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Florida parents raise awareness for childhood cancer after losing 10-year-old son
SUMMARY: A Pasco County family is honoring their late son, Mason, who died from leukemia seven months ago, by sending a pair of shoes to a memorial in Washington DC, symbolizing children who succumb to pediatric cancer annually. Mason, who fought cancer with a smile, was committed to helping other kids during his own battle and aspired to be an NHL player and coach. The Fox family donated to a display of 1,800 shoes near the Washington Monument to advocate for increased federal funding for childhood cancer research, currently only 4%. They also established the Smile Like Mason Fox Foundation to support hospitalized children.
Two Pasco County parents are bringing awareness to pediatric cancer after losing their 10-year-old son.
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1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at Melbourne park, police say
SUMMARY: Melbourne police are investigating a shooting at the Eddy Lee Taylor Park Community Center, where one person died and another is hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM during a gathering related to a recent funeral. Evidence markers at the scene indicate significant activity, with witnesses reporting seeing one person shot in the back. Earlier, another shooting happened about half a mile away, where a suspect shot a man in a driveway. Authorities are exploring possible connections between the two incidents, and a suspect remains at large. Police urge anyone with information to reach out.
A shooting Saturday night at Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne left one man dead and another man in critical condition, according to the police. At 7:24 p.m., gunshots were heard near the entrance of the park, which sent both crowds running in all directions, police said. Two adult men had been shot, police said. One man was transported to the hospital via car. That man was last listed in critical condition. Police said a second person was found shot in the parking lot. He was transported to the hospital, where he died. His name was not released.
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Firefighter injured after Miami Gardens storage facility blaze
SUMMARY: A storage facility in Miami Gardens caught fire, sending one firefighter to the hospital with minor injuries. The Miami-Dade Fire Department received the alarm shortly after 10 a.m. and initially dispatched 25 units, later calling in 10 more for assistance. Crews faced challenges due to heavy smoke and fire inside the two-level structure. Firefighters used ladder trucks and cut into the roof to ventilate the area. So far, three storage units were confirmed affected, with further investigations ongoing to assess damage and determine the fire’s cause. CBS News Miami’s Naya Carrero reported on the incident.
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What matters to senior voters in Florida
SUMMARY: As the November election approaches, reporters are highlighting voter concerns, particularly in The Villages, a prominent retirement community in Sumpter County. Diverse opinions on candidates like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris reflect economic worries and dissatisfaction with both parties. Many seniors express frustration with political promises and the current state of governance. Notably, Harris is attracting significant attention, potentially shifting traditional voting patterns, as recent polls show her outperforming Trump among seniorsโa demographic known for high voter turnout. With only 46 days until the election, every vote becomes crucial in this pivotal moment.
The battle for Florida’s senior voters is raging in Sumter County. The typically ruby red zone has seen a flash of blue with Vice President Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket. She’s brought some momentum and engaged older voters in an area that former President Donald Trump won by more than 30 points in 2020.
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