Gator Attack, Text To 911, Pastor Arrested: FL Nearby News

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• Text To 911 Allows Residents Who Can't Speak To Call For Help
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$1 Million Florida Lottery Prize Claimed By Illinois Visitor

A 43-year-old woman visiting South Florida won a $1 million prize from the $5 million Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said in a news release.

Alligator Attacks Palm Harbor Woman Walking Her Dog

A 43-year-old Palm Harbor woman was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a small lake in Lansbrook Village off Pine Ridge Boulevard.

MCR Health President, CEO Arrested On Felony Warrant: Jail Record

Patrick Carnegie, the president and CEO of MCR Health, was arrested Monday on a felony burglary warrant issued in Pinellas County, according to Manatee County Jail records. MCR Health operates more than 40 health care centers, 14 pharmacies and three mobile units in Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto and Pasco counties.

2 Teens Accused Of Killing 17-Year-Old In Drug Meet Up: Sheriff

Two 16-year-old Bartow boys face first-degree murder charges after deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office accused them of killing 17-year-old Taigur Taguri Monday night at a local park.

Abortion Restrictions Considered By County Commissioners: Report

Manatee County could become the first Florida county with its own local abortion restrictions; two pro-life initiatives have been proposed. One proposal is similar to the Heartbeat Bill in Texas, while the other would incentivize women treated by the country's crisis pregnancy program to give birth.

Lakeland Pastor Accused Of Attempted Sex With A Youth Member

A youth pastor of Lakeland confessed to investigators that he drove one of his youth members to a local motel for sex in December after the victim shared she had sexual fantasies of him, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

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