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14.04.2022 / 19:35

Florida dad chases after man recording girls in Walmart dressing room

Provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office FORT MYERS, Fla. - A Florida man has been charged with recording young girls in a Walmart dressing room. The girls, ages 4 and 12, told their father about what happened at a store in Fort Myers, prompting the dad and store security to chase after the man, who was apprehended near a bus station. ATLANTA RAPPER ACCUSED OF TRAFFICKING GUNS TO CRIME PLAGUED PHILADELPHIA IN STRAW PURCHASING SCHEME The suspect, 29-year-old Dalton Matheson, was arrested and charged with video voyeurism, resisting arrest and petit theft. At a press conference on Thursday, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno described Matheson as a "disgusting pathetic person" and a "monster," who belongs behind bars. "I want to make it clear as I have since day one: We protect those that cannot protect themselves," Marceno said.

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For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

want to be alone on a giant island. A home located within Florida’s Cayo Costa State Park is for sale for $3.5 million and comes with all the amenities you can imagine — except for neighbors. On 1000 Cayo Costa, you’ll find a stately island mansion on a sprawling 1.8-acre property along the Gulf of Mexico. The home gives "resort vibes" and even comes with its own private dock for you to have easy access to your boat, which you’ll obviously need to access the island.Aerial view of 1000 Cayo Costa.

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Putting 'spring' in Spring Training: Here is what weather awaits as baseball begins

ratified a new contract after a 99-day stalemate on Thursday, paving the way for the season to finally begin, albeit it a little later than originally scheduled.But players are expected to report to their team's facilities to begin spring training by Sunday, and it looks like the weather couldn't be any better.In Arizona, the weather looks sunny and near 80 in Phoenix and its surrounding suburbs where the Cactus League teams play.In Florida, while thunderstorms and possible severe weather is in the forecast for the northern third of the state on Friday and Saturday, conditions improve for Sunday as the Grapefruit League gets under way. Highs will reach around 70 for the east coast sites like Jupiter, Port St.

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Florida man wanted for shooting deputy killed after breaking into home, exchanging gunfire with owner: sheriff

PERRY, Fla. - The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.The Dixie County Sheriff's Office said 33-year-old Gregory Miedema was shot and killed around 7 a.m. Wednesday at a home near Tennille, Florida.

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Arctic chill in Miami to bring 30s this weekend for 1st time in decade

MIAMI - Floridians living in Miami will be waking up Sunday to the city’s coldest temperatures in more than 11 years. Temperatures Saturday evening into Sunday morning are expected to drop into the 30s in South Florida, with a low of 39 degrees expected in Miami.In this aerial view from a drone of Ocean Drive in Miami, Florida. (Credit: Joe Raedle via Getty Images) According to FOX Weather meteorologists, the last time temperatures dropped below 40 degrees in Miami was on Dec.

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Florida man fleeing from deputies jumps off bridge into river in unsuccessful escape attempt

FORT MYERS, Fla. - A suspect fleeing a traffic stop dove off a bridge and into a river in an attempt to get away from Florida deputies.The Lee County Sheriff's Office said deputies were trying to pull over a stolen van on Saturday evening in Fort Myers, but the driver -- later identified as 34-year-old Bryan Gray -- instead sped off.The sheriff's office aviation unit arrived on the scene and followed the van from above, capturing video as the vehicle crashed into a barrier at the top of the Edison Bridge.RELATED: Florida man faces daily fines for massive 'Let's Go Brandon' sign and pro-Trump sign: 'That's free speech'That's when the sheriff's office said Gray got out of the van, jumped over the safety barrier, and dove off of the bridge and

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DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.The governor's comments came during a press conference in Fort Myers on monoclonal antibody treatments, which the governor has worked to make more accessible in the state to prevent severe COVID-19 infections."I think that the mandate is going to lose in court," DeSantis said during the press conference regarding the federal mandate.He added that Florida would contest any such mandate from the Biden administration "immediately," and that any lawsuits from the state would be filed in the 11th U.S.

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Florida couple offers free beer as way to meet the neighbors

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Florida couple came up with a great way to meet their new neighbors after moving into their home during the coronavirus pandemic. They offered free beer.

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Hundreds line up in Orlando amid coronavirus pandemic for free frozen turkeys

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Pendas Law Firm kicked off its annual Thanksgiving tradition on Tuesday by giving away hundreds of frozen turkeys to families in need.For the 12th straight year, the firm’s staff was on hand to personally distribute a truckload of turkeys at 625 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando.The firm also held distribution events at its offices in Miami, Fort Myers, Jacksonville and Tampa.[TRENDING: COVID-19 vaccine FAQs | 11 things to be thankful for during pandemic]The owner of the firm, Lou Pendas, said he expects the need to be greater this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.“We’ve decided to continue our annual turkey giveaway, with a feeling that the need is now greater than ever.

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Florida governor loosens restrictions for visitors at long-term care facilities

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Florida student sent home when ‘time of the month’ is mistaken for COVID-19

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Florida girl was sent home from school when a nurse indicated that fatigue from her menstrual cycle could be a symptom of COVID-19, according to WFTX.The girl, an eighth grade student at Lexington Middle School in Fort Myers, went to the school nurse on Monday complaining of fatigue because she had just started her period.

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Teen dies of coronavirus days after attending church party without wearing mask

A 17-year-old girl died from coronavirus after going to a large event held by her church where she did not wear a mask or follow social distancing rules.

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Orlando-area teen who tested positive for COVID-19 says he took all recommended precautions

WINDERMERE, Fla. – As the number of coronavirus cases climbs across the state, medical experts said more new cases in Florida are among young people.The trend has forced state leaders to make decisions to roll back reopening plans and force some businesses like bars to close.Ian Scott, 19, is among the group of younger patients to test positive for the novel coronavirus. He said he took all of the precautions and still tested positive for COVID-19.“It’s no fun being stuck in your house for two weeks,” Scott said.The Windermere resident, who is home for the summer from college in Fort Myers, said he wore his mask most of the time and avoided bars.

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Florida doctors: If you’re not wearing a mask, why?

Florida reported nearly 9,000 new positive cases of the coronavirus with a 13% positivity rate compared to the number of tests.“We started to see a little bit of an increase in the positivity that second week of June. Some of that was driven by some hotspots around the state, but then some of it was driven, particularly in the last two weeks, by a lot of community transmission particularly from the younger demographic,” DeSantis said.

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Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

MIAMI – The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.If the Raptors return to the NBA Finals, they could be in Florida for nearly four full months.The reigning NBA champions will start training for the season restart later this week at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, making that school their home base until they head north to the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, around July 7. They landed in Fort Myers on Monday afternoon, then boarded buses for the team hotel.Toronto's arrival comes as Florida is dealing with a significant spike in positive coronavirus test results over the past week.

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US census stirs uncertainty for those displaced by virus

ORLANDO, Fla. – It's not meant to be a trick question, but many filling out their 2020 U.S. census form struggle to answer: How many people were staying at your home on April 1?

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Fire torches 3,500 rental cars left unused due to coronavirus at Florida airport

There are plenty of hot deals to find on rental cars amid the coronavirus crisis — except in southwestern Florida, where 3,500 of them just went up in flames.

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Hoops dream: Florida walk-on relishes moment years in making

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Chris Sutherland was sitting near the end of Florida’s bench, sandwiched between teammates, when he heard the chants. They were faint at first, growing louder and clearer by the second.

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Hoops dream: Florida walk-on relishes moment years in making

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Daytona Beach airport to implement screenings for inbound passengers

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Daytona Beach International Airport has implemented screening procedures for passengers arriving from COVID-19 hot spots as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Orders 20-80 and 20-86, which require individuals who departed from an area with substantial community spread to isolate or quarantine for 14 days upon their entry

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