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Watch Severe Paddling Of FL 6-Year-Old Lawyer Says Is Child Abuse

A principal at a South Florida school where corporal punishment isn't legal is on administrative leave and could face criminal charges, attorney confirms. She was caught on video principal using a wooden board the size of a charcuterie platter to paddle a 6-year-old.

Four Baby Lemurs Born At Lemur Conservation Foundation In Myakka

Just ahead of Mother's Day, two lemur mothers are fostering the survival of their species with the birth of four healthy newborns on the Lemur Conservation Foundation's Myakka City reserve.

Sea Doo Operator Critical Following Crash With Boat In Dunedin

A 43-year-old man remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash between a boat and personal watercraft near the Dunedin Causeway Saturday.

Short Film Shares Pandemic Journey Of G’s Southern Kitchen

Catch "G's Southern Kitchen," a short film about chef Gordon Gregory, as part of the Sarasota Film Festival Tuesday at CineBistro. Gregory had a soul food restaurant at Bobby Jones Golf Club before the pandemic took hold.

Police Seek Person Who Dumped Dog On Side Of Road

A dog owner dumped a malnourished pet on the side of the road along with a bag of dog food; authorities are looking for the culprit.

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