back, but they won't have to give up the drug, even though it's not legal for others.
Brooksville, Florida police are thankful after a strange twist of fate landed a murder suspect behind bars.
Brooksville, Florida police are thankful after a strange twist of fate landed a murder suspect behind bars.
Since Trayvon Martin's death, the state of Florida has moved to strengthen 'Stand-Your-Ground' laws in favor of gun owners. Duration: 02:10
1 crime. 2 counties. A couple of women are wanted for stealing lobster tails from a grocery store, while another woman was recently arrested for the same crime and it all happened in the great state of Florida. Mara Montalbano (@maramontalbano) has t
A 911 dispatcher said they couldn't send help for a mother whose 10-month-old was locked in the car.
Jeb Bush, the former Governor of Florida, has not announced whether he will run for president in 2016, but he looks like a presidential candidate as he meets with voters around the country discussing issues such as immigration reform. Duration: 01:54
Michael Brown, the black teen whose shooting by a white officer ignited protests and a national debate on race, was eulogized at a cathartic funeral service Monday as a victim of abusive policing whose untimely death demands justice. Duration: 00:51
Congregants on Monday attending the funeral of Michael Brown, the unarmed black man controversially shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, call for peace and a deeper conversation about racial tensions. Duration: 00:54
Burger King is looking to beef up its breakfast menu just as tons of new competitors are eager to enter the space. But, instead of just tacking new items onto its menu, like other fast food competitors, the Florida-based company is aiming to add on T
The mother of Trayvon Martin told a rally in Ferguson, Missouri on Sunday that 'Michael Brown had a right to live.' Brown, a black teenager, was shot and killed by a white police officer three weeks ago. His funeral was scheduled for Monday. Rough Cu
The fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by a white police officer has sparked a bout of violent protests in a small Missouri town and raised concerns over the racial tensions in US. Duration: 02:43
The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Miley Cyrus is banned from performing in the Dominican Republic, Brad Paisley reveals his latest song, and Los Tigres del Norte get a Walk of Fame honor. Bob Mezan reports.
A man was trapped in a Florida thunderstorm when his electric wheelchair broke. An officer pushed him to his house and stayed until family arrived.
More than 300 customers bought the drink ordered by the person behind them in line at a Starbucks in St. Petersburg, Florida.
A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was mistakenly shot by his grandmother. She says she mistook him for an intruder.
A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was mistakenly shot by his grandmother. She says she mistook him for an intruder.
Orlando's East End Market offers a unique grocery, dining and cooking experience, without all the tourists.
Orlando's East End Market offers a unique grocery, dining and cooking experience, without all the tourists. See what's in store with local foodie Sarah Sekula.
SeaWorld announces plans to nearly double the size of its killer whale tanks amid criticism over its treatment of the animals. Linda So reports.
It's a whale of a tale...about a shark. Legend has it Old Hitler is a giant hammerhead shark that's said to be over 20-feet long and around 2,000 pounds. Old Hitler stalked the Tampa Bay area in the mid-1970s and, some say, still does.
Verizon offers a safe harbor and an attractive dividend in a highly valued market beset with geopolitical problems, said Peter Tuz, portfolio manager for the Chase Growth Fund. Tuz is also bullish on Fiserv's stock, saying the electronic payments pro
It's a whale of a tale...about a shark. Legend has it Old Hitler is a giant hammerhead shark that's said to be over 20-feet long and around 2,000 pounds. Old Hitler stalked the Tampa Bay area in the mid-1970s and, some say, still does.
The addition of 1,900 homes to its portfolio and success on the leasing front is driving the revenue surge at Starwood Waypoint, said the company's Co-CEO Gary Beasley. Beasley added that the company is looking to acquire more single family homes, es
Justin Bieber has reportedly struck a plead deal in his Miami Beach DUI case in which he will agree to anger management but dodge a drunk driving bullet.
The singer avoids DUI charges after reaching a plea deal in Miami, Florida. Alicia Powell reports.
Justin Bieber strikes another plea deal in his Miami DUI case that lands him in anger management courses and he has to pay a fee.
Shares of SeaWorld Entertainment moved lower on Wednesday after its quarterly results missed forecasts. The Florida based theme park operator delivered a profit of 43 cents a share, that's better than last year's loss, but more than a dime below esti
A massive algae bloom in the Gulf Coast is threatening Florida's western shores as it grows to 90 miles in length.
Port St. Lucie police officers captured a 12-foot, 120-pound Burmese python that was making itself a little too comfortable in a Florida neighborhood. According to police, the python killed at least one cat and may or may not be responsible for the d
Protesters take to the streets of Ferguson near St Louis after police shot an unarmed black teenager in Missouri which triggered a night of rioting and inflamed racial tension. Duration: 00:51
The shooting of an unarmed teen on Saturday has sparked riots, a vigil, and now, an FBI investigation to be performed alongside the local inquiry.
The newspaper delivery man's wife said he managed to drive himself home after being shot in the face, arm and back. She said her husband collected his reciepts and money before asking her to call 911.
Jason DeBoer caught two large sharks swimming very close to a Florida shore. He shared his footage with FloridaToday.com.
Jason DeBoer caught two large sharks swimming very close to a Florida shore. He shared his footage with FloridaToday.com.
Ralph Sammis is known as "Shark Bite" to his friends and after hearing his tale, you can understand why. Sammis was bit on the leg by a shark, his wound was so deep it required 70 stitches.
Ralph Sammis is known as "Shark Bite" to his friends and after hearing his tale, you can understand why. Sammis was bit on the leg by a shark, his wound was so deep it required 70 stitches.
A woman visiting Florida from Ohio got a little more than she bargained for while on a canoe trip. The 20-year-old was bitten on the thigh and calf, and was hospitalized, after a 6-foot alligator jumped into her canoe.
A woman visiting Florida from Ohio got a little more than she bargained for while on a canoe trip. The 20-year-old was bitten on the thigh and calf, and was hospitalized, after a 6-foot alligator jumped into her canoe.
Getting ready for a trip and not sure where to go? Conde Nast readers voted on what cities are the friendliest and unfriendliest in the U.S. Jessica Abo has more.
A Florida grandmother is charged with murdering her 6-year-old grandson while his older brother cried in the next room.
A Florida grandmother is charged with murdering her 6-year-old grandson while his big brother cried in the next room.
Sheriff Grady Judd says that when he arrests someone as a "sexual pervert" he will continue to refer to them as such, even if those people are cleared of all crimes, according to a WTSP investigation.
Sheriff Grady Judd says that when he arrests someone as a "sexual pervert" he will continue to refer to them as such, even if those people are cleared of all crimes, according to a WTSP investigation.
Conde Nast Traveler just released its list of the friendliest and least friendly cities in the country. The rankings are based on input from readers.
Days before his ninth birthday, Christian Sanhueza was bit by a shark while swimming off the coast of Florida.
Days before his ninth birthday, Christian Sanhueza was bit by a shark while swimming off the coast of Florida.
State of Fla. plans to auction off over $1 million in unclaimed property
SpaceX chooses one of the poorest cities in the U.S. for its first launch site —the first of its kind.
Try not to squeal when you watch these adorable baby sea turtles hatch and make their way to the ocean.
Try not to squeal when you watch these adorable baby sea turtles hatch and make their way to the ocean.
Four people were hurt when their plane hit some turbulence Monday. The plane made an emergency landing at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. An airline representative said a flight attendant flew up in the air and hit a passenger.
Four people were hurt when their plane hit some turbulence Monday. The plane made an emergency landing at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. An airline representative said a flight attendant flew up in the air and hit a passenger.
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