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Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier

September 10, 2023

Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier

A second large sinkhole has opened in Florida where construction is apparently taking place. It did not pose a threat to the county roadway or homes.

Florida rescue helicopter pilot describes hearing loud bangs before fatal crash into apartment: NTSB report

September 10, 2023

Florida rescue helicopter pilot describes hearing loud bangs before fatal crash into apartment: NTSB report

The pilot of a rescue helicopter said he heard two loud bangs before losing control and crashing through an apartment roof in Pompano Beach, Florida.

COVID booster warning from Florida surgeon general, who advises people not to get new vaccine

September 9, 2023

COVID booster warning from Florida surgeon general, who advises people not to get new vaccine

While speaking at a Thursday news conference for Governor Ron Desantis in Jacksonville, Florida, Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo advised people to not get the updated booster vaccine for COVID-19.

She hit a hole-in-one to win a Mercedes. Now she's suing the golf tournament's organizer.

September 9, 2023

She hit a hole-in-one to win a Mercedes. Now she's suing the golf tournament's organizer.

Linda Chen was denied the prize of a new Mercedes after she hit a hole-in-one at a charity golf tournament. Now she's suing the event organizers for her winnings.

CDC warns of 'increased' RSV activity in southeastern US

September 8, 2023

CDC warns of 'increased' RSV activity in southeastern US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an increase in RSV cases in the southeastern U.S. in recent weeks as the 2023-2024 RSV season approaches.

Surfside condo collapse investigators reveal pool deck construction 'deviated from design requirements'

September 8, 2023

Surfside condo collapse investigators reveal pool deck construction 'deviated from design requirements'

Federal investigators from the National Institute of Standards and Technology say the design of the pool deck at a collapsed condo building in Florida “deviated" from requirements.

Florida couple indicted for murder of young boy who died shortly after mother wanted to 'put him for adoption'

September 7, 2023

Florida couple indicted for murder of young boy who died shortly after mother wanted to 'put him for adoption'

A Florida mother and stepfather were both indicted under first degree murder charges for the death of a 6-year-old child who died in April.

Florida teen arrested for uncle's death after allegedly stabbing him with steak knife during argument: police

September 7, 2023

Florida teen arrested for uncle's death after allegedly stabbing him with steak knife during argument: police

A 17-year-old Florida boy is in custody after police said he fatally stabbed his uncle following a domestic argument over Labor Day weekend.

Search suspended for missing Carnival cruise passenger off Florida coast

September 7, 2023

Search suspended for missing Carnival cruise passenger off Florida coast

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing Carnival Cruise passenger who officials say wasn't detected to have gone overboard.

San Francisco law firm opens fellowship to all students after lawsuit alleging discrimination

September 7, 2023

San Francisco law firm opens fellowship to all students after lawsuit alleging discrimination

Morrison & Foerster LLP opened its fellowship to all students after a lawsuit alleging discrimination due to criteria that limited applicants to certain race and sexual orientations.