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Experiment Cures Pet Seahorse
Experiment Cures
Pet Seahorse
Dec 1, 2020 6:09 PM CST

Experiment Cures Pet Seahorse

Hyperbaric chamber treatment solves gas bubble disease

(Newser) - In February, Carol Benge of Chiefland, Florida, purchased a seahorse for her home aquarium as a reward for marking five years cancer-free. She named the little black-and-silver fish Louie. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation, Benge, a schoolteacher, relaxed whenever she watched the 3-inch creature float around the tank...

He Went Missing at Sea, Was Found 86 Miles Offshore

Florida man found clinging to capsized boat

(Newser) - A Florida man went out on his boat Friday afternoon and failed to return—but, in a Thanksgiving weekend miracle, he survived the ordeal and was found late Sunday morning, 86 miles offshore of Port Canaveral. Stuart Bee, 62, was clinging to his capsized boat, ClickOrlando reports. Bee had been...

Her Son Was Killed by Cops. She Was Shot at His Funeral

Mother of teen fatally shot in Florida is herself shot as he's being buried

(Newser) - Two weeks after her teenage son was shot and killed by Florida deputies, Quasheda Pierce was shot at his funeral. The 39-year-old received non-life-threatening injuries Saturday during the service in Cocoa, WFTV reports. Her 18-year-old son, Sincere Pierce, was fatally shot Nov. 13 along with a 16-year-old as Brevard County...

&#39;Horrific&#39; Honeymoon Crash Kills Newlyweds
Newlyweds Die on
Florida Honeymoon
Nov 28, 2020 10:51 AM CST

Newlyweds Die on Florida Honeymoon

William and Blakley Harrell were driving on Lower Matecumbe Key

(Newser) - A horrific car crash in Florida took the life of a NASCAR crew member and his new bride this week—who were on their honeymoon, no less. William "Rowdy" Harrell, 30, and his 23-year-old wife Blakley were driving Wednesday on US 1 on Lower Matecumbe Key when their Toyota...

What Happened in This Wawa Did Not Stay in This Wawa

Video of bare-butted fight in South Florida goes viral

(Newser) - We can say don't make a Florida joke, but it may be impossible when it comes to the tale of a fight the Sun Sentinel says "nobody wanted to see, but millions have watched." A video of the scuffle, which took place in the early morning hours...

Report: Secret Service Members Are Asked to Transfer to Florida

Signs point to Trump, Melania heading to Mar-a-Lago for good after the inauguration, sources say

(Newser) - As of Tuesday, President Trump still hadn't shown signs he's ready to concede to President-elect Biden, but there are signs he's preparing for a post-presidency life. Sources tell ABC News that the Secret Service's Miami field office has been involved in the planning of renovations to...

Florida Man Explains Why He Wrestled Alligator for Puppy

Richard Wilbanks views 3-month-old Gunner as his own child

(Newser) - It's hard to describe the bond between human and dog, even for a guy willing to wrestle an alligator to save the puppy he'd only known for a few weeks. In viral footage, Florida's Richard Wilbanks is seen standing waist-deep in a pond before pulling up a...

4-Foot-Long Lizard Is Spreading in Southeast US

Hardy, invasive tegu appears to have begun its spread in south Florida

(Newser) - Wildlife authorities are asking Americans to be on the lookout for a dog-sized, egg-hunting lizard spreading across the southeastern US. The Argentine black-and-white tegu, which reaches up to 4 feet long, is believed to have spread through south Florida after escaping captivity or being intentionally released more than a decade...

Rick Scott: I&#39;ve Got COVID
Rick Scott: I've Got COVID
Nov 20, 2020 10:03 AM CST

Rick Scott: I've Got COVID

Florida senator says he's 'feeling good' with mild symptoms, is quarantining at home in Naples

(Newser) - Florida's Rick Scott is the latest senator to test positive for the coronavirus. The 67-year-old made the announcement Friday, noting he came into contact with someone after he returned to his home state on Nov. 13, and that person then tested positive, WESH reports. "I am feeling good...

Cops: She Killed a Man, Claims Laws Don't Apply

Florida slaying involved 2 who claimed to be 'sovereign citizens'

(Newser) - A Florida man who questioned government authority over individuals living in the US through an online forum was fatally shot, allegedly by a woman who has espoused similar "sovereign citizen" views, police said Tuesday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said Neely Petrie-Blanchard was arrested in Lowndes County, Ga....

Founder of Beach Apparel Firm Now an Accused Killer
Beach Apparel Entrepreneur
Accused in Teen's Death
in case you missed it
Nov 15, 2020 10:00 AM CST

Beach Apparel Entrepreneur Accused in Teen's Death

Michael Hutto claims to have accidentally shot 18-year-old girlfriend

(Newser) - The 54-year-old founder of beach apparel brand Salt Life has been arrested after his 18-year-old girlfriend was found shot to death in a luxury oceanfront hotel room in Florida. According to an affidavit, Michael Troy Hutto claims to have accidentally killed Lora Grace Duncan of Lake City, Fla., in a...

Firefighter Too Late to Save Wife From Blaze at Own Home

'His whole world has been flipped upside down'

(Newser) - A Florida firefighter who rushed to the scene of a local fire made an awful discovery this week. Per a GoFundMe page set up by fellow firefighter Christopher Morales, Corey Logan, a 20-year veteran of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, was working overtime Tuesday when he got a Ring alert on his...

Spotted in Florida: 'It Looked Like a Jurassic Park Creature'

Giant alligator spotted strolling a golf course

(Newser) - Florida is known for its alligators, but one that showed up this week on a Florida golf course is making headlines for a) strolling around during Tropical Storm Eta like it was nothing but a sun shower, and b) its jaw-dropping size, per NBC News . Video shot Wednesday at the...

Tropical Storm Eta Hits Florida a 2nd Time

Storm made landfall on state's west coast

(Newser) - Tropical Storm Eta has returned to Florida after causing major flooding in the south of the state earlier this week before moving out into the Gulf of Mexico. The storm hit the state's west coast this time, making landfall near Cedar Key, north of the Tampa Bay area, around...

Ex-Ballerina's Bitter Custody Battle Turns Deadly

Ashley Benefield, 28, is accused of murdering estranged husband Doug Benefield, 58

(Newser) - A former professional dancer is accused of fatally shooting her estranged husband after she claimed a domestic violence incident forced her to act in self-defense. A release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the incident took place Sept. 27 in Central Park, Fla., where Ashley Benefield, 28—who...

Eta, Now a Tropical Storm, Hits Florida ... for First Pass
Florida Could Be
Hit by Eta Twice
Nov 9, 2020 12:08 AM CST

Florida Could Be Hit by Eta Twice

Storm, which could turn back into a hurricane, might 'regroup' and make a second pass

(Newser) - Florida closed beaches and COVID testing sites, shut down public transportation and ordered some evacuations Sunday as Tropical Storm Eta took aim , bringing heavy rains to already flooded city streets after leaving scores dead and over 100 missing in Mexico and Central America. Eta made landfall late Sunday on Lower...

Cops: Man Made Tragic Error While Shooting at 'Intruder'

Police say husband fatally shot pregnant wife in apparent accident

(Newser) - A Florida man made what police say looks to be a tragic mistake in the middle of the night when the "intruder" he thought he was shooting at turned out to be his pregnant wife. NBC News reports cops were called to a home in Stuart, Fla., at around...

$22M Mansion Is Set to Be Razed. City Says Good Riddance

Developer plans to demolish luxury Palm Beach residence formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein

(Newser) - The waterfront mansion in Palm Beach, Fla., formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein is currently under contract, but don't expect to see it for much longer once the developer who bought it officially gets the keys. CNN Business reports the $22 million, 14,000-square-foot home along the Intracoastal Waterway will...

Why the Polls May Have Got It Wrong
It's Another 'Disaster
for the Polling Industry'
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 4, 2020 2:09 PM CST

It's Another 'Disaster for the Polling Industry'

Pundits point to social desirability bias

(Newser) - With six states still to be called , much about the 2020 election is up in the air. What is clear is that President Trump did far better than most polls suggested he would, as also was the case in 2016. Surveys gave the impression of "an easy win for...

Florida Precinct Reports 103% Turnout
Florida Precinct 
Reports 103% Turnout
election 2020
Nov 3, 2020 7:20 PM CST

Florida Precinct Reports 103% Turnout

'It's not a glitch,' officials say

(Newser) - As results from Florida roll in, a confusing number in an Orange County precinct is getting attention. In Precinct 538, turnout topped 103% Tuesday, with more than 780 votes cast in a precinct that had 754 registered voters on the Oct. 6 registration deadline, the Orlando Sentine l reports. County...

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