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Florida World War II Veteran Turns 100 on Independence Day

A Florida World War II veteran is making headlines after celebrating a memorable birthday on Independence Day. Fred A. Long Jr., a “highly decorated” U.S. Navy veteran who enlisted in 1943, was represented by the Jacksonville-area VFW chapter. 100th birthday 11Alive reported Thursday. During his 30-year military career, Long received numerous awards, including the World […]

Rush’s praise realized: DeSantis makes Florida a model state

On February 2, 2021, during his final broadcast, Rush Limbaugh praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), saying, “Have I told you recently how much I admire Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida? This guy has what they call a spine of steel.” Limbaugh humorously added that DeSantis is “the closest thing I have to an EIB […]

Ohio tourist bitten by shark playing football at Florida beach

Authorities said an Ohio tourist was stung while playing football in knee-deep water on a Florida beach on the Fourth of July. Authorities said the 21-year-old Ohio man was playing football in knee-deep water. New Smyrna Beach when the shark bit him on the right leg. Police say the attack happened on Thursday, July 4th […]

Ohio man playing football in knee-deep water bitten by shark at Florida beach

Authorities said an Ohio tourist was stung while playing football in knee-deep water on a Florida beach on the Fourth of July. Authorities say a 21-year-old man from Ohio was playing football in knee-high water in New Smyrna Beach when he was bitten on the right leg by a shark. Police say the attack happened […]

Florida grandmother arrested after leaving toddler in hot car at Publix

A Florida woman was arrested after she left her young grandson alone in a hot car while she went grocery shopping at Publix. Elena Grady, 63, was jailed at the Volusia County Branch on a charge of child abuse resulting in bodily injury after her 2-year-old grandson was found left unattended in a hot car […]

Florida thieves steal Stanley cups, high-end foods, police say

A Florida woman stole 24 Stanley tumbler cups from a hardware store and also stole champagne, lobster and crab meat from other locations, authorities said Monday. According to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, two Winn-Dixie stores and two Ace Hardware stores in Nassau County, near Jacksonville in north Florida, were burglarized Saturday. “This incident demonstrates […]