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DAVIE, Fla. (WFLA) — Nearly 40 years after a woman was murdered and abandoned in a Florida canal, police have identified her killer. The deceased was a man with an extensive criminal history. Marilyn Decker was 28 years old when Davie police found her floating in the canal off Flamingo Road in October 1987. Detectives said it was clear Decker was murdered. She had multiple stab wounds, and the coroner later confirmed her cause of death was asphyxia. Meet the otter conducting Japan’s first search and rescue operation Marilyn Decker (Credit: Davie Police Department) Police collected several items from Decker,…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Millions of Floridians who rely on federal food assistance could be left hanging as early as this weekend as the government shutdown continues into its 30th day. Americans may have been saved in October, but next month’s supplemental nutrition assistance funding may be at risk. With the deadline looming, Democrats in Florida’s House and Senate met this week to send a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis requesting that he declare a state of emergency to tap into the state’s rainy day fund and provide food assistance to Floridians.”A child can’t put aside that responsibility and eat…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – An American alligator found with a fishing spear stuck in his head and a bullet wound to his skull is recovering at a Florida zoo after a “stunning and traumatic ordeal.” Britney the American alligator was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission earlier this month. The 8-foot-long alligator was found injured in the Florida Keys. Dr. Gwen Myers, Zoo Miami’s chief veterinarian, said her team successfully removed the spear and has provided intensive medical care since its rescue. Meet the otter conducting Japan’s first search and rescue operation However, the bullet could not…

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A small furry creature is making a “splash” in the law enforcement community. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says first responders have long partnered with dogs in search-and-rescue operations, and now an “incredibly talented” river otter has joined the mission. Tampa named one of the “noisiest” cities in the U.S. in an annual ranking Splash, a 2-year-old small-clawed otter, is Japan’s first search-and-rescue recovery otter. (Credit: Martin County Sheriff’s Office)(Credit: Martin County Sheriff’s Office)(Credit: Martin County Sheriff’s Office) Splash and Peace River K9 Search and Rescue Team trainer Michael Hadsell visited the Martin County Sheriff’s…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Three Florida cities made the list of the best places for Halloween festivities in 2025, according to a WalletHub study. Using 20 metrics to determine the best places to spend Halloween without spending a scary amount of money, WalletHub named Miami, Orlando, and Hialeah as three of the top 20 cities for spooky season in 2025. “This year, the average U.S. household can expect to spend $114.45 on Halloween costs, from decorations to treats to costumes,” WalletHub said. “For the 73% of households celebrating, that adds up to about $13.1 billion.” WalletHub said it compared the…

All 43 Florida Democratic state legislators sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday urging him to declare a state of emergency due to the impending loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding. SNAP benefits for millions of people are set to expire starting Saturday as the nearly month-long government shutdown continues. “This is not speculation, this is reality,” the lawmakers, led by House Minority Leader Fentris Driskell (D) and state Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman (D), said in a letter. “We are days away from a full-blown hunger emergency that leaves families without food for the…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — State Farm announced Wednesday it is rolling out lower car rates for Florida drivers. After the rate cuts were filed this week, State Farm said its customers’ premiums would drop by an average of 10%. This is the second interest rate cut the company has made this year. ‘Beyond tragedy’: 2-year-old dies after being hit by truck in Pinellas County area The insurer said car rates have fallen by more than 20% on average since October 2024. “Overall price reductions starting in October 2024 will reduce annual premiums for private passenger vehicles by more than $1…

Boating is a relaxing activity that you can enjoy as a leisure activity. But who could have predicted that an unexpected accident would occur on a relaxing day? Boating accidents can result in serious injuries, property damage, and even loss of life. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol will continue to be the leading cause of boating fatalities in 2024, with fatality rates reaching 20%. These incidents occur in a variety of ways, and victims are often confused about how to recover their losses. This is where hiring an attorney can help, according to boating accident attorney Matthew D.…

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WFLA) — A southwest Florida teacher could lose his job after being accused of showing up high on cocaine and allowing students to use e-cigarettes. Lee County School District documents obtained by WBBH say the school district is moving to fire Nuria Acuna, a teacher at Cape Coral’s Island Coast High School. Acuña is accused of being under the influence of cocaine in a classroom on Feb. 13. Documents say the teacher allowed students to vape in class and even allowed students to use her personal e-cigarettes. She was also accused of selling snacks and drinks to…

A recent article written by Simon Oreci for the College Fix shows that over the past decade, many universities have pushed a politically correct, woke agenda onto students, advising them on how to appropriately dress up for Halloween without offending certain groups. Olek said campus leaders have long made it their mission to warn students against “unacceptable costumes,” such as “wearing Native American headdresses, wearing sombreros and dressing up as ‘Mexicans,’ dressing as ‘geishas,’ and avoiding any form of blackface.” “Students were reprimanded not to commit the crime of ‘cultural appropriation’ if the clothing does not originate from their own…