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05.11.2021 / 22:06

Judge backs Florida, rejects challenge on student mask mandates

TALLAHASSEE – Saying that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration struck the “right balance,” an administrative law judge Friday rejected a challenge to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Watch: Florida deputies help hawk 'snake' his way out of deadly situation

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson said two of his patrol deputies received a call Sunday regarding what appeared to be an injured hawk lying in the roadway of a residential neighborhood. WILD ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS THAT WENT VIRAL THIS WEEKAlachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson said two of his patrol deputies received a call Sunday regarding what appeared to be an injured hawk lying in the roadway of a residential neighborhood.

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Florida penalizes school district over masks, federal COVID grant

Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, and Florida education commissioner Richard Corcoran TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Carlee Simon said the penalty includes monthly salaries of its school board members as well as the full amount of a federal virus grant the county applied for last month.

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3 people, including Marion County teacher, arrested in connection with Alachua County death

A Marion County teacher was one of three people arrested in connection with a murder in Alachua County on Monday, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

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Alert issued for missing 13-year-old Florida girl

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A missing child alert has been issued for a 13-year-old Florida girl.

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Trailblazer who helped integrate Florida schools believes country is heading in right direction

ORLANDO, Fla. – As News 6 celebrates Black History Month, a local woman who’s been a trailblazer her entire life is speaking out about the history that’s now happening right before our eyes.

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Publix expands COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all Central Florida counties

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Publix supermarkets have again expanded the counties where the grocer is offering coronavirus vaccine appointments and with the latest addition now all of Central Florida’s 10 counties have Publix pharmacies with shots.

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Temperatures will be 17 degrees below normal in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – The low Tuesday morning in Orlando was 44 degrees.[TRENDING: Safe to shop during pandemic? | Photos show miracle rescue at sea | Video: Massive gator devours duck]The low in Orlando from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning is going to be 38 degrees.This will be 17 degrees below the normal low of 55 degrees.The record will still be out of touch. The record low for Dec.

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Meet the candidates: Here’s who is running for US House District 3

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Two candidates are running for the seat that Republican U.S. Rep.

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Florida fire crews rescue dog stuck in a sinkhole

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County Fire Rescue and the High Springs Fire Department responded to a dog stuck in a sinkhole in a yard, according to investigators.[TRENDING: Worker falls to his death from StarFlyer attraction | Smuggled spider monkey to live at Brevard Zoo | Family reacts as rocket explodes over Alaska]Fire crews said the golden retriever was trapped 35 feet down in the sinkhole.This morning Alachua County Fire Rescue and High Springs Fire Department responded to a report of a dog stuck in a sink hole that recently opened up in his families back yard.

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Gainesville reaches 30th anniversary of student murders

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In late August 30 years ago, Sadie Darnell was seen in news photographs and videos around the world.She was a Gainesville Police Department lieutenant who served as the agency spokeswoman when five college students were murdered and mutilated and was a daily presence in the news.Now, after losing her bid for a fourth full term as Alachua County sheriff, she joins more law enforcers from that time who are finishing their careers with deep memories of the crime and the role they played in finding and prosecuting the killer.At other anniversary points of this pivotal tragedy, the Gainesville community has gathered for vigils or services of commemoration.

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Shaq stops to help driver after crash on Florida highway

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - A woman who crashed while driving down a Florida highway got a little help from legendary basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said while Shaq was traveling down Interstate 75 on Monday, he witnessed a crash. The former Orlando Magic player pulled over to check on the driver and stayed with her until law enforcement arrived. In a video posted to Facebook, the driver can be heard telling the deputies that a tire blew out and she was forced to pull over.

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Shaq assists stranded Florida driver on I-75

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A woman whose car was left stranded along a Florida interstate when her tire blew out got a little unexpected help from former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, sheriff's officials say.O'Neal, who lives in the Orlando area, was traveling on Interstate 75 near Gainesville on Monday when he saw the woman pull onto the side of the road, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said on a Facebook post.He stayed with the woman until deputies arrived at the scene.In the video posted to Facebook, deputies thanked O'Neal for his assistance.

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Florida woman charged with setting fire to home over missing towel

HAWTHORNE, Fla. – A Florida woman set fire to a converted woodshed that another woman was living in following an argument over a missing towel, authorities said.

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Florida county offers drive-thru weddings due to coronavirus

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A county clerk's office in north Florida is giving a second chance to couples whose wedding plans were cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amber Alert issued for missing 2-year-old out of Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law enforcement has issued an Amber Alert for 2-year-old King Crockett out of Alachua County.

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Marion County ordinance forces some businesses to close amid spread of coronavirus

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Marion County has implemented an ordinance making some businesses to close amid the spread of the coronavirus.

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Florida cities order people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic, but governor resists

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Some of Florida's harder-hit municipalities ordered all their residents to shelter-in-place Tuesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis argued against a statewide order and blamed people flying in from New York and New Jersey for potentially spreading the coronavirus.

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