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Florida leprosy cases were at their recorded highest in 2025, state data shows

Florida cases of Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, jumped to a new recorded high in 2025, as shown in state data.

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Charlotte County deputy won’t face charges in 2025 shooting

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The state attorney’s office will not file charges against a former Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputy who shot a man during a disturbance call in 2025.“On June 30, 2026, we received formal written notice from the State Attorney’s Office indicating, after a full review...

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Florida 2026 Primary Midterms voter guide: What to know, where to go

Floridians will soon determine who will be going on the ballot in the General election, as the primaries quickly approach.

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Nolan Wells state autopsy complete: Reports

The results of the autopsy are expected to be sealed until they are presented to a grand jury.

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Scattered Showers this Weekend

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Main Idea: The main idea for us today and this weekend will be HUMIDITY! Dew points in the upper 70s are making the air feel very oppressive outside… There is plenty of moisture available for rain. Tonight: A 20% chance of rain will get us through the rest of the evening and...

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Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount

The families of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as “years of escalating harms” from using their platforms that eventually resulted in their deaths. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the Superior Court of Delaware, is the latest in...

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15-year-old found buried in shallow grave at vineyard identified in 1978 cold case

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Gray News) - A 15-year-old girl who was found dead in a shallow grave on a California vineyard nearly 50 years ago has been identified, according to authorities.During a press conference, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department identified the teen as Michelle Louise Collier.The...

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Read the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by Pima County sheriff

The first ransom note opened by addressing “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie directly.

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Read the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by Pima County sheriff

The first ransom note opened by addressing “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie directly.

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Suspected kidnapper killed by police after he killed a victim in the trunk of his car, deputies say

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (Gray News) — A suspected kidnapper was shot and killed by police after he killed a victim who was in the trunk of his car, officials said.Aerial video showed the scene in southern California where one body was seen on the ground covered in a sheet and the other was still in the...

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F-35 'aircraft mishap' at San Diego Marine base, pilot ejected

Heavy smoke was spotted coming from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after an F-35 "aircraft mishap" on the base, officials confirmed.

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