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Florida beach vacation hotspot closed after back-to-back shark attacks

Miles of sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise waters were closed down in Florida after two back-to-back shark attacks. According to a press conference by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the successive shark attacks were in “close proximity” to one another on Friday afternoon. “We experienced two separate incidents earlier this afternoon in relative proximity to one another, about four miles …

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Kindergartener misses graduation, gets mid-flight celebration instead as passengers cheer

A young boy got the celebration he deserved after missing his kindergarten graduation. Xavier Joel was scheduled to travel to Puerto Rico for a family wedding on May 15 —meaning he would have to miss his kindergarten graduation ceremony at school. Mom Janeiry Jay Rivas told Fox News Digital the two were traveling from Orlando, Florida, to the tropical island …

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Landmark bill targets hidden foreign funds in schools as officials warn of CCP influence

EXCLUSIVE: A new House bill introduced Friday seeks to mandate that parents be informed of any foreign-sourced or funded curricula as a stipulation of their child’s school receiving federal support. The subject has grown in significance in recent months as states like Oklahoma have sought to blunt the influence of programs purportedly connected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) such …

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Florida family stuns with statistical improbability as all four daughters are crowned valedictorian

The status of high school valedictorian is an honor that many parents may be thrilled to see their child achieve — but what if all of your kids are successful in clinching the title? A central Florida family may have made history after all four daughters were named valedictorian in their respective high school classes — a feat that’s reportedly …

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Fox News Poll: Trump holds 4-point edge in Florida rematch as majority says conviction won’t matter to vote

Former President Donald Trump won Florida in 2016 and 2020 and a new Fox News survey shows he is favored to win it again. Still, while it is not widely considered a battleground state this election cycle, the survey shows President Joe Biden within striking distance. In 2020, Trump won the Sunshine State by almost 3.5 points. Today, he holds …

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Biden's border crisis is 'wreaking havoc' on K-12 schools, says top GOP lawmaker

While crime and housing are often at the forefront of illegal immigration discussions, a top GOP lawmaker said this week that the toll it takes on public schools and students is wrongly being overlooked. In a lengthy interview with Fox News Digital, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., chairman of the House Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee, said the migrant …

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Florida man allegedly tells police he is 'Mr. Monopoly,' goes directly to jail

A Florida man who allegedly defaced a sound barrier wall in St. Petersburg was arrested after claiming his name was “Mr. Monopoly,” and that he was born on April 20, 1969, according to court documents. Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital show that Ryan Howard, 33 — not 55 — was arrested on Saturday and charged with resisting arrest …

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Florida Supreme Court backs Ron DeSantis on removal of Soros-backed prosecutor

The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to remove a Soros-backed prosecutor on Thursday. DeSantis had suspended State Attorney Monique Worrel in August 2023, accusing her of “dereliction of duty” when it comes to crime. Worrel sued for reinstatement, arguing her removal was an “arbitrary, unsubstantiated exercise of the suspension power.” Thursday’s 6-1 ruling …

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Number of new gun owners since 2020 election surged to equal population of Florida: report

The number of new gun owners in America exercising their Second Amendment rights has surged — equaling the population of Florida since 2020. According to a report by the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF), the number of people who became first-time gun owners since 2020 has reportedly grown to over 22.3 million people, or the population of Florida. In a …

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Illegal immigrant linked to third home burglary by DNA found on sunglasses, Florida authorities say

An illegal immigrant from Honduras has been linked to a third Florida home burglary after DNA was pulled from a pair of sunglasses, authorities said. Martin County sheriff’s detectives linked Oscar Amaya-Guevara, 41, to the burglary after the DNA was pulled from the shades, which tied him to the scene of an unsolved crime, authorities said. TEEN SUSPENDED FOR USING …

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