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Florida officers remove 10-foot alligator that broke through backyard screen, entering resident's pool

A Florida neighborhood was visited by an uninvited guest that decided to take a dip in a resident’s pool. Officers arrived on the scene after learning that the trespasser was a large alligator. The New Smyrna Beach (NSB) police shared news of the reptile encounter on the department’s Facebook page. FLORIDA GOLFER PHOTOGRAPHS ALLIGATOR WITH GIANT TURTLE LOCKED IN ITS …

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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of DeSantis immigration law

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily halted enforcement of a Florida law that makes it a crime to transport illegal immigrants into the state. The law, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in 2023, in part amends human smuggling statutes to make it a felony to bring individuals without lawful immigration status into Florida. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman issued a …

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Florida deputy smashes window to rescue 1-year-old locked in hot car

Bodycam footage captured the moment a Florida deputy smashed a car window to rescue a 1-year-old who was accidentally locked inside a car without its engine running. The incident happened around 5 p.m. outside a Palm Coast Walmart on May 20, Flager County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) said. When deputies arrived on scene, a man and woman were standing outside a …

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Trump highlights Biden admin authorizing ‘deadly use of force’ in Mar-a-Lago raid

The Biden administration authorized the use of deadly force during the FBI’s raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in August 2022 as part of its investigation into classified records, court documents revealed. The jarring language accompanying the unprecedented raid drew harsh responses from the Trump campaign, but Fox News learned that the same language also accompanied a …

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Florida man steals vehicle, calls owner before getting busted, police say

A man has been arrested in Florida after allegedly stealing a woman’s vehicle and then calling her to report the theft, police say. Jail records show Marquis Nance, 32, of Ocala, is now facing multiple charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, following his recent arrest. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office in central Florida says a woman called authorities …

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Body of Florida swimmer, 23, recovered off coast after disappearing underwater

The body of a 23-year-old swimmer has been recovered in Florida after he disappeared underwater while struggling off the coast on Sunday evening, authorities said. The missing swimmer, identified as Jose Daniel Venta Ciro, was found dead near 9150 Blind Pass Road on Siesta Key after a passing boater notified searchers, who were conducting recovery efforts about a quarter mile …

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15-year-old Florida girl’s wakeboarding death opens lid on state’s lax lagoon laws

The death of 15-year-old ballerina Ella Riley Adler, who was struck and killed by an oncoming vessel after she lost hold of a tow-rope while wakeboarding in Florida last week, has brought the disparity in punishments between hit-and-run incidents on the road and at sea to light. Last week, Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, owner of the 42-foot Boston Whaler, hit …

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Auburn coach offers dire update on running back's condition following shooting, asks for prayers

Auburn Tigers football coach Hugh Freeze asked social media for prayers for running back Brian Battie, who was shot and wounded in a deadly incident in Florida over the weekend. The shooting in Sarasota left his brother, Tony Battie IV, dead and several others wounded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tigers running back Brian Battie gets past …

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Alligator roams around Florida Air Force base, sparking amusement

A large alligator was released into the wild after he showed up unexpectedly at a U.S. Air Force base earlier this month. MacDill Air Force Base, located in Tampa, announced the release on Facebook on May 16. The gator was transferred from the base to Gatorama, an alligator sanctuary, in Palmdale. “Our 12 ft 3 in scaly friend was safely …

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Emmitt Smith rips Florida, his alma mater, again for eliminating DEI roles: ‘It’s not even common sense’

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith made waves with his scathing remarks to his alma mater, the University of Florida, after they eliminated all DEI — diversity, equity, and inclusion — roles at the school based off a controversial state law passed in 2023. Smith doubled down on the statement he made via social media during an …

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