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New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane MiltonAfter Hurricane Milton, Raphaela Williams pleaded for help for Charlotte County’s Little Gasparilla Island, a barrier island with a seven-mile beach. It’s only reachable by boat. Cars aren’t allowed, so residents drive golf carts over thin sandy pathways.
Man, 72, faces vessel homicide charge in July crash killing spearfisherman off Florida Keys
Read full article: Man, 72, faces vessel homicide charge in July crash killing spearfisherman off Florida KeysA 72-year-old Charlotte County man is facing a vessel homicide charge in the Florida Keys after state wildlife officers said he was responsible for the death of a spearfisherman in the Florida Straits over the summer.
Body camera captures dramatic rescue of infant by deputy at scene of car crash in Florida
Read full article: Body camera captures dramatic rescue of infant by deputy at scene of car crash in FloridaA Florida sheriff’s deputy says he was just doing his job when he quickly came to the aid of a mom and her toddler and infant children in a car crash and performed chest compressions on the infant until the baby resumed breathing.
Police: Florida man threatens to ‘f---ing nuke’ Homestead police station in series of calls
Read full article: Police: Florida man threatens to ‘f---ing nuke’ Homestead police station in series of callsHe called the department's emergency line, apparently to inquire about a past bomb threat case — and proceeded to make more threats, police say.
He just wanted a shoulder rub, but deputies say masseuse from North Miami had more in mind
Read full article: He just wanted a shoulder rub, but deputies say masseuse from North Miami had more in mindA man who thought he was getting a shoulder rub from a masseuse on Florida’s west coast got a lot more than he bargained for, according to authorities.
National Guard delivers aid to Hurricane Ian victims in Charlotte County
Read full article: National Guard delivers aid to Hurricane Ian victims in Charlotte CountyLocal 10 News spent the day with the Florida Army National Guard Monday as its soldiers delivered help to Hurricane Ian victims in the hard-hit Port Charlotte area.
Punta Gorda residents waiting for relief after Hurricane Ian rips through city
Read full article: Punta Gorda residents waiting for relief after Hurricane Ian rips through cityWith many people in the Florida Gulf Coast area still without power, residents in Punta Gorda were working to rebuild the city after homes were badly damaged and boats were pushed by the storm surge of Hurricane Ian.
DEPUTIES: Florida teacher let missing teen stay at her home and didn’t tell anyone
Read full article: DEPUTIES: Florida teacher let missing teen stay at her home and didn’t tell anyoneA Florida teacher has been arrested after deputies say she let a missing teenager, who was also a student at her school, illegally stay at her home.