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MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Aquarium, an old Florida-style tourist attraction that gained international attention as the filming location for the 1960s TV series “Flipper” and thrilled generations of tourists with shows featuring trained dolphins and killer whales, has closed. Sunday’s closure of the park, which opened in 1955, was celebrated by animal rights activists who have worked for decades to free the park’s marine mammals. The park, which overlooks Biscayne Bay across a causeway from downtown Miami, was beloved by those who grew up visiting the landmark, but was plagued by persistent animal welfare complaints. Last year, the aquarium’s…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A man has been charged with animal cruelty after police say he moved out of his Fort Myers home and left behind two dogs, one of which died in the July heat. Lee County deputies went to Jerry Speed III’s home on Seventh Street on July 11 after receiving reports of two dogs left outside in crates without food or water. According to the sheriff’s office, Speed had moved about two weeks ago. ‘Every family’s worst nightmare’: Odessa resident forced out of car at gunpoint in driveway Detectives said they found Speed’s two bulldogs, 1-year-old…
WEBB, Ala. (WDHN) — In a miracle, an Alabama family finally received the phone call that could save their daughter’s life. Eight-year-old Caitlin Mosley had been battling stage 4 kidney failure for the past nine months as her family desperately waited for a transplant. Tampa Bay family with BRCA 1 gene raises awareness of genetic testing The Mosleys, who were in Orlando for a wish trip to Walt Disney World, finally received a call at 5:05 p.m. Thursday that they had a potential donor, and another call at 3:30 a.m. Friday, confirming the kidney was a match. Mosley’s at Walt…
Roughly six weeks after filing to run for City Council, Mandarin candidate Brittany Cahill has gained a solid base of support both financially and among community leaders. Prior to the fundraiser, contributions to Mr. Cahill’s campaign and the political committee he chairs, which supports like-minded conservatives, totaled $72,950 as of the Sept. 30 reporting deadline. In the current and previous District 6 elections, records show no Mandarin candidate started the campaign with as much support as Mr. Cauhill, foreshadowing a robust 2027 election cycle that is still 17 months away. “My family and I feel blessed to have the support…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gas prices in Florida have fallen to their lowest daily average since May, AAA announced. Gasoline prices in Florida fell 12 cents last week, and the average price on Sunday was $2.92 per gallon. “Gasoline prices in Florida have fallen to the low end of the 30-cent range and have been fluctuating within that range for the past year,” said Mark Jenkins, a spokesman for AAA (Auto Club Group). “Global fuel prices are facing downward pressure with reports that global fuel supply is outpacing demand.” Florida gas prices drop on average in 5 months; lawmakers expelled…
Job fraud is now said to be the fastest growing type of fraud in the United States, as scammers take advantage of the pressures of a tough US job market. These scammers prey on vulnerable job seekers in states experiencing increased job insecurity. Florida is one of the states at risk. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports fraud for the first half of 2025, revealing the most commonly reported scams. Job fraud ranks as the fourth most common type of fraud in the United States. The second most common scam is online shopping. Other most common scams in the United…
Florida’s James Madison Institute (JMI) has been praised for focusing on specific state issues that other groups often overlook. The group just announced several key issues it wants the Florida Legislature to address during its next 2026 session. Education at the state and local level. By proactively circumventing zoning and land-use restrictions that prevent the spread of microschools, hybrid programs, and other innovative educational ventures, and by ensuring that these startup programs can lease unused public school classrooms during the school year (in much the same way that emerging churches lease unused classroom space on Sundays). Allows students receiving Florida…
Written by Lindsay Barr Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress for “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films, and “Father of the Bride,” has died. Her quirky, lively demeanor and depth made her one of the most singular actors of her generation. She was 79 years old. Keaton died in California with his loved ones by his side, his family told The Associated Press. People magazine first reported the death on Saturday, noting that her health had suddenly deteriorated. No other details were immediately available, and representatives did not respond to requests for comment. The unexpected news shocked the world. Francis Ford Coppola,…
SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Jonah Gajovic starting in the 2026-27 season. “Jonah has become an integral part of our locker room and has contributed greatly to our group on the ice,” Zito said. “He has a fearless attitude and a relentless competitive spirit, and we look forward to Jonah continuing to work with us in South Florida.” Gajovic, 26, has appeared in two games with Florida this season, recording one assist and tied for the most…
Written by Lindsay Barr Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress for “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films, and “Father of the Bride,” has died. Her quirky, lively demeanor and depth made her one of the most singular actors of her generation. She was 79 years old. People magazine reported on Saturday that she died in California with loved ones by her side, citing a family spokesperson. No other details were immediately available, and a representative for Keaton did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Associated Press. The unexpected news shocked the world. Bette Midler said in an Instagram post, “She was…