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Steven Phillip Griffin II's sentence to a year in federal prison for trafficking the horns of white rhinos comes three weeks after ZooTampa celebrated the birth of a threatened southern white rhino.
Steven Phillip Griffin II's sentence to a year in federal prison for trafficking the horns of white rhinos comes three weeks after ZooTampa celebrated the birth of a threatened southern white rhino. (ZooTampa)

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Piney Point Lawsuit Filed Against DeSantis, State Of FL

Months after the toxic wastewater leak at the Piney Point reservoir, conservation groups filed a lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Ron DeSantis, the acting secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Manatee County Port Authority and the property's owner, HRK Holdings, LLC, "for the release of hundreds of tons of hazardous pollutants into Tampa Bay and groundwater."

5 Things To Know About The Surfside Condo Collapse

First responders are working around the clock at the site of a 12-story condo that collapsed in Surfside early Thursday morning, digging through debris and searching for victims. As of Friday afternoon, four deaths have been confirmed after three bodies were found in the rubble of the oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo, while 159 people remain missing.

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Finding Romance On The Road At Giant Beaver-Themed Gas Station

Buc-ee's, the Texas-based mega gas station, isn't just a stop for road-tripping folks looking to fill up their tank, score a 99-cent bag of ice and find relief in the "world's cleanest" bathrooms. In this Florida beach town, Buc-ee's is for lovers.

Neck Restraint During Arrest Prompts Investigation Of 2 Officers

Two Sarasota police officers are under investigation after a video of their recent arrest of a 32-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant out of Manatee County was shared to a public social media account and drew public criticism for the use of a neck restraint.

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Beach Goers Warned Of Red Tide; Workers Clean Up Fish Kills

Residents headed to the beach this weekend should beware if they experience irritation in their eyes, noses or throats. This could be a sign that there's an unhealthy amount of red tide along the beach. County health departments have issued a warning to people who visit the beaches as several red tide blooms persist along the coast.

Lightning To Play Game 7 Friday After Losing To Islanders 2-3

The Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts faces the New York Islanders one more time Friday night and the winner will move on to the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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