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🏫 Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schools
Read full article: 🏫 Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schoolsHollywood has long had a vision of what a great American town looks like. From “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “Pleasantville,” the cities emblazoned in our minds as nurturing spots to settle down and raise families all have a triad of things in common: single-family homes, low crime, and great schools.
Is this spot in Florida where the ‘First White Man’ died in America?
Read full article: Is this spot in Florida where the ‘First White Man’ died in America?Ponce de Leon Park acts as a tribute to the historical explorer. But while there's no fabled Fountain of Youth, the park does make a strange claim.
A radioactive ‘Fountain of Youth’ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?
Read full article: A radioactive ‘Fountain of Youth’ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?If you head downtown, there’s a good chance you’d miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth."
How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise you
Read full article: How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise youDespite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise you
Read full article: How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise youDespite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
‘Heartbroken:’ Missing 4-year-old found dead in canal behind family’s Florida vacation home
Read full article: ‘Heartbroken:’ Missing 4-year-old found dead in canal behind family’s Florida vacation homeA 4-year-old girl was found dead in a Florida canal behind the VRBO home her family was staying in, officials say.
Florida man dies of rare amoeba infection from tap water, CDC says
Read full article: Florida man dies of rare amoeba infection from tap water, CDC saysA Florida man died last month from an infection with a rare amoeba after rinsing his sinuses with tap water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Post-storm housing initiatives, more announced at DeSantis event in Fort Myers Beach
Read full article: Post-storm housing initiatives, more announced at DeSantis event in Fort Myers BeachGov. Ron DeSantis announced new developments in disaster-recovery efforts still underway nearly a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida.
Florida puts $5M toward helping residents of 6 counties pay home insurance deductibles after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Florida puts $5M toward helping residents of 6 counties pay home insurance deductibles after Hurricane IanFlorida will disburse $5 million to help some South Floridians pay their home insurance deductibles after Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis wants fishery disaster declaration from Feds after Hurricane Ian damages over 5K vessels in South Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis wants fishery disaster declaration from Feds after Hurricane Ian damages over 5K vessels in South FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday held a news conference at Burnt Store Marina, a yachting resort in Punta Gorda.
Gov. DeSantis awards $2M from Florida Disaster Fund to first responder groups
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis awards $2M from Florida Disaster Fund to first responder groupsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced the disbursement of $2 million from the growing Florida Disaster Fund to several groups representing law enforcement and first responders.
Insurance companies, FEMA helping hurricane victims in Port Charlotte
Read full article: Insurance companies, FEMA helping hurricane victims in Port CharlotteInsurance agents from State Farm to Citizens Insurance are operating makeshift tent offices in a mall parking lot in Port Charlotte, Florida to help people get funds, food and supplies.
Insurance companies, FEMA helping hurricane victims in Port Charlotte
Read full article: Insurance companies, FEMA helping hurricane victims in Port CharlotteInsurance agents from State Farm to Citizens Insurance are operating makeshift tent offices in a mall parking lot in Port Charlotte to help people get funds, food and supplies.
3-bed, 3-bath, one huge gator: Video shows 12-foot reptile in Florida home
Read full article: 3-bed, 3-bath, one huge gator: Video shows 12-foot reptile in Florida homeA roughly 12-foot reptile was found laying on the ground of a Charlotte County home early in the morning on March 14 in the Babcock Ranch community.
Gov. DeSantis announces $1.1M raised for tornado victims in Lee, Charlotte counties
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $1.1M raised for tornado victims in Lee, Charlotte countiesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on claims he made last month the Biden administration withheld funding for tornado victims in Lee and Charlotte counties because of “politics” and announced $1.1 million was raised for repairs, temporary housing and other forms of relief.
State launches donation portal supporting those impacted in southwest Florida tornadoes
Read full article: State launches donation portal supporting those impacted in southwest Florida tornadoesA new donation portal opened for those impacted by tornadoes that touched down in southwest Florida last month.
Drunk Florida driver crashes into ‘drive sober or get pulled over’ sign, deputies say
Read full article: Drunk Florida driver crashes into ‘drive sober or get pulled over’ sign, deputies sayCHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man who was driving with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit didn’t realize he crashed into a “drive sober or get pulled over” sign that was set up near the road, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Bounty Cheramy was driving on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte around 12:30 a.m. Aug. 30 when he struck the sign board trailer with his blue Mazda. When questioned, Cheramy said he was talking on the phone with a friend when he hit something but he didn’t know what he hit or how, records show. Cheramy admitted that he had some kind of alcoholic drink that his friend made him as the two were studying, according to the affidavit. After a failed field sobriety test, a breath test was conducted that showed Cheramy’s blood alcohol level was at .166 and .161, records show.
10-foot alligator attacks Florida teen walking near pond
Read full article: 10-foot alligator attacks Florida teen walking near pondCHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida teen is recovering after officials said he was attacked by a 10-foot alligator. [RELATED: Florida woman discovers alligators fighting at her home]The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the alligator bit the 14-year-old while he was walking near a pond. The alligator will be trapped and relocated to a nearby alligator farm. Wildlife officials reminded Floridians that as temperatures go up, alligators become more visible. And keep pets on a leash and away from the water,” officials said.