Rent Hike Amid Neglect: We're Battling for Livable Conditions in Brevard
Disclaimer: This article was written from my personal experience and is an ongoing debacle. My one-year lease is up soon. My hunt for a forever home in Brevard County needs more time. Unfortunately, there's no alternative but to sign a month-to-month contract for an apartment I've come to despise.
Read full storyTragic Loss: Florida Boy, 5, Drowns in Family Pool; State Introduces Free Swimming Lessons
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. A small boy, who was hospitalized in Gainsville, Florida on April 17, 2024, after being discovered and rescued from a family pool, has died.
Read full storyTeens Face Felony Charges for Trashing Ocean, Florida Officials Outraged
This article contains content modified by AI. Following the conclusion of Boca Bash, an annual gathering on Lake Boca Raton in South Florida, a group of boaters was observed disposing of what seemed to be a receptacle filled with empty cans into the water near the shoreline.
Read full storyMiraculous Escapes: Surviving Tragedies in Florida and Beyond
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only and includes details from my personal experience. In 2016, my 21-year-old daughter lived in Orlando, Florida. Her life included many high-risk scenarios as she navigated the challenges of mental illness. I found comfort that she never went out alone at night.
Read full story1966 Unsolved Florida Cold Case: Teen Girl Comes Home to Find Family Dead
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. Every year for the holidays, I decorated our arched eight-foot tall windows with cascading Spanish moss. Though I lived in the northeastern part of the country, I was drawn to the spidery elegance. I eventually migrated south and brought the decor with me.
Read full storyDNA Identifies Missing Florida Baby: Parents' Deaths Unsolved for 40 Years
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. The Clouse family made their home in Volusia County, Florida, in the mid-70s. Harold Dean Clouse and Donna Ruth Allen had several children including Harold Dean Clouse, Jr.
Read full storyFlorida's Iconic Dome Homes Destroyed: From Dreams to Ruins
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. Stories of evil spirits and aliens swirled around the Florida domes. Other tales of elicit activities were bandied about. Neither was close to the truth.
Read full storyFlorida Boy Turned Billionaire Saves Lives; Gives Away Over $1.5B
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. This man. When word is out about the richest person in your state, it's easy to assume they must have relocated from elsewhere - another state or even another country. Not home-grown.
Read full storyFlorida Girl Abuses Baker Act: DCF Creates Better System to Fix Failures
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only and includes personal details with my daughter's approval. On March 21, 2024, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced the kick-off of The Baker Act data dashboard. This modernizing initiative for systemwide reporting will increase access and transparency between participating care facilities.
Read full storyFlorida Airports Dominate Nation in Gun and Ammo Interceptions
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. TSA officers at security checkpoints across the state of Florida already have intercepted 50 firearms so far this year.
Read full storyL3Harris Massive Job Cuts: "No Notice, No Warning, No Benefits"
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. L3Harris recently announced plans to "right-size" the company with an employee layoff. The defense contractor headquartered in Melbourne, is laying off workers in a cost-cutting move.
Read full storyTragic Death of Florida's Baby Lollipops: 1990 was Full of Lies, Torture
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. On November 2, 1990, Florida Power & Light (FPL) employees discovered a small boy between a driveway and a cherry hedge while working in an upscale Miami neighborhood. The boy, lying in a pile of grass and leaves, was in a diaper and a t-shirt.
Read full storyMysterious Florida Man's Hand-Built Coral Castle: A Monument to Lost Love
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. The mystery surrounding The Coral Castle in South Florida isn't why it came to be but how. The backstory of the lone man who created the astonishing masterpiece is filled with heartbreak and inspiration.
Read full storyDisney World Horror Stories: History of Fatalities & Tragic Death of Toddler
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. In 2022, the fatalities at Disney World in Orlando numbered more than 60 since the Florida resort first opened in 1971. Disney Parks are brimming with rides, attractions, and hotels to accommodate massive crowds.
Read full storyTragic Deaths: Brevard County Men Killed in the Street
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. According to FLHSMV (Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles), Brevard County, Florida has recorded 61 pedestrian crashes resulting in 49 injuries and six fatalities between January 1, 2024, through March 28, 2024.
Read full storyOutraged Florida Man: Walgreens Manager Gets a Taste of His Bible
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. Easter Sunday and Bibles go hand-in-hand. This year's Easter Sunday, on March 31, 2024, the image took on a different meaning.
Read full storyPrison Nurseries: Florida's Dignity Law and Ava's Tragic 2021 Story
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. I stumbled upon a report regarding women inmates giving birth while incarcerated. Some states are now offering nursery care. The babies are not removed immediately from the prisons.
Read full storyFlorida Woman Runs From Captor at Walgreens After Months of Torture
Disclaimer: This story was written for informational purposes only. On April 2, 2024, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office issued press release 24-73 regarding the apprehension of a violent suspect who had a history of dangerous behaviors. Walter Medina, 48, served prison time for a previous False Imprisonment case.
Read full storyFlorida Governor: Pizza Rights Get More Respect Than Women's Rights
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational and entertainment purposes only. At 5:12 PM, on April 1, 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to social media for a message he deemed important enough to share with the world. In roughly 24 hours, the post has garnered 1M views.
Read full storyCold Case Victims Get Big Win and Hope: Florida Closed Inmate Loophole
Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only and contains content modified by AI. Under Florida law, a significant number of individuals who have been arrested or convicted of specific offenses have been obligated to provide DNA samples. This requirement encompassed individuals accused of various offenses, such as assault, indecent exposure, homicide, robbery, battery, burglary, felony firearm violations, and theft.
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