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News Summary In a shocking event, Florida recorded its first fatal black bear attack when 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog were killed. The attack
News Summary A tragic shooting at Florida State University resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with a 20-year-old suspect, Phoenix Ikner, charged with two
News Summary Kymberlee Schopper, a 52-year-old co-owner of Wicked Wonderland in Volusia County, was arrested for allegedly buying and selling human bones on Facebook. The
News Summary A 61-year-old woman named Cynthia Diekema was fatally attacked by an alligator on May 6, 2025, while canoeing on Lake Kissimmee. The incident
News Summary A tragic alligator attack on May 6 near Lake Kissimmee claimed the life of 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema while she was canoeing with her
News Summary An 89-year-old man and his dog were killed during a black bear attack in Collier County, prompting wildlife officials to implement safety measures.
News Summary In St. Petersburg, a home invasion resulted in the death of one suspect and a homeowner’s injuries. Police apprehended a second suspect, Ja’quavius
News Summary Linda Grizzle and her son James Shannon Farthing claimed a record $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in Kentucky, but their happiness swiftly turned to
News Summary Demetria Latimer has been extradited to Florida from Michigan, facing charges of scamming an Orange City resident out of $52,000 via a fraudulent
News Summary A shooting at Florida State University has resulted in two fatalities and six injuries. Suspect Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old student, has been arrested
