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U.S. Air Force Drone Washes Up Near Boynton Beach: Report

Beachgoers at Ocean Hammock Park in the upscale town of Ocean Ridge, which is near Boynton Beach, had a scare Friday when a U.S. Air Force drone washed ashore.

Miami Beach Curfew Aims To Shut Down Spring Break Partying

A party-ending curfew imposed after fights, gunfire, property destruction and dangerous stampedes broke out among huge crowds of people in Miami Beach could extend through the end of spring break. Miami Beach commissioners voted unanimously Sunday to empower the city manager to extend the curfew in the South Beach entertainment district until at least April 12.

97-Year-Old Veteran's Dream To Keep Pledge For Uniform Fulfilled

It's been more than 75 years since Dunedin resident Joseph Hall wore a Navy uniform, but he's never forgotten the pride and sense of camaraderie he felt when he donned those dress blues the first time. He never forgot the vow he and his buddies made to be buried in their Navy uniforms, but he needs a new uniform.

15-Year-Old Faces Felony Charges In Sarasota County Fair Shooting

A 15-year-old faces three felony charges after Saturday night's shooting at the Sarasota County Fair, Sarasota police said.

Coronavirus Updates In Florida

• Nearly 200,000 Pasco Residents Age 65 And Up Still Not Vaccinated
• Pandemic Milestone: Florida Surpasses 2 Million Coronavirus Cases
• Where To Get COVID-19 Shots In St. Pete, How To Make An Appointment
• All Adults 18 And Older Can Register For The Vaccine In Manatee
• Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In And Near Brandon
• Florida Approaches 2 Million Positive Coronavirus Cases
• Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In Polk County
• Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut In St. Pete With COVID-19 Vaccine

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• La Teresita, Cowboy Corral Cited For Restaurant Violations
• Fratelli's, Ollies On The Beach Cited For Inspection Violations
• Man Killed In Lakeland 7-Eleven Fight: Police
• Lakeland Motorcyclist Killed In Single Vehicle Crash: Police
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• FL Dream Homes: $6M Historic Miami Mansion, $3M St. Pete Condo
• Sarasota County Celebrates Centennial With Special Events
• Voices Of Ybor City Captured On Film By HCC Students

Across America

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• COVID-19 Vaccine Lacking For People With Compromised Immunity
• Veterans Halls 'Barely Hanging' On Year Into Pandemic
• Only Known Elephant With Breast Cancer Euthanized At El Paso Zoo
• Arapaima, Monster Amazon River Fish, Curiously Appears In Florida