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Two hospitalized after watercraft collide off Lido Key
ABC 7 WWSB - Florida
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June 16, 2025
UPDATED June 16 at 11:15 a.m. with additional details. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two people were hospitalized Sunday night when their personal watercraft collided with another off Lido Key, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said....
9-year-old girl has ‘miracle’ surgery at Florida hospital after shark bite
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 16, 2025
TAMPA — A 9-year-old girl whose hand was nearly severed in a shark bite off Florida’s Gulf Coast is now able to move all her fingers, according to a social media post from her family. The girl, Leah Lendel, was snorkeling off the coast of Boca...
Separated from kids in Cuba and Haiti by Trump travel ban, Florida parents plead for help
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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As Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits come to terms with what a new U.S. travel ban means for their families’ hopes to reunite, many have flocked to social media in anguish — including children — seeking help. “President Trump, I ask you...
Edmonton Oilers starting goalie up for debate for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP When the Edmonton Oilers face...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Makes Five Appointments and Signs 12 Bills
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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Many Bills Taking Effect in July Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy this week working for the benefit of the state. He has made five official appointments and signed twelve bills this week. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Florida Governor Ron...
Florida Jailhouse Altercation Sparks War Between Sheriff and State Attorney
Law Enforcement Today
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - On Friday, June 6th, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony spoke at a news conference where he blasted the State Attorney's Office for charging three corrections deputies who are accused of battering a female they booked into jail in...
Gov. candidate David Jolly focused on Florida's 'affordability crisis'
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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Former Republican Congressman David Jolly is campaigning in areas of Florida that are traditionally ignored by Democrats as he tries to build a new winning coalition for the party Jolly announced his campaign on June 5 and so far is the only...
Vote: Do you think Florida should have a black bear hunt in December?
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Florida black bear sightings can be reported online to FWC. The last regulated Florida black bear hunt was in 2015. A Florida man was mauled by a 263-pound black bear in May 2025. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-1 on...
Florida man in ICU after semi-trucks collide near Monroe County
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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A GoFundMe has been set up to help a Florida couple pay for medical bills and replace their belongings after two semi-trucks collided in front of their RV home on the freeway near Monroe County on Friday night. MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man...
DeSantis touts Hope Florida training: local sheriffs report otherwise
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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The DeSantises announced Hope Florida had trained liaisons in all 67 sheriff's offices. Martin County Sheriff's Office does not participate, and other agencies have little formal training. Hope Florida is a government-backed nonprofit spearheaded...
Taylor Swift opens up about Travis Kelce during Florida hospital visit
MARCA
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June 16, 2025
Taylor Swift made a surprise afternoon visit to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, this past Friday, bringing an outpouring of emotion, smiles, and inspiration to young patients and their families. The 35-year-old global icon,...
Gisele Bündchen embraces paddleboarding and wellness in Florida
MARCA
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June 16, 2025
Gisele Bündchen, the globally recognized Brazilian model and mother of three, was recently seen enjoying some leisure time in Florida. On Saturday, June 14, she and a few friends took to the placid waters off Surfside for a serene paddleboarding...
Taylor Swift gives subtle nod to Travis Kelce during hospital visit
The News International
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Taylor Swift shows love to Travis Kelce even during her solo outing Travis Kelce has enchanted Taylor Swift and she couldn’t help but gush about him during her recent outing. The 35-year-old pop superstar recently visited Joe DiMaggio Children’s...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.16.25
Florida Politics
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June 16, 2025
Good Monday morning. Today, we begin running our list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians until we reach the No. 1 spot on Friday. As it typically does, this list contains some familiar faces. But it also has surprises, like who landed at the...
Taylor Swift Surprises Excited Patients at a Florida Children's Hospital
Teen Vogue
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June 15, 2025
Taylor Swift surprised patients at a local children's hospital in Florida this week, bringing tears of joy and excitement. Swift has been spending a lot of time in the Sunshine State alongside her NFL boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as he trains in the...
Florida male points gun at 4 in Mexican eatery amid bill dispute — including worker's son, 16. Technology assists in arrest.
The Blaze
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June 15, 2025
Police in Ormond Beach, Florida, said a party of four had been dining at the Fresh Guacamole Tequila & Bar Mexican Grill on West Granada Boulevard on May 6 and were displeased with the bill, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported. Soon an...
Taylor Swift Surprises Patients at Florida Children's Hospital
E! News - California
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June 15, 2025
Taylor Swift is making wildest dreams come true. The “Fortnight” singer stopped by Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, June 12 to spend some time with the kids and staff—and she even surprised them with signed copies of her...
Florida’s third and fourth lines are grinding down Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Final
Associated Press
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June 15, 2025
Brad Marchand joked that when he was traded to the Florida Panthers from the Boston Bruins, he looked at the lineup and wondered if he would be playing on the fourth line again. “Back to my roots,” Marchand said. Sorry, Brad. There was no room...
Many Florida Kids Face Barriers to Dental Care. Will a Fluoride Ban Heighten Their Risk of Harm?
The Good Men Project - California
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June 16, 2025
By Stephanie Colombini/WUSF, Public Health Watch Mornings are always busy at Suncoast Community Health Center’s pediatric dental clinic in Brandon, a community near Tampa. Hallways buzz with sounds of drills and suction tubes as dentists assure...
JJ’s That’s Awesome: Taylor Swift Surprises Patients In The Hospital
KFDI FM - Kansas
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June 16, 2025
Today, the AWESOME is in Hollywood, Florida. Friday the 13th was a very lucky and unforgettable day for the kids at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Superstar Taylor Swift stopped by to visit the kids, their families, and staff. Her visit brought...