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Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North Dakota
Read full article: Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North DakotaThe federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the company’s oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Gov. DeSantis previews ‘prequel’ spiny lobster season, praises $5M in state budget for artificial reefs
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis previews ‘prequel’ spiny lobster season, praises $5M in state budget for artificial reefsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed money in the next state budget for artificial coral reefs at a news conference in Marathon.
Runners, spectators pack into downtown Orlando for Olympic Marathon Trials
Read full article: Runners, spectators pack into downtown Orlando for Olympic Marathon TrialsIt is going to be a busy and jam-packed weekend in downtown Orlando with the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials bringing tens of thousands of people to the area.
‘All I do is raids:’ Man accused of impersonating US Marshal in Marion County
Read full article: ‘All I do is raids:’ Man accused of impersonating US Marshal in Marion CountyA 52-year-old man faces multiple charges after he impersonated a U.S. Marshal, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of 'hostile' laws
Read full article: Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of 'hostile' lawsThe NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws championed by Gov_ Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”.
Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officials
Read full article: Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officialsMore than 500 Cuban immigrants have come ashore in the Florida Keys since the weekend, the latest in a large and increasing number who are fleeing the communist island.
Dane Eagle, who took over Florida’s beleaguered unemployment system, resigns
Read full article: Dane Eagle, who took over Florida’s beleaguered unemployment system, resignsThe secretary of Florida’s Dept. of Economic Opportunity is resigning at the end of the month.Dane Eagle sent a resignation letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Dec. 2.
$437M paid in homeowner assistance relief after Ian, Florida DEO secretary says
Read full article: $437M paid in homeowner assistance relief after Ian, Florida DEO secretary saysDane Eagle said roughly 25,000 Florida residents have received financial assistance from the Homeowner Assistance Fund so far.
Boat captain arrested months after woman killed, 2 children injured while parasailing in Florida
Read full article: Boat captain arrested months after woman killed, 2 children injured while parasailing in FloridaA boat captain has been arrested, several months after a woman was killed and her son and nephew were injured in a parasailing accident in the Florida Keys.
Woman killed, child injured when parasail strikes old Seven Mile Bridge in Florida
Read full article: Woman killed, child injured when parasail strikes old Seven Mile Bridge in FloridaAuthorities are investigating after a woman died when a parasail struck the old Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.
32 migrants found hiding in go-fast boat during Florida traffic stop, deputies say
Read full article: 32 migrants found hiding in go-fast boat during Florida traffic stop, deputies sayOfficials say more than 30 Cuban migrants were found hiding in a go-fast boat during a traffic stop in the Florida Keys.
Thousands of runners race in OUC half marathon
Read full article: Thousands of runners race in OUC half marathonORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands of runners are excited to be racing again during the first in-person marathon since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Two thousand runners participated in the OUC half marathon that raced its way through downtown Orlando Saturday morning. Thousands of runners race in OUC half marathonRunners wore masks before and after the race, but they didn’t have to wear face coverings while running. Betsy Hughes with Track Shack, which organized the race, said they also spaced out the groups and asked runners wait on orange dots for their turn. “I think they were able to still have the race which is awesome, and I think everybody is taking precautions,” Herndon said.
Pregnant woman pulls husband to safety as shark attacks him off Florida Keys
Read full article: Pregnant woman pulls husband to safety as shark attacks him off Florida KeysMARATHON, Fla. – When a shark attacked her husband during a snorkeling trip in the Florida Keys, his pregnant wife didn’t think twice, jumping out of a boat to pull him to safety, a sheriff’s deputy said. Eddy, of Atlanta, had just slid into the water from a private boat when a large shark, estimated at 10 feet, latched onto his shoulder. Dukes, without hesitation, dove into the water and pulled Eddy to the safety of the boat,” Deputy Christopher Aguanno wrote in his report. Several other snorkelers from other boats were already in the water when the attack happened, the deputy wrote. George Burgess, who retired as director of the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File, agreed that it was likely a bull shark that bit Eddy.