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Florida July 18, 2022

Florida woman attacked by alligators at country club identified

Neighbors of a woman who died after falling into an alligator-infested pond at a Florida country club has been identified by neighbors, a local television station reported.

Florida July 18, 2022

Parkland school shooting trial: Nikolas Cruz’s defense team delays its opening statements as testimony begins

The penalty trial for admitted Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people in Parkland in 2018, began on Monday with opening statements and testimony.

Florida July 18, 2022

Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz: Florida trial begins over whether gunman will face death penalty

The penalty trial for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people in Parkland in 2018, is set to begin on Monday with opening statements and testimony.

WILD NATURE July 18, 2022

Florida woman shocked to find iguana in her toilet: report

Michelle Reynolds of Hollywood, Florida, found a Mexican spiny tail iguana in her toilet on July 9. She had it taken away by Harold Rondon of Iguana Lifestyles, a wildlife removal service.

New York July 17, 2022

New York Hamptons ritzy rental homes invaded by woman on multiple occasions: report

A woman has been periodically attempting to enter ritzy rental homes in the New York Hamptons and has been caught at least seven times, according to the New York Post.

Florida July 17, 2022

Orlando amusement park suspends ride where customers shoot targets while perched with laser guns

ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, has suspended a theme park ride in which riders use toy laser guns to shoot targets in sniper-like fashion, following a spate of mass shootings.

Fox News Flash July 17, 2022

Brewer rips crime crisis after Florida barbershop owner was shot in the face: 'Need to get law and order back'

Two suspects were arrested after a Florida barbershop owner, one of Jack Brewer's friends, was shot in the face during an attempted armed robbery this past week

CRIME July 16, 2022

Florida mother who forced 3-year-old son to overdose on sedatives sentenced to 40 years in prison

The Florida mother convicted of killing her 3-year-old child by forcing him to overdose on prescription sedatives was sentenced to four decades in prison.

Police and Law Enforcement July 16, 2022

Elderly woman killed by alligators after falling into country club pond

An investigation is underway after an elderly woman was killed by alligators after falling into a pond on the Boca Royale Golf and Country Club near her home.

Restaurants July 15, 2022

Rare orange lobster saved by Florida Red Lobster restaurant: '1 in 30 million'

Staff at a Florida Red Lobster restaurant found a bright orange lobster in a recent shipment. They decided to save it — and brought it to Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Florida July 15, 2022

Florida gives teacher of the year award to seventh grade math teacher

Melissa Matz, a math teacher from northeast Florida, has received the Teacher of the Year award. Matz was competing against almost 185,000 public school teachers.