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Dog found in rubble at Florida mobile community after Hurricane Milton swept through

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1 month ago

October 10, 2024

www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2024-10-10 09:35:09

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, before making landfall, caused devastating damage across Florida, including at least 20 tornadoes. Fort Pierce, over 100 miles from the hurricane’s center, saw significant destruction, with multiple fatalities reported in a retirement community. Morgan Riner of CBS News Miami highlights the aftermath, showing the debris where a little dog named Benji was found, but sadly, his owners were among the victims. Residents who sheltered in place thought they were safe from tornadoes, but the storms proved fatal. The community faces challenges ahead, including recovery and insurance issues, particularly for those in mobile homes. Rescue operations are currently underway.

Morgan Rynor reports the dog’s owners were killed by the tornadoes.

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Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence official | National

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7 hours ago

November 13, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Casey Harper | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 15:04:00

SUMMARY: President-Elect Donald Trump announced new appointments to his administration, naming U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Trump praised Gabbard for her service and bipartisan appeal, while emphasizing Gaetz’s role in fighting corruption and restoring integrity to the Department of Justice. Trump’s cabinet also includes Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, Lee Zeldin as head of the EPA, and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Other appointees include Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, among several others. Democrats plan to challenge Trump’s picks.

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Florida boasts record visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes | Florida

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1 day ago

November 12, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 13:24:00

SUMMARY: In the third quarter of 2024, Florida welcomed 34.6 million visitors, marking a 1.7% increase over the previous record, despite hurricanes Debby and Helene. This follows strong tourism growth in the first two quarters, totaling 109.7 million visitors so far this year. Last year, over 140 million people visited, with 92.1% being domestic tourists. International traffic also rose by 1.8%. Florida’s tourism is supported by priorities like public safety and freedom. Notably, 38.1% of visitors traveled by air, with Orlando and Miami seeing the highest numbers of enplanements.

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Dozens participate in protest against Trump in downtown Tampa

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3 days ago

November 11, 2024

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www.youtube.com – ABC Action News – 2024-11-11 08:15:47

SUMMARY: Anthony Hill reports from downtown Tampa, where a protest against president-elect Donald Trump is underway. Demonstrators express opposition to Trump’s policies, viewing him as a divisive figure whose stances on immigration, women’s rights, and racism are unacceptable. Protesters carried signs voicing their resistance to his agenda. While some drivers showed support for the protest, others backed Trump. Meanwhile, Evan Power, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, dismissed the protests as radical leftist reactions to Trump’s victory, asserting that Trump unites the country and calling for unity under his leadership. Tensions remain high following the contentious election.