# Florida
Heroic Sheriff’s Deputies From Hillsborough County Rescue a Boy Aged 9 From a Burning Building
Late in the evening of May 19, Deputies from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office risked their own lives and personal safety, racing to the rescue of a child trapped in a burning building. The boy, named as Owen Ares aged 9, remained trapped in the house, from which his parents had already escaped.
PrimeVisits - Mead Botanical Garden - Winter Park, Florida
This is our visit to the Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park, FL. Such a beautiful garden and place to explore!! Come along with us and take in the sights and sounds!!
Officials on high alert as health outbreak hits Florida
An outbreak has hit Florida and it's not COVID-19. Dr. Jill Roberts of USF College of Public Health, Associate Professor says:. Untreated about 70% of people who get meningitis will actually die from it. So it's incredibly serious..
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Five more restaurants in Florida that are considered the best places to eat in the entire state
Disclaimer: The following information was gathered from OpenTable and is for 2022. It is for educational purposes. If you're looking for some of the best restaurants in the state of Florida, this article is for you.
A 550-pound alligator swims in the pool of a Florida home
A massive alligator in Florida got the summer started early by diving into a family's swimming pool. According to a Facebook post from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a family in Deep Creek, Florida, was startled by some loud noises in the early hours of Monday morning. When they went to investigate, they discovered an unexpected visitor: a huge alligator weighing in at approximately 550 pounds and measuring nearly 11 feet in length.
Nikki Fried Calls on Gov. DeSantis To Take Action on Gas Prices Now, As Average Price Reaches High of $4.49 per Gallon
When Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis announced a number of sales tax holidays earlier in May, it was notable that the one that most needed - a sales tax holiday on gasoline - wasn't coming into effect until October. The timing appears to be linked to the forthcoming gubernatorial election, presumably as a means of winning favor with voters.
Gov. DeSantis Turns His Focus Onto Tackling the Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine in Florida With New Legislation
On May 19 Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed new legislation intended to tackle the flow of illegal fentanyl across the U.S. southern border with Mexico. HB95 - the controlled substances bill was approved during the state's legislative season and is intended to assist in preventing the flow of the opioid and synthetic variants of it, into the United States.
Sarasota voted best place to retire in the United States
This week, the US News and World Report released their annual list of the 150 best cities to live in the United States. And it's good news for residents of Sarasota, Florida, with the city ranked as the number one place to retire in the United States.
Nonspeaking Valedictorian delivers commencement speech: "See the worth in everyone you meet"
Photo credit: RollinsCollege/ YouTube video screenshot. Elizabeth Bonker has non-speaking autism and can only communicate with other people by typing. In her commencement speech, she urged other fellow graduates to keep serving others, remember their voice always matters, and try their best to see the good side in every person they meet.
The 3 Best Things to View In and Around West Palm Beach, Florida
If you want to enjoy breathtaking views, then West Palm Beach is the place to be. You'll find that there is plenty of beautiful scenery in the area, including views of the Atlantic Ocean (from the island of Palm Beach) and the Intracoastal Waterway.
New Disney World Ride: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Annual Passholder Preview Day!
New Disney World Ride: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Annual Passholder Preview Day! What a fun day! Have you been on the ride yet?
Person with "no clue" how to fly lands aircraft in West Palm Beach, FL
May 13, 2022 A passenger took over and landed a plane due to the pilot having some sort of medical condition. He did a pretty damn good job! Scary stuff!
Gov. DeSantis Signed a Bill To Promote the Donation of Breastmilk to Banks – Could It Resolve Baby Formula Shortages?
Breastfeeding babyPhoto by Hanna Balan on Unsplash. In early April, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB1770 in state law. The bill allows for state funds to be used to pay for bank services to store and dispense human milk from donors.
Florida’s Shortages of Baby Formula Are Getting Worse – Stocks Are Down by 41% in May Prompting Parents To Panic
Baby feeding on a bottlePhoto by Lucy Wolski on Unsplash. A report from May 19 shows that supplies of baby formula in the state of Florida have become even more severe in the month of May.
Flight Crew Delivers a Baby Mid-Air on a Plane Bound for Florida – The Baby Has Been Named ‘Sky’!
Baby Born on Frontier Airlines flightFacebook Page of Frontier Airlines. Crew on a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Orlando on May 17 were called upon to do more than ensure passengers safety while serving drinks and food - they had to help a passenger who went into labor prematurely.
Adorable two-year-old plays with traffic cones in Magic Kingdom parking lot at Disney World
Adorable two-year-old plays with traffic cones in Magic Kingdom parking lot at Disney World. She was super tired but still had the energy to do this.