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Boy, 7, Swims An Hour To Help Save Family From River Current

A strong current in the St. John's River couldn't stop a 7-year-old boy from saving the lives of his father and little sister over Memorial Day weekend in Jacksonville.

Sarasota Oath Keeper Charged In U.S. Capitol Riot: Report

A Sarasota man was among the latest four members of the Oath Keepers, a right-wing paramilitary group, who have been charged in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Bear Scare: Pinellas Park Closed After 2nd Bear Sighting: VIDEO

Dave Scrivener, manager of the Countryside Recreation Center, has seen his share of wildlife in Florida including alligators and coyotes. But this was a first for him, a bear. As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, increasing opportunities for conflicts with people.

Stock Up On Hurricane Supplies During Tax-Free Week

With the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially getting underway June 1, Florida residents have an opportunity to load up on hurricane supplies tax-free. The 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs through June 6.

Whistleblower Status Granted To COVID-19 Data Scientist: Report

The data scientist who built Florida's COVID-19 dashboard and was fired by Gov. Ron DeSantis has been granted whistleblower status by the state. In early May 2020, Rebekah Jones said she was fired for not manipulating coronavirus data to support the state's reopening following the pandemic shutdown.

DeSantis Signs Anti-Trans Bill On 1st Day Of LGBTQ Pride Month

A bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Tuesday morning at a private Christian school prohibits female transgender athletes from playing on girls' teams. While he touted the law as ensuring fairness in athletics, critics said it was a slap in the face to transgender athletes on the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month.

• LGBTQ Groups To Protest Anti-Trans Law in Sarasota, Bradenton

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